I grew up in SE Michigan and I'm enamoured with all its vinage-y lovliness. I think midcentury Detroit has some of the most beautiful little homes I've ever seen. These bathrooms are in every single one of them. They're in the large, masterful homes as well, there's just more of them. No matter what the tile color is or how much I may hate that color, if the house I'm looking at has original anything I'm excited. Luckily no one else wants them so they're in my tiny budget. If I walk into a "flipped" house with plasticky flooring and brand new drywall it's an immediate NO. I actually feel a bit sorry for the place. I mourn the loss of cove ceilings and inefficient metal-framed windows. If I wanted to live in a condo, I wouldn't be looking at a house. Bring on the problems that occur in a house that's of an age. Those are my kind of problems. I wish more fixers like LK embraced what they couldn't (and sometimes shouldn't) change. It always has a richer feel at the end of the project. Her age-respecting bathroom looks amazing. It looks intentional. Which it is. Sorry for the book.😅
My husband and I sold our last home 15 years ago and decided to rent. We treat our home that we are renting as though it was our own. We don’t care if we are paying the bank or a landlord with our make overs; it is our home while we live here. We have paid for a landscape architect to do our backyard, we have painted our whole house and we put up a picket fence. We love our home.
You make a fantastic tenant! I hope you're valued by your landlord. I kept telling myself, 'That's precisely what I would do,' with every tiny adjustment you made! Excellent work!
As a landlady, I can say for certain that if you talk to your landlord and want to make reasonably priced improvements there's a very good chance you'll get a rent deduction. Ask first! Also, unless CA is VERY different I think the lightswitch by the shower is violating code. Which means your landlord HAS to fix it by law, you can withhold rent until he or she does it.
Making your home whether your renting or own your home is the best. Your comfort is worth way more than having difficulty everyday with what you don’t like.
That pole wrap is gold... love that you keep finding ways to repurpose it. It made a huge difference on that cabinet! I have caulk issues in a shower. Your tips are going to really help when I tackle that. Thanks!
Yay, it's Sunday and here you are LK!!!! I have rented ON PURPOSE my entire life by choice. I've never had the desire to own. I have always made each and every place I've rented my own. I'm not the kind of person that moves much. I've lived decades in each home. The money I've invested in each of my homes has brought me joy and peace. I love the idea that when something goes wrong I just have to make a phone call and the repair person is here quickly at no further expense to me. I can't imagine having enough money saved for a new roof or driveway paving or gawd forbid new windows. My landlords have always treated me well because I take care of their properties so it's a fair deal. I believe you have to make your home your comfort zone. Now LK you did a fantastic job on the bathtub. I love how the bathroom turned out. It looks terrific and to be honest I like the pink and black tile. Hugs, Jan/Toronto.
@@livingwithlkHi LK! Found your channel not long ago and I really love your content. I’m sure there are a lot of things that I don’t understand about getting sponsorships, but I just wanted to alert you in case you weren’t yet aware that there are some major issues with BetterHelp and a lot of similar therapy companies. They’ve had issues with client privacy and they also seem to really undervalue their therapists- paying them a lot less than the going rate. I think the way that they’re able to hire is that they mislead therapists through their contracting process. I imagine this has to lead to quite a bit of therapist turnover, too (can’t verify this part)?
A lot of effort, not too much money, but oh, what a difference. It's a great inspiration for people who can't afford major makeovers. You really do have a great talent, and yes, your home is a very special place. Hi from NZ.
Hi from Georgia, LK. I’m 74 and renting a home since my husband passed away. My house was built in 1964 and EVERYTHING is original. I have an agreement with my landlord that I would be a permanent tenant if he allowed me to do some upgrades. Could I ever show you befores and afters! Embracing my yellow tiled bathroom, new light fixture, recaulked, painted laminate cabinets, and painted it a soft creamy yellow. I so wish that I had found you earlier. Your ideas are awesome and I am also binge watching!!! Thank you!!!
The cabinet, wow! Can’t believe what a difference that trim made in making it feel vintage and cool. The paint choice is great. I think a mustard or even lemon yellow faux/dried flower would look nice in the vase on the cabinet (something about salmon pink/dark green/yellow really appeals to me!). Love this!
I really loved this bathroom makeover! You did an incredible job working within the constraints of a rental, and your creativity shines through in every detail. The way you embraced the vintage vibe while still making the space feel like your own is inspiring. I especially appreciate how thoughtful you were in choosing colors and materials that not only complement the existing features but also elevate them. It's clear you put a lot of care and effort into this project, and the results are stunning. Thanks for sharing your process and insights - it’s so motivating to see how much of a difference a few renter-friendly changes can make!
You are such a good renter! Just the fact that you cut out all that old mildewy caulk on the tub and scrubbed the floors made such a difference. I always say other people’s dirt is not the same as your dirt!☺️ I love the shower curtain and you’re right - the soap dispenser fits the color and vibe of the room. You know your landlord would probably be pleased with all your changes and maybe let you leave all the changes and might give you a discount on your rent considering all the upgrades you did. I remember Drew on Lone Fox did some upgrades to his rented apartment and the landlord loved everything he did. Great job!
I am so excited to see a new video from you! I discovered your channel within the last week or so, and I have been binge-watching old episodes. I love your sense of style, the way you curate found items and use mostly secondhand pieces, and your presentation is also pleasant and soothing. I can’t get enough of your content! Oh, and your home is so so beautiful. Thank you for making such inspiring and enjoyable videos!
@@kathyv3909 Good “problem” to have! I like to have videos going in the background while I’m working on things around the house, so it might even work to do both a project and a video at once! 😆
My husband and I have moved 8 times in 11 years, and we have chosen to rent all but 1 time. We keep up our properties as if they are our own. I won't take a kitchen out or anything, but I'd paint a wall or change a shower head or light in the house. I want the home to feel like my home, not just a house we rent. Thank you for all your videos! We love them all! ❤😊
That drill bit brush to clean the grout is pure genius! I immediately got one for myself after watching you use it. Thank you! I'm quite worried about that outlet that's just next to your shower. I hope you have a fitted rubber gasket inside of it to keep water from entering and touching the electrical wiring? Absolutely love how you changed the bathroom in any case! Leaning into what you already had was definitely the way to go.
You are a fabulous tenant! I hope your landlord appreciates you. Every little change you made, I kept saying to myself, 'That's exactly what I would do'! Brava!
Loving your home environment is SO important to one's state of mind. I remember when I first started therapy years ago, my therapist suggested I create a corner of our home where I could relax and read. A beautiful chair, lighting and super comfortable pillows and a blanket. My home is truly my oasis where I can re-charge!!
yes!! I had a therapist suggest that to me too and it’s honestly what got me started on these simple makeovers because it seriously changed my POV when I wasn’t feeling too great. Thanks so much for sharing I appreciate this comment!
@@livingwithlk What a nice comment! It made me smile to think that your therapist helped you in that way. I always say that going to therapy was the greatest gift I gave myself!❤️
Your thoughts on loving your home, no matter if its rented or owned, is SO true. It's your home where you seek comfort, joy and safety. Makeovers can be a source of pride and self accomplishment and can in turn help us with our self confidence and our worth. Thanks for sharing your ideas and encouragement.
How do you not have a million subscribers?! Seriously great channel. Fun, informative, good design and all without that pretentious ego many other interiors influencers have. Keep it up!!
Very thoughtful job within your constraints (rental)! And the result is lovely. My pink and GREEN tiled bathroom, which is a lot larger than yours, was a puzzle. I finally decided to lean into color. I put in a black tile floor and then went to town with bright colors-framing the mirror in orange, getting bright yellow (more gold than yellow) towels etc. from IKEA, and black and white patterned things, like shower curtain, bathmat, and runner rug (flat weave, cotton). My bathroom looks like a Mexican fiesta.
The wall tiles looks more peach than pink on my phone, but the darker green you paired with it looks great, from what I can see. That clean grout on the floor is a real show-stopper!! Wow, did that ever come out well! Your paint color choices really did the job, too. Congrats on a beautiful bathroom. You are so talented.
Every home I have rented? I fixed it up, I live their take pride in my home, even if it wasn't mine! Every landlord I have has prorated the the rent for what I spent to fix up, paint, etc! Looks great!
The thing that wowed me was the plant on top of the medicine cabinet with the picture frame next to it. What a simple touch with such a weighted impact. Nice!
Awesome sauce!!! I would tell anyone wherever you lay your head, make it the best. I did not do that for years, and I see I wasted precious time. Make your place beautiful for you.
I've recently returned to my growing up house from 1956 - all original features, including tile and fixtures. I don't want to change them, but I don't want the overall feeling to be neglected. Seeing you do your own spin using what was already there and part of the house may help nudge me to get to work.
Hello LK! I couldn't agree with you more about maintaining the home for mental, physical and emotional health. Like you I am also about to renovate a yellow tiled bathroom. Thank goodness the floors are white with black diamond tiles. The entire house is painted in a neutral to creamy white which is not complimenting the wood doors - makes the paint look yellow and gloomy during the cloudy days. Thanks for the inspiration and for mentioning the BetterHelp line. I also go to counseling sessions through a different source but it's all the same.
Thank you! And Omg yellow tile sounds amazing! Haha I was saying I wish my tile was yellow instead of pink and black. But I do love yellow. Good luck with your home it sounds fantastic!
I was born in the 50's and our house had pink and black tile too! My dad built our house and my mom chose the pink and black! Wonderful memory to see that again!
The wall colour is an inspired choice! Tones down the pink tile and brings a lot of warmth to the room. That colour also makes the vanity top feel intentional and integrated. The whole space feels cohesive now. Good job! In addition to the excellent content, your voice is very pleasant to listen to. Subscribing now!
You did such a nice job! Stuff like patching the walls and cabinets might not seem like the most “wow” makeover transformation, but it makes such a huge difference just getting things looking clean and fresh. I’m also really glad you couldn’t change out the light, personally I think it’s beautiful ❤ I do hope your landlord is willing to reimburse you at least for the cost of the handyman, if not for some of your other materials, since that light switch was a pretty necessary repair. But I get what you were saying, and I’ve done lots of unpaid improvements on rentals myself because after all I’m the one who has to live there so I might as well like the space I’m in 🙂
I was skeptical about the paint color choice with the super-specific pink and black tiles; however, you nailed another makeover. Those sleek elements, including the roman shade, geometric shower curtains and the vanity lamp were great choices. I'm a big fan...nicely done!
You did a wonderful job. I must admit I would be stuck for ideas when trying to improve a pink bathroom, but the paint colour, the towels, the cabinet - all look super. I think it’s nice that you are decorating your home with respect to the original age of the house; I wish more people did that. Also, it is always worth making one’s home as attractive and comfortable as possible, whether it’s rented or owned.
Very nicely done. Love the color you picked for the walls. The transformation to the white cabinet looks so good. Very well done. Now you won’t cringe when using this room 😊
LK you did a great job! Appreciate that you didn’t try to force this beautiful bathroom into something it isn’t by covering up her beauty. Now she’s just fresh and clean true to her age. Great job! TFS
You did such a great job!!! Looks so fresh & clean now. Little disappointed you didn't opt for a moodier paint like the burgundy / maroon 😂 but the colour you chose looks fantastic!
Wow, well done! Loved seeing you attack the grout and tile 😍 I wonder what the cabinet would look like the same colour as the wall? LOVE that you also painted the ceiling! Love your mindset ✨
Iam a renter redoing my bathroom thank you for the info you did such a beautiful job. I can appreciate your soap dispenser finding something perfect is priceless ❤
Good on you for investing in your space while you are living there, and although it's not yours, I like why you are making it yours. There is always something satisfying about making something look better, both for you and whomever lives there after you. Sort of like paying it forward, which I believe comes back to you in kind.
Love original bathrooms! Great job using the wire brush tool on the floor! Looks great! Love the rechargeable light very cool for older homes with lack of outlets…your home is really looking sweet!
Amazing job! Love your content as i think it appeals to renters but also homeowners who just cant afford large, expensive renovations. Its a reminder that you can work with what you have ❤
You have done such a great job, especially removing the old calk. You have also inspired me. I’m not a renter. I am definitely going to do something’s in my house I was hesitant to do. Thank you for sharing your journey. You truly are inspiring others, like me. Thank you
so many creative solutions, love it!! I personally would've done black accents instead of wood but the end result is beautiful! you should definitely use that same outlet cover to replace the light switch cover!!!
Love what you’ve done, looks sooooo much better, the colour you chose is perfect. I really like the wooden touch on the medicine cupboard, and the new knobs. I think that the vanity is not original as you can see tiles behind it, don’t think the builders would have used tiles there if that was the original. I had a similar mirror in my bathroom to yours and I made a frame for it, stained it a similar colour to warm up the room. I also added a shelf with the same wood above the loo.
Wow, new here. I LOVe it. I especially appreciated how you were leaning towards a paint color based on preference, but then you changed your mind because it better suited the atmosphere.
I grew up in my family homestead. When my dad was a kid, they didn’t have an indoor bathroom - they had outhouses. When Dad was in his teens (mid-1950s), he and his dad converted a small bedroom into a bathroom. It was pink 3x3 tile with black bullnose. I kind of really miss it. When you showed those examples of pink & black bathrooms, it gave me ideas. I just bought a house, and the main bath will eventually need to be redone. 😊
Wow girl, the transformation is amazing! You put in alot of hard work. I would sure talk to your landlord to see if they would at least deduct your supply costs from rent since you really did them a huge favor. With the way the housing situation has turned, more and more people will not be able to afford or can even find a home to buy, so will have to rent. I too rent and like you, I try to make it more of my own.
It is very important to make your environment as nice as possible - aligning with your personal esthetic as well. It doesn't matter if your space is large, small, old, new, owned or rented. Also, the premise of this channel is making spaces nice. So, revenue for the creator and interest for the public.
Just found your channel and really enjoyed this video. Plan to do a bit of binge watching. The bathroom outcome is remarkable. So clean and crisp and quietly cheerful. You're so right, the sum of the small things together made a huge impact. Job well done! FYI. A TSP soak will make paint slip right off of hardware without the stink. Removes mold as well.
Thank you for this creative makeover ❤ I really loved this one as most makeovers these days are so intense and kind of impossible for most viewers I think but these simple yet effective makeovers are just like a breath of fresh air 🎉
You have soooo inspired me to try similar ideas in my own bathroom. Absolutely love the mix of clean crisp updates and warm inviting little artistic touches. I look forward to your videos so much!!
Very nice improvements. It's amazing what a deep clean will do, the floor looks so much better. I like the cabinet refresh and the green rub/towels does take away from so much pink. Considering you had to work around the tiles, it looks good. I'm in a 1945 craftsman style house. My bathroom has 4"x4" green plastic tiles, on the lower half. Luckily green is 'my" color or choice. Next month will be taking out the cast iron tub and making a walk-in shower for mobility issues. FYI tub surround tip - I had the same issue, trying to keep the area around the tub caulked. A handyman suggested quarter round trim, white, plastic and installed it around the area that's normally caulked. Of course it was cleaned and caulked first, then the quarter round installed and caulked above and below the trim. That was 7 years ago and haven't had to re-caulk once in all these years, it's held up perfectly and looks so much more finished than just caulking alone would be.
Love it!!! My house was built in 1949....pink and maroon tile. I have same problem with tub grout and light switch cover. Im totally going to copy some of your ideas. Thanks I'm inspired to freshen up my bathroom now❤
Great result! I totally agree that having a home where you feel good about it and have made it your own with your style is so important. It really did make a great impact on the tired old bathroom.
I'm a retired interior designer. You took the right approach by embracing what you could not change. It looks really good.
wow thank you so much!
@@livingwithlksoooooo happy you painted the ceiling too!!!! Looks fantastic and loved the you tied in the vanity.
I grew up in SE Michigan and I'm enamoured with all its vinage-y lovliness. I think midcentury Detroit has some of the most beautiful little homes I've ever seen. These bathrooms are in every single one of them. They're in the large, masterful homes as well, there's just more of them. No matter what the tile color is or how much I may hate that color, if the house I'm looking at has original anything I'm excited. Luckily no one else wants them so they're in my tiny budget.
If I walk into a "flipped" house with plasticky flooring and brand new drywall it's an immediate NO. I actually feel a bit sorry for the place. I mourn the loss of cove ceilings and inefficient metal-framed windows. If I wanted to live in a condo, I wouldn't be looking at a house. Bring on the problems that occur in a house that's of an age. Those are my kind of problems.
I wish more fixers like LK embraced what they couldn't (and sometimes shouldn't) change. It always has a richer feel at the end of the project. Her age-respecting bathroom looks amazing. It looks intentional. Which it is. Sorry for the book.😅
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My husband and I sold our last home 15 years ago and decided to rent. We treat our home that we are renting as though it was our own. We don’t care if we are paying the bank or a landlord with our make overs; it is our home while we live here. We have paid for a landscape architect to do our backyard, we have painted our whole house and we put up a picket fence. We love our home.
Yes!! I love this so much! :) That’s so cool 😊
You make a fantastic tenant! I hope you're valued by your landlord. I kept telling myself, 'That's precisely what I would do,' with every tiny adjustment you made! Excellent work!
Thank you! They came over once and loved what we were doing with the home so I think its working out great : )
We have rented for 56 years. We always taken care of our apartments. New shower heads etc. switch covers little things that make us happy 😀
Yes, those things make a big difference!!!
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As a landlady, I can say for certain that if you talk to your landlord and want to make reasonably priced improvements there's a very good chance you'll get a rent deduction. Ask first! Also, unless CA is VERY different I think the lightswitch by the shower is violating code. Which means your landlord HAS to fix it by law, you can withhold rent until he or she does it.
I hope she read this and decided to tell the landlord. That being close to a water source can not be up to code.
Making your home whether your renting or own your home is the best. Your comfort is worth way more than having difficulty everyday with what you don’t like.
Seriously agree! : )
That pole wrap is gold... love that you keep finding ways to repurpose it. It made a huge difference on that cabinet! I have caulk issues in a shower. Your tips are going to really help when I tackle that. Thanks!
Yay, it's Sunday and here you are LK!!!! I have rented ON PURPOSE my entire life by choice. I've never had the desire to own. I have always made each and every place I've rented my own. I'm not the kind of person that moves much. I've lived decades in each home. The money I've invested in each of my homes has brought me joy and peace. I love the idea that when something goes wrong I just have to make a phone call and the repair person is here quickly at no further expense to me. I can't imagine having enough money saved for a new roof or driveway paving or gawd forbid new windows. My landlords have always treated me well because I take care of their properties so it's a fair deal. I believe you have to make your home your comfort zone.
Now LK you did a fantastic job on the bathtub. I love how the bathroom turned out. It looks terrific and to be honest I like the pink and black tile. Hugs, Jan/Toronto.
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Well done!!! Now, we need to work on getting you many more sponsors. You deserve it without a doubt.
@@livingwithlkHi LK! Found your channel not long ago and I really love your content. I’m sure there are a lot of things that I don’t understand about getting sponsorships, but I just wanted to alert you in case you weren’t yet aware that there are some major issues with BetterHelp and a lot of similar therapy companies. They’ve had issues with client privacy and they also seem to really undervalue their therapists- paying them a lot less than the going rate. I think the way that they’re able to hire is that they mislead therapists through their contracting process. I imagine this has to lead to quite a bit of therapist turnover, too (can’t verify this part)?
A lot of effort, not too much money, but oh, what a difference. It's a great inspiration for people who can't afford major makeovers. You really do have a great talent, and yes, your home is a very special place. Hi from NZ.
Hi from Georgia, LK. I’m 74 and renting a home since my husband passed away. My house was built in 1964 and EVERYTHING is original. I have an agreement with my landlord that I would be a permanent tenant if he allowed me to do some upgrades. Could I ever show you befores and afters! Embracing my yellow tiled bathroom, new light fixture, recaulked, painted laminate cabinets, and painted it a soft creamy yellow. I so wish that I had found you earlier. Your ideas are awesome and I am also binge watching!!! Thank you!!!
The cabinet, wow! Can’t believe what a difference that trim made in making it feel vintage and cool. The paint choice is great. I think a mustard or even lemon yellow faux/dried flower would look nice in the vase on the cabinet (something about salmon pink/dark green/yellow really appeals to me!). Love this!
I really loved this bathroom makeover! You did an incredible job working within the constraints of a rental, and your creativity shines through in every detail. The way you embraced the vintage vibe while still making the space feel like your own is inspiring. I especially appreciate how thoughtful you were in choosing colors and materials that not only complement the existing features but also elevate them. It's clear you put a lot of care and effort into this project, and the results are stunning. Thanks for sharing your process and insights - it’s so motivating to see how much of a difference a few renter-friendly changes can make!
thank you so much!!
You are such a good renter! Just the fact that you cut out all that old mildewy caulk on the tub and scrubbed the floors made such a difference. I always say other people’s dirt is not the same as your dirt!☺️ I love the shower curtain and you’re right - the soap dispenser fits the color and vibe of the room. You know your landlord would probably be pleased with all your changes and maybe let you leave all the changes and might give you a discount on your rent considering all the upgrades you did. I remember Drew on Lone Fox did some upgrades to his rented apartment and the landlord loved everything he did. Great job!
I agree on the dirt comment.
I am so excited to see a new video from you! I discovered your channel within the last week or so, and I have been binge-watching old episodes. I love your sense of style, the way you curate found items and use mostly secondhand pieces, and your presentation is also pleasant and soothing. I can’t get enough of your content! Oh, and your home is so so beautiful. Thank you for making such inspiring and enjoyable videos!
Same! It's hard to binge though, cause I get motivated and then go work on a project.
@MLiesel Same❣️
Yay! Thank you so much!!
@@kathyv3909 Good “problem” to have! I like to have videos going in the background while I’m working on things around the house, so it might even work to do both a project and a video at once! 😆
Beautiful! You did an amazing job!!
My husband and I have moved 8 times in 11 years, and we have chosen to rent all but 1 time. We keep up our properties as if they are our own. I won't take a kitchen out or anything, but I'd paint a wall or change a shower head or light in the house. I want the home to feel like my home, not just a house we rent. Thank you for all your videos! We love them all! ❤😊
Aw thank you so much!!! We’re totally on the same page :) thanks so much for sharing!
That drill bit brush to clean the grout is pure genius! I immediately got one for myself after watching you use it. Thank you!
I'm quite worried about that outlet that's just next to your shower. I hope you have a fitted rubber gasket inside of it to keep water from entering and touching the electrical wiring?
Absolutely love how you changed the bathroom in any case! Leaning into what you already had was definitely the way to go.
I actually love the 1920s pink and black tile. If I bought a home with it in it, I would be overjoyed. ❤
You are a fabulous tenant! I hope your landlord appreciates you. Every little change you made, I kept saying to myself, 'That's exactly what I would do'! Brava!
Loving your home environment is SO important to one's state of mind. I remember when I first started therapy years ago, my therapist suggested I create a corner of our home where I could relax and read. A beautiful chair, lighting and super comfortable pillows and a blanket. My home is truly my oasis where I can re-charge!!
yes!! I had a therapist suggest that to me too and it’s honestly what got me started on these simple makeovers because it seriously changed my POV when I wasn’t feeling too great. Thanks so much for sharing I appreciate this comment!
@@livingwithlk What a nice comment! It made me smile to think that your therapist helped you in that way. I always say that going to therapy was the greatest gift I gave myself!❤️
Your thoughts on loving your home, no matter if its rented or owned, is SO true. It's your home where you seek comfort, joy and safety. Makeovers can be a source of pride and self accomplishment and can in turn help us with our self confidence and our worth. Thanks for sharing your ideas and encouragement.
yes absolutely! thank you!
How do you not have a million subscribers?! Seriously great channel. Fun, informative, good design and all without that pretentious ego many other interiors influencers have. Keep it up!!
Aw thank you so much! I appreciate it!
Very thoughtful job within your constraints (rental)! And the result is lovely.
My pink and GREEN tiled bathroom, which is a lot larger than yours, was a puzzle. I finally decided to lean into color. I put in a black tile floor and then went to town with bright colors-framing the mirror in orange, getting bright yellow (more gold than yellow) towels etc. from IKEA, and black and white patterned things, like shower curtain, bathmat, and runner rug (flat weave, cotton). My bathroom looks like a Mexican fiesta.
omg how fun!! would love to see that!
The wall tiles looks more peach than pink on my phone, but the darker green you paired with it looks great, from what I can see. That clean grout on the floor is a real show-stopper!! Wow, did that ever come out well! Your paint color choices really did the job, too. Congrats on a beautiful bathroom. You are so talented.
Thanks so much!
Great job, and the light fixture actually looks more elegant after the makeover
i totally agree it’s wild! thank you
Every home I have rented? I fixed it up, I live their take pride in my home, even if it wasn't mine! Every landlord I have has prorated the the rent for what I spent to fix up, paint, etc! Looks great!
Okay I finally found realistic renovations and decor ❤ I just found you and I’ve been watching your videos everyday while I drink my morning coffee.
omg how awesome thanks so much Julia!
The thing that wowed me was the plant on top of the medicine cabinet with the picture frame next to it. What a simple touch with such a weighted impact. Nice!
I looove the tile. I'm so glad that you embraced it. Look at that beautiful tile behind the vanity...probably was a pedestal sink originally.
I think so too!!
Love that you painted the ceiling the same color as the walls. You did a fantastic job
The colour on the wall, 😍. The shower curtain looks AMAZING in the space. Love the whole bathroom.
Wow, wow, wow … the floor and the bathtub recalling was amazing!! 😊🩷👍🏻
Awesome sauce!!! I would tell anyone wherever you lay your head, make it the best. I did not do that for years, and I see I wasted precious time. Make your place beautiful for you.
The tile looks original to the house. So glad you worked with it! Great job.
I've recently returned to my growing up house from 1956 - all original features, including tile and fixtures. I don't want to change them, but I don't want the overall feeling to be neglected. Seeing you do your own spin using what was already there and part of the house may help nudge me to get to work.
Hello LK! I couldn't agree with you more about maintaining the home for mental, physical and emotional health. Like you I am also about to renovate a yellow tiled bathroom. Thank goodness the floors are white with black diamond tiles. The entire house is painted in a neutral to creamy white which is not complimenting the wood doors - makes the paint look yellow and gloomy during the cloudy days. Thanks for the inspiration and for mentioning the BetterHelp line. I also go to counseling sessions through a different source but it's all the same.
Thank you! And Omg yellow tile sounds amazing! Haha I was saying I wish my tile was yellow instead of pink and black. But I do love yellow. Good luck with your home it sounds fantastic!
I was born in the 50's and our house had pink and black tile too! My dad built our house and my mom chose the pink and black! Wonderful memory to see that again!
The paint was a surprise, never would have gone that way and it looks great! Enjoying the final result.
I love the ones where they take the two colours and go blocky - the dramatic pink and black ones.
Love the OG light fixture.
The light fixture just looks so much better now without that blue paint! haha
The wall colour is an inspired choice! Tones down the pink tile and brings a lot of warmth to the room. That colour also makes the vanity top feel intentional and integrated. The whole space feels cohesive now. Good job! In addition to the excellent content, your voice is very pleasant to listen to. Subscribing now!
Omgosh! That turned out beautifully! I wish my 1959 pink bathroom had that salmon tone! Mine is bubble gum pink!
You did such a nice job! Stuff like patching the walls and cabinets might not seem like the most “wow” makeover transformation, but it makes such a huge difference just getting things looking clean and fresh.
I’m also really glad you couldn’t change out the light, personally I think it’s beautiful ❤
I do hope your landlord is willing to reimburse you at least for the cost of the handyman, if not for some of your other materials, since that light switch was a pretty necessary repair. But I get what you were saying, and I’ve done lots of unpaid improvements on rentals myself because after all I’m the one who has to live there so I might as well like the space I’m in 🙂
I was skeptical about the paint color choice with the super-specific pink and black tiles; however, you nailed another makeover. Those sleek elements, including the roman shade, geometric shower curtains and the vanity lamp were great choices. I'm a big fan...nicely done!
You did a wonderful job. I must admit I would be stuck for ideas when trying to improve a pink bathroom, but the paint colour, the towels, the cabinet - all look super.
I think it’s nice that you are decorating your home with respect to the original age of the house; I wish more people did that. Also, it is always worth making one’s home as attractive and comfortable as possible, whether it’s rented or owned.
I was thinking painting the walls black, but you lightened it up beautifully. You have such good tips and ideas
Very nicely done. Love the color you picked for the walls. The transformation to the white cabinet looks so good. Very well done. Now you won’t cringe when using this room 😊
LK you did a great job! Appreciate that you didn’t try to force this beautiful bathroom into something it isn’t by covering up her beauty. Now she’s just fresh and clean true to her age. Great job! TFS
Thank you!!
It looks great. You can fit a washcloth on the other end of the the towel bar by the sink. I think the tiles look more peach than pink.
I completely agree even as a renter making the space some place you love to be is essential.
You did such a great job!!! Looks so fresh & clean now. Little disappointed you didn't opt for a moodier paint like the burgundy / maroon 😂 but the colour you chose looks fantastic!
Meeting you & other interior designers would give me life ❤
I love this. I'm a renter in a 1924 home & plan to revamp my sad, neglected bathroom. Thanks for the tips and inspo!
You did an awesome job making this bathroom look fresh, clean, and stylish!!!
Wow, well done! Loved seeing you attack the grout and tile 😍 I wonder what the cabinet would look like the same colour as the wall? LOVE that you also painted the ceiling! Love your mindset ✨
Iam a renter redoing my bathroom thank you for the info you did such a beautiful job. I can appreciate your soap dispenser finding something perfect is priceless ❤
Right! Thank you! : )
@livingwithlk Yw! When I find the perfect in my eyes anything 4 my project I'm showing it like a newborn lol
I love how you list all the issues you want to tackle at the start of these makeovers. Fab work!! 👏👏
Good on you for investing in your space while you are living there, and although it's not yours, I like why you are making it yours. There is always something satisfying about making something look better, both for you and whomever lives there after you. Sort of like paying it forward, which I believe comes back to you in kind.
Absolutely stunning work. The green is the perfect shade to add. You did miracles with the tub 🎉❤
It looks 100 times better. You did a great job.
Your color and design choices make me wish I had a vintage pink and black bath…. You really have made it spectacular!!
such a wonderful compliment, thank you!!
That paint made the world of difference
Love original bathrooms! Great job using the wire brush tool on the floor! Looks great! Love the rechargeable light very cool for older homes with lack of outlets…your home is really looking sweet!
Thanks so much!
Amazing job! Love your content as i think it appeals to renters but also homeowners who just cant afford large, expensive renovations. Its a reminder that you can work with what you have ❤
This is phantastic! I have a wood cabinet with the slattet bamboo in my bathroom and it made a cold place much more cozy!
You have done such a great job, especially removing the old calk. You have also inspired me. I’m not a renter. I am definitely going to do something’s in my house I was hesitant to do. Thank you for sharing your journey. You truly are inspiring others, like me. Thank you
so many creative solutions, love it!! I personally would've done black accents instead of wood but the end result is beautiful! you should definitely use that same outlet cover to replace the light switch cover!!!
First time viewer here 🇬🇧, and 👌except the greens! Love your personality and presentation and will watch again ❤
Thanks so much Paula!
Thanks for sharing your ideas to use what is already available and making it look retro in addition to stylish
Love what you’ve done, looks sooooo much better, the colour you chose is perfect. I really like the wooden touch on the medicine cupboard, and the new knobs. I think that the vanity is not original as you can see tiles behind it, don’t think the builders would have used tiles there if that was the original.
I had a similar mirror in my bathroom to yours and I made a frame for it, stained it a similar colour to warm up the room. I also added a shelf with the same wood above the loo.
Wow, new here. I LOVe it. I especially appreciated how you were leaning towards a paint color based on preference, but then you changed your mind because it better suited the atmosphere.
Wow! Amazing transformation! That tile is really pretty when you accentuate it correctly!
I totally agree! Thanks so much :)
You did a really nice job. Not everyone lets renters change things in the home. So you did make it look so nice.
This IS my bathroom. I've got a mood board and a plan for it, so this is amazing seeing you refresh your space ❤
oh amazing!!
I grew up in my family homestead. When my dad was a kid, they didn’t have an indoor bathroom - they had outhouses. When Dad was in his teens (mid-1950s), he and his dad converted a small bedroom into a bathroom. It was pink 3x3 tile with black bullnose. I kind of really miss it. When you showed those examples of pink & black bathrooms, it gave me ideas. I just bought a house, and the main bath will eventually need to be redone. 😊
Wow girl, the transformation is amazing! You put in alot of hard work. I would sure talk to your landlord to see if they would at least deduct your supply costs from rent since you really did them a huge favor. With the way the housing situation has turned, more and more people will not be able to afford or can even find a home to buy, so will have to rent. I too rent and like you, I try to make it more of my own.
That shower curtain is soooo good with the tile👌
I would never remove the tile. I love it!! You did a great job!
It is very important to make your environment as nice as possible - aligning with your personal esthetic as well. It doesn't matter if your space is large, small, old, new, owned or rented. Also, the premise of this channel is making spaces nice. So, revenue for the creator and interest for the public.
Agreed! Thank you!
You’re good! Like everything you did to renovate this bathroom
Just found your channel and really enjoyed this video. Plan to do a bit of binge watching.
The bathroom outcome is remarkable. So clean and crisp and quietly cheerful. You're so right, the sum of the small things together made a huge impact. Job well done!
FYI. A TSP soak will make paint slip right off of hardware without the stink. Removes mold as well.
Awesome! Thank you!
You made a wonderful color choice for the bathroom walls. Not easy, so bravo!
Yes! Go with the style of your house instead of trying to turn into YOUR personal style! You did a great job!
Thank you!! 😊
Thank you for this creative makeover ❤ I really loved this one as most makeovers these days are so intense and kind of impossible for most viewers I think but these simple yet effective makeovers are just like a breath of fresh air 🎉
So true about loving the space you are in, whether you own or not. Thank you. It is worth it.
I love the transformations! I only dislike the chunky vase on top of the cabinet, but that's my taste. wonderful result
Adding a wood frame around the mirror would be cute and fit the style!
I love the pink and black. I would’ve kept it, if it were my house😊
You did a great job on everything. Your caulking looks so professional. Who ever did it the first time needs to not quit their day job.
LOL
Next time you caulk, use painters tape on both sides of the seam for easy clean up! Great makeover!
Maybe have another rug in front of the sink and frame to the mirror? Didnt know about those hooks for 2 curtains. It.s life changing
You have soooo inspired me to try similar ideas in my own bathroom. Absolutely love the mix of clean crisp updates and warm inviting little artistic touches. I look forward to your videos so much!!
Thanks so much Shelley!
You restored the space very nicely. Great job!
This looks so beautiful!! I love it so much. Very lovely way to feature the era in a way that you love. ❤
So great that you worked with what you had to keep and styled it beautifully
Very nice improvements. It's amazing what a deep clean will do, the floor looks so much better. I like the cabinet refresh and the green rub/towels does take away from so much pink. Considering you had to work around the tiles, it looks good. I'm in a 1945 craftsman style house. My bathroom has 4"x4" green plastic tiles, on the lower half. Luckily green is 'my" color or choice. Next month will be taking out the cast iron tub and making a walk-in shower for mobility issues.
FYI tub surround tip - I had the same issue, trying to keep the area around the tub caulked. A handyman suggested quarter round trim, white, plastic and installed it around the area that's normally caulked. Of course it was cleaned and caulked first, then the quarter round installed and caulked above and below the trim. That was 7 years ago and haven't had to re-caulk once in all these years, it's held up perfectly and looks so much more finished than just caulking alone would be.
You did a great job. I really like how you fixed up the white cabinet.
Great job! You are so lucky to have that amazing vintage tile.
Love it!!! My house was built in 1949....pink and maroon tile. I have same problem with tub grout and light switch cover. Im totally going to copy some of your ideas. Thanks I'm inspired to freshen up my bathroom now❤
I am aware this is completely unrelated, but I have to say you have a beautiful complexion, and I love the way you talk.
Great result! I totally agree that having a home where you feel good about it and have made it your own with your style is so important. It really did make a great impact on the tired old bathroom.
I love your style! It's designed but not overdone.