Primary Bathroom Makeover
Our primary bathroom finally got the moody makeover it’s been begging for. I kept all of the plumbing fixtures and those round backlit mirrors the same, but everything else got a cozy, color-drenched upgrade.
I painted the main space Virtual Taupe by HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams and used Favorite Tan in the water closet for a subtle contrast. I added wall trim, and while the crown moulding is on backorder, I’m already loving the added character.
New rugs, toile blue curtains, and TWO chandeliers brought so much warmth and texture into the space. I also sprinkled in tons of Amazon finds: faux hydrangeas and red leaf stems, cute apothecary jars for Q-tips, soap dispensers, pump bottles for the shower, and more.
Without changing the cabinets or layout, the room now feels aligned with the rest of our home. It’s moody, modern meets vintage, and full of character. A few vintage touches like the silver mirror next to the sink, a green clock, and the tiered wood shelf in the water closet really finished it off. I’m officially done with all-white bathrooms.
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Using Canva to Plan My Primary Bathroom Design
If you’re trying to pull a room together and want to make sure everything actually works, do yourself a favor and make a mood board in Canva. I use it all the time for room makeovers, and it never fails to bring clarity.
This project is a no-demo reno, so I needed a way to visualize the whole space. I dropped all my ideas into a Canva board and suddenly, it all started to make sense. I could instantly see what clashed, what felt too cold, and where I needed to pivot.
What’s on the Mood Board:
Here’s where things are at right now:
The black-framed shower that’s staying
My current custom wood vanities
Paint swatches I’m choosing between
the light fixture I like
Dragging it all into one space helped me quickly spot what was working and what wasn’t.
The Color Palette:
I also made a quick color guide to keep my vision focused.
I’m using Virtual Taupe for the main walls and Favorite Tan in the water closet. The rest of the palette comes through in decor and textiles.
Why Canva Makes Design So Much Easier:
Canva is such a game-changer for planning a space. It turns all your scattered screenshots and ideas into one clean, visual layout. It doesn’t have to be perfect. You just need enough to see what’s clicking.
Here’s why I love it:
It helps me see how colors, textures, and finishes actually work together
I can play around with bold choices without commitment
It keeps me from overthinking every tiny detail
It’s free and easy to use (but the Pro version let's you quickly remove the background of images which is nice)
If you’re feeling overwhelmed in the design process, try throwing together a mood board. It gave me clarity, helped me make confident decisions, and made the whole thing way more fun.
I’ll keep sharing updates as this room comes together. And if you’ve ever used Canva to plan a room, I’d love to hear how it worked for you too!
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