Welcome to our farmhouse master bathroom renovation!
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Our farmhouse had more than a few quirks when we first bought it. The family that lived here before us believed this would be their forever home. They had made custom adjustments to the house to suit their family and their needs. No problem there except it is now our forever home. Some of those adjustments didn’t necessarily work for us. This was especially true for our master bathroom.
Farmhouse Master Bathroom : Before
It was narrow and the placement of the sink felt a little awkward to me. I wanted to figure out a way to add more space while also finding a better place for the toilet instead of right across from the sink. I also really wanted to have two sinks rather than one. With just the vision of what I wanted for our farmhouse master bathroom, we got to work on the renovations.
It turns out, this project was more complicated than I thought. Half of the bathroom space was actually a closet. The master bedroom already had a closet but Chad and I didn’t really feel like it was big enough for us to share. See the problem… If we took out the closet to add more space for the bathroom, then Chad would be without a closet (Obviously, I need a closet more than he does and I was not about to share 😜).
After much debate, we were able to find a solution where we get more space for the bathroom and we both get a closet of our own. It was a Win/Win! Chad’s aunt and uncle are carpenters and renovating geniuses! They were actually the ones that found a way for us to add another closet in our bedroom without taking any space away from the master bath.
One obstacle down and now on to the next one. Once we were able to knock out the wall for the closet, we had to figure out the layout we wanted. I had a pretty good vision of where I wanted everything placed but we had to work around the plumbing and electric. Luckily, because the master bathroom is upstairs, it made it easier to rearrange the plumbing. I was thrilled to get a space for the shower and bath, two sinks and a separate pooper room (I’m positive that’s the technical term).
I also really wanted a free standing tub and a separate shower. Remember how I told you that the bathroom was upstairs. Getting the existing cast iron tub out of that space was one of the most nerve racking experiences ever! I’m talking about life or death! That was a bit dramatic but Chad did almost knock me off of our balcony in the process. Near death experience or not, It was totally worth it.
Farmhouse Master Bathroom : After
I’m obsessed with our tub now. I think it totally changes the entire feel of the bathroom and It’s one of my favorite places to unwind.
After getting the plumbing and electric done, it all seemed to go by super fast. Before I knew it, our cabinets, counter tops, fixtures and sinks were all in.
The last part is my favorite and it was the most fun. The details and decor!
We were living in the apartment in our shop during renovations so I picked out most of the fixtures and finishing touches online. This was a little bit scary since it wasn’t tangible and everything came in at different times. I really wanted to know what it would look like all together but I just had to be patient.
There were definitely some stresses along the way but I love how our farmhouse master bathroom renovation turned out.
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So, why The Yellow Rose Farmhouse? I just want to start by saying thanks for even reading this far. I’d love to tell you what my intentions are for this blog but I honestly don’t even know myself. I love to write but it’s always been just for my own enjoyment. I have kept a journal of some form for as long as I can remember. It’s always been a way for me to capture my thoughts, concerns, hopes and dreams. I enjoy going back and reading some of my old entries and reflecting on where my heart was. I’m usually humbled because I’m able to see, with a different perspective, the things God was working out all along. I can see how it all tied into who and where I am today.
The two things that bring me the most joy in life, of course, are my family and my home. They will be the topics I discuss the most but everyday is a new adventure here so you never know.
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Home
I am a homebody. I love people and adventures but I am usually anticipating getting home where I can find my true rest. There are few things that make me happier than sitting in my comfiest clothes, drinking coffee and enjoying a peaceful view.
I’ve discovered over the years that decorating my home is my creative outlet and truly does bring me joy. There’s something about turning inanimate objects into sentimental pieces to feel more like us that makes my heart so happy. My style seems to constantly evolve and grow just like my family and I. I feel as though my decor style and life are somehow a symbolic metaphor. I’ve learned from mistakes, laughed off poor choices and grown to appreciate the present just a little more.
Chad and I’s favorite topics to discuss are parenting wins/fails and our adoption process. So many thoughts and emotions! Seriously, I have enough to say about being a wife and mom of four that I could write a book. I’ll try to explain as briefly as possible a little about our family and choice to adopt. Chad and I would’ve never believed that we’d be living on a farm in Millsap (our hometown) with four children all under the age of eight but here we are. As cliche as it may sound, I wouldn’t trade a minute of it! We are chaotic and offbeat but also full of love, laughter and joy.
Family is Forever
Although we had always talked about adopting, it seemed so far off until it wasn’t and we were in the trenches of paperwork, interviews and home studies. It’s funny to try and remember what our lives were like before because it all just seems so “normal” now. We have one biological daughter, Clancy, who is 7 and we adopted a sibling group out of foster care a few years ago. Now there’s Luke, 7 (He and Clancy are only 8 days apart. We stayed in birth order which was something that, foolishly, we were really stressed about. Yay us!), Evie, 6 and last but certainly not least, Joon, 4.
We are living out what we were called to do and we believe this was the plan for our family all along.
One of my main reasons for starting The Yellow Rose Farmhouse is to educate others on how awesome adopting children can be. Don’t get me wrong, it is also extremely hard and emotionally exhausting but isn’t parenting just like that??? There are more than a few misconceptions out there about adopting and hopefully we’ll clear a few of those up.
We get told a lot that we are “special people” for being the parents of our four kiddos. Please believe me when I say we are not special at all and we are far from perfect! I’m just like every other mom out there who has absolutely no clue what I’m doing and our kids are just like any other kids. If you follow this journey with us for long, I’m sure you’ll be able to see that for yourself.
My “Why”
So there you have it. My “why” for The Yellow Rose Farmhouse in a nutshell. Although it makes me feel a little vulnerable, I hope my thoughts and experiences will encourage you and perhaps lead to personal reflection and inspire a little bit of joy.
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