Georgetown Village Project: Big Glow-Up for a Busy Family Bathroom Design
- Balm Decorating
- Sep 3
- 3 min read
Every house has one, the bathroom that pulls double shifts. It’s where the kids inexplicably smear toothpaste on the mirror and where you also want your home to look a little more “together” than it feels at 8 p.m. on a school night...because its ALSO the guest bathroom.
This was the story of this Georgetown family’s bathroom: high traffic, low charm, and begging for a refresh.
This family bathroom design had zero floor space and the orange-toned vanity was bossing the whole room around. The builder-grade mirror was literally fraying at the edges, and the lighting… let’s just say it wasn't doing anyone any favors functional or otherwise.
The family didn’t want to repaint the walls or commit to a gut job. They just needed smart, functional updates that made the room feel fun for kids, yet polished enough for guests.
The Family Bathroom Design Refresh
A Mirror That Says Grownups-Live-Here
The builder-grade frameless mirror had harsh edges and mirror rot, and was an easy upgrade opportunity. The new gold framed mirror doesn’t just function (and dip down low for kids), it defines the space, adds defines the vanity wall with a rose gold edge the family had all over their pin board.
Lighting With a Story (and Actual Style)
Instead of grabbing something shiny and new off the shelf, we sourced a reclaimed light fixture from an Austin reno project. It’s not just a pretty face, it’s sustainable, layered with history, and gives the room that “oh, that’s interesting” vibe you can’t get from big-box lighting. Antique details like this one add the charm and story builder-box houses are often missing.
Shower Curtain That Redirects the Spotlight
Don't want to change your wall color? Enter a shower curtain bold enough to steal the scene, hang it high up the wall to raise the eye. It distracts in all the right ways and makes beige walls fade into the background. Since fabric in a kids bathroom needs replacing every few years, we paired the thin drapery curtain with a plastic shower curtain to cut costs and make replacing less of a dread.
Styling That Adds Storage Everywhere
Instead of throwing random decor at the space, we added touches that multitask. Pieces that corral kid clutter but still look guest-ready, tons of hooks for towels and robes. This is where function and style shake hands, and in a bathroom this small we can't afford decor that isn't moonlighting as storage.
Why This Family Bathroom Design Works
Sometimes the win isn’t about ripping out tile or repainting every wall. It’s about knowing which elements boss the room around and swapping them for choices that work harder. This bathroom didn’t need a new identity, it just needed a fresh script.
Now, the kids have a space that feels playful without being juvenile, and the parents can open the door to guests without silently apologizing for the shared bathroom. It's a family bathroom design where everyone wins.
The Takeaway
If one of your bathrooms feels more like a utility closet than a place you’d show off, remember, you don’t always need a renovation budget to change the story. Sometimes it’s as simple as a mirror that frames the view, lighting that does its job, and a bold fabric that shifts the focus.
Because yes, the smallest room in your house can set the biggest tone.
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