SPRUCE BATH

I’ve spent more Saturdays than I’d like to admit elbow-deep in greywater, trying to figure out why my “relaxing” bathroom felt more like a cramped broom closet. I’ve dropped a porcelain tile on my toe and once installed a vanity so close to the toilet that you had to sit sideways to close the door. … Read more

If you’ve ever brushed your teeth while standing on a bath mat that’s soaking wet because your vanity is too small to hold a single towel, we are officially kindred spirits. I’ve spent more time than I’d like to admit cursing at a pedestal sink that offered zero storage while trying to find a place … Read more

Let’s be honest: most of our bathrooms are high-stress zones. Between the mismatched plastic bottles, the grout that never stays white, and that one drawer filled with half-used lotions from 2019, it’s hard to find “zen.” I remember my first attempt at a bathroom “refresh.” I went full-on “modern” with cold gray tiles and chrome … Read more

If you’ve ever walked into your guest bathroom and realized it feels more like a cramped broom closet than a spa, you aren’t alone. I’ve spent many Saturday mornings staring at my own tiny powder room, wondering how on earth I was supposed to make a 15-square-foot box look intentional and not just like a … Read more

Small bathrooms are the absolute worst when you’re staring at a pile of wet towels and realizing you can’t even brush your teeth without hitting your elbow on the shower door. I’ve spent more Saturdays than I’d like to admit covered in tile adhesive, trying to figure out why my “cozy” guest bath felt more … Read more

Small bathrooms are usually the bane of any home renovation. I’ve spent more weekends than I care to admit wedged between a toilet and a pedestal sink, wondering why on earth someone thought a 5×7 space was enough for a human to get ready in. My first “flip” was a disaster—I tried to make a … Read more