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The Castle: Bath and Laundry

by Magnolia
Published on November 19, 2022

Last but not least, here’s a look at the castle’s bathrooms and laundry room. We hope they spark new ideas on how you can make even the most utilitarian spaces in a home feel special. To explore the rest of the castle, check out the links below.

Behind the Design of the Castle

Exterior + Living Spaces

Kitchen + Dining

Bedrooms

To see the home come to life, click the button below and watch the finale of Fixer Upper: The Castle!

watch the show

First Floor: Powder Bath

After

(ceiling) Silos White Interior Paint in Matte Finish, Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines crafted with KILZ; magnolia.com

(walls) Silos White Interior Paint in Eggshell, Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines crafted with KILZ; magnolia.com

What we updated:

- Converted the original closet into a powder bath

- Installed new custom, historic-inspired mosaic tile on the floor

- Installed Cararra marble tile onto the walls with a matching top trim and base

- Installed a new toilet, sink, and faucet

- Added a decorative mirror

- Added new lighting

Download Jo’s design sourcebook from the castle

Second Floor: Primary Bath

Before

After

(walls) Silos White Interior Paint in Eggshell Finish, Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines crafted with KILZ; magnolia.com

(ceiling) Silos White Interior Paint in Matte Finish, Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines crafted with KILZ; magnolia.com

(crown molding, trim, door) Silos White Trim, Door + Cabinetry Paint in Satin Finish, Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines crafted with KILZ; magnolia.com

What we updated:

- Reworked the layout to accommodate a vanity, shower, tub, and toilet room

- Installed a custom, antique-inspired walnut vanity cabinet, marble countertops, cabinet hardware, new lighting and plumbing fixtures, accent wall tile, and a custom vanity mirror

- Installed hexagon, mosaic Carrara marble tile on the bath and shower floor

- Installed Carrara marble wall tile with marble tile trim and base throughout the bathroom and full-height marble tile in the tub and shower area

- Installed a clawfoot tub with freestanding tub filler in the turret, a new shower system, and custom, brass-framed shower glass

- Replicated the original balcony door

Hall Bathroom

Before

After

(ceiling) Silos White Interior Paint in Matte Finish, Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines crafted with KILZ; magnolia.com

(crown molding) Silos White Interior Paint in Eggshell Finish, Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines crafted with KILZ; magnolia.com

(window trim) Silos White Trim, Door + Cabinetry Paint in Satin Finish, Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines crafted with KILZ; magnolia.com

(wall paneling) Step Stool Green Trim, Door + Cabinetry Paint in Satin Finish, Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines crafted with KILZ; magnolia.com

What we updated:

- Reworked the original sitting room to create a new library and bathroom

- Repaired and refinished the windows, doors, and original plaster

- Installed mosaic tile flooring

- Added custom designed wainscoting

- Installed new upper wall tile

- Installed a new freestanding tub, freestanding tub filler, and rain head shower system

- Installed a ceiling-mounted shower curtain ring

- Installed a new vanity in a console style with double sink and faucets, as well as black soapstone countertops

- Added a new mirror and lighting

Basement: Laundry Room

Before

After

(ceiling) Silos White Interior Paint in Matte Finish, Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines crafted with KILZ; magnolia.com

(trim, cabinets, paneling) Silos White Trim, Door + Cabinetry in Satin Finish, Magnolia Home Paint by Joanna Gaines crafted with KILZ; magnolia.com

What we updated:

- Added custom cabinets and millwork

- Installed soapstone countertops

- Installed new tile flooring

- Installed a new sink and faucet

- Added cabinet hardware

- Added new lighting

- Painted the ceilings, walls, and millwork

Download Jo’s design sourcebook from the castle

Guest Bathroom

Before

After

(crown molding, trim, doors) Silos White Trim, Door + Cabinetry Paint in Satin Finish, Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines crafted with KILZ; magnolia.com

(ceiling) Silos White Interior Paint in Matte Finish, Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines crafted with KILZ; magnolia.com

(walls) Silos White Interior Paint in Eggshell Finish, Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines crafted with KILZ; magnolia.com

What we updated:

- Reworked the new wall layout to create a full bath with vanity, toilet, and walk-in shower

- Installed new tile floors

- Installed new Carrara wall tile with a matching trim and base

- Installed new crown molding

- For the shower, installed new wall and floor tiles, shower system, light fixture, and glass door

- Added new ceiling flush mounts and sconces

- Created a custom wood vanity with matching mirror

- Installed marble counters with a sink and faucet

That’s a wrap on all the completed spaces in the castle! This project has been an honor to undertake—we’re so glad to have you along for the ride!

If you’d like to explore pieces featured in and inspired by the castle, shop the collection here:

shop the castle

Before and after photography by Lisa Petrole & Jeff Jones