Chip and Joanna Gaines' Castle is among the most talked-about fixer-upper projects of the moment – and all for a good reason.
The 1913 stone manor house, located in the couple's hometown in Waco, Texas, was their most ambitious renovation to date – complete with a pale gray drawing room and a wood-paneled dining space (that pays homage to its original architectural assets). Most recently, however, we've taken our admiration upstairs – where Joanna's 'show stopper' bathroom tiles take center stage.
'The tile is the real show stopper in this bathroom at the Castle,' Joanna says. 'The space used to be a dressing room, but we reworked the layout to include a shower and vanity area. I love how the walnut cabinet (see the second photo) contrasts with the clean, timeless look of the marble.'
It is perhaps no secret that all-white and gray bathrooms are falling out of vogue among designers (with many now opting for earthier shades in every room of the home). However, this bathroom is a reminder that (when done right) these shades still impress – and they will do so for many seasons to come.
On her blog, Joanna shares more details about her bathroom color ideas – and, of course, the aforementioned tiles that make the desired statement throughout the space. She painted the walls in Magnolia Home's Silos White Interior Paint in Eggshell Finish – before opting for the Matte Finish on the ceiling.
Chip and Joanna also installed hexagon, mosaic Carrara marble tile on the floor, along with a Carrara marble wall tile (and a marble tile trim and base throughout the bathroom), and a full-height marble tile in the tub and shower area.
Joanna, who is famously no stranger to decorating with antiques, also added a custom, 'antique-inspired walnut vanity cabinet' that, she notes, creates a juxtaposition against marble countertops. The design duo created an accent wall tile and paired the cabinet with a vanity mirror – arguably a nod to its dressing room past.
The photos also showcase a clawfoot tub with a freestanding tub and the brass-toned shower accessories inside the glass cubicle. Chip and Joanna then replicated the original balcony door that overlooks the castle grounds.
With a bathroom as beautiful as this, we're convinced that white and gray will stand the test of time – and if Joanna Gaines approves, we're certainly not going to disagree.
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