The Grown-Up Makeover: Transforming the Barbie Dreamhouse Bathroom

As a producer at Nifty, I'm excited to share with you my latest project - giving the iconic Barbie Dreamhouse a grown-up makeover. After completing the living room, bedroom, and kitchen, it's time to tackle the last major room of the house - the bathroom. While I don't have any major complaints about this bathroom, I do think we can make it feel more sophisticated and relaxing by introducing some popular decor trends and items.

To start, I'm covering up these panels from the wall, which already has a nice original pattern. However, I want to cover up these small knick-knacks on the floor, like the trash can, as they don't quite fit my ultimate vision for this bathroom. Next, I'm giving this bathroom more storage - a crucial aspect of any bathroom design. After some deliberation, I decided to use this plastic box that I've been using for tea lights in the past. I trimmed it down to create a basket, which is a quick and easy solution.

I must admit, I was inspired by an original tutorial that used a pillowcase as the insert for the basket. So, I created my own version out of scrap fabric and cut up some old kitchen cloth to use as towels - they turned out super cute! I also tried to create a two-section hamper, but unfortunately, there wasn't enough space in the bathroom for it. However, I still want to share it with you because I really like how it looks.

Now that we have storage sorted, let's talk about some greenery - or rather, a hanging macrame planter. This looks intimidating at first glance, but trust me, it's actually quite easy to make. The trick is to tape the two ropes together on one end to make it really pointy, so the beads will just slip right through. Once you're ready to tie the ropes, simply snip them off when needed, and you can adjust the size by undoing the knot.

This macrame planter is a great way to add some texture and visual interest to the bathroom. And, let's be honest, who doesn't love a good hanging planter? Next up, I'm working on my personal favorite project - a toilet brush holder that resembles a regular toilet brush using an extra funnel brush. I also use elaborate reusable straws for this purpose. To create the grippy handle area, I'll be shortening it and using air dry clay.

This may not seem like a crucial item for the makeover, but I think it's one of my favorite projects from the whole series - a nod to my care-obsessed generation, no less! Moving on, I'm giving this bathroom a rustic touch by creating a bath tray complete with an iPad and Netflix watching. This is inspired by my video on making a wooden bath mat.

To give the bathroom a spa-like feel, I'll be using wooden bath mats - according to experts, that's what makes a bathroom truly relaxing. And, let me tell you, this is exactly how I want my bathroom to feel like - a spa! Last but not least, I'm giving the bathtub and toilet a few coats of spray paint for an updated look.

Finally, it's time to add some art to the bathroom - or rather, a splash of color with paint pouring. This technique has been super popular lately, thanks in part to its satisfying quality. While it may require a bit more paint than I expected, I'm excited to see the result. It looks like marble, but if you cut open a geode, it's reminiscent of that natural beauty.

And there we have it - the dream bathroom is finally complete! It feels clean and spacious, with plenty of good ventilation and light, which is exactly what I've been searching for in my apartment hunting experience so far. Now that we're done with the four main rooms of the house, I'll be thinking long and hard about how to tackle the closet, elevator, and secret roof hangout. Until then, I hope you're enjoying the summer, winter, or rainy season - wherever you are from, please let me know in the comments below!

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhello I'm tired a producer here at nifty I am in the process of giving the Barbie Dreamhouse a grown-up makeover so far I have finished working on the living room bedroom and kitchen we have finally reached the last major room of the house today I am making over the bathroom honestly I don't have a lot of problem with this bathroom it's white and blue it feels clean the toilet is adorable but I do think we can make it feel a bit more grown-up and lift in by introducing some popular decor trends and items so let's get making first thing first I'm taking these panels from the wall and covering them up the original pattern is quite nice already but I wanted to cover up these small knickknacks on the floor like the trash can they don't quite fit my ultimate vision of this bathroom next I wanted to give this bathroom more storage I debated whether I should build some shelves or counter space but I remember that I have this plastic box for my tea lights which I use a couple of episodes ago I trim it down to create a basket the original tutorial use a pillowcase for the insert so I am creating a quick one out of scrap fabric I cut up some old kitchen cloth and rode them up as towels I think this turned out super cute I also tried to create a two section hamper but there wasn't enough space in the bathroom for him I'm still going to show it to you because I really like it up next it is time for some greenery I am going for this hanging macrame planter this looks intimidating but it actually is super easy you can add a bead to each pair of rope for some interest the trick is to tape the two ropes together on one end to make it really pointy so the beats will just slip right through it and then you can just snip them off when you're ready to tie the ropes finally he can tie all the ropes together in one big knot and trim the end if it is too big or too small you can always undo the knot to adjust the size it's very forgiving the next project is my personal favorite I have this extra funnel brush you also get them elaborate reusable straws and trimming down the bristles until it resembles a toilet brush for the holder I'm using a cap from a spray bottle to make it look more realistic I'm going to shorten it and use air dry clay to create the grippy handle area this might not be the most crucial item for the makeover but I think it might be one of my favorites from the whole series as a nod to myself care obsessed generation I'm giving this bathroom a rustic bath tray complete with an iPad for Netflix watching and a handmade soap which I carved out from a normal size so to match the wooden back tray of making a wooden bath mat inspired by this video instead of drilling holes in each piece of wood I'm just cutting up small craft wood and gluing them together I read that if you want your bathroom to feel like a spa you should use a wooden bath mat and of course I want my bathroom to feel like a spa and when every room to feel like a scar next up it is time for some art for this room I wanted to give paint pouring a try I think this technique has been so popular over the past year because of how satisfying it is but it seems like it require a lot of paint since we're working with a tiny canvas today I thought it is the perfect time to give it a go it's a little messy but the result is really really cool it looks like marble or if you cut open a geode I attempted this project a few different times partly because I felt like there might be a bit of a learning curve but not really I ended up going with my first attempt for the bathroom door to finish up I gave the bathtub and the toilet a few coats of spray paint and covered the floor in marble contact paper so there you have it the dream bathroom all grown up it feels clean and spacious it seems like it has a lot of good ventilation and good light which is really more than anything I've seen in my few years of apartment hunting I'm quite happy with how this turned out now let's celebrate the fact that we are now done with the four main rooms of the house overall this is really shaping up to be my dream house I'm going to think long and hard about how I want to tackle the closet the elevator and the secret roof hangout until then I hope you're enjoying the summer winter or a rainy season I'm curious to know where everyone is from and what season is where you are leave a comment below that's it for me today bye youhello I'm tired a producer here at nifty I am in the process of giving the Barbie Dreamhouse a grown-up makeover so far I have finished working on the living room bedroom and kitchen we have finally reached the last major room of the house today I am making over the bathroom honestly I don't have a lot of problem with this bathroom it's white and blue it feels clean the toilet is adorable but I do think we can make it feel a bit more grown-up and lift in by introducing some popular decor trends and items so let's get making first thing first I'm taking these panels from the wall and covering them up the original pattern is quite nice already but I wanted to cover up these small knickknacks on the floor like the trash can they don't quite fit my ultimate vision of this bathroom next I wanted to give this bathroom more storage I debated whether I should build some shelves or counter space but I remember that I have this plastic box for my tea lights which I use a couple of episodes ago I trim it down to create a basket the original tutorial use a pillowcase for the insert so I am creating a quick one out of scrap fabric I cut up some old kitchen cloth and rode them up as towels I think this turned out super cute I also tried to create a two section hamper but there wasn't enough space in the bathroom for him I'm still going to show it to you because I really like it up next it is time for some greenery I am going for this hanging macrame planter this looks intimidating but it actually is super easy you can add a bead to each pair of rope for some interest the trick is to tape the two ropes together on one end to make it really pointy so the beats will just slip right through it and then you can just snip them off when you're ready to tie the ropes finally he can tie all the ropes together in one big knot and trim the end if it is too big or too small you can always undo the knot to adjust the size it's very forgiving the next project is my personal favorite I have this extra funnel brush you also get them elaborate reusable straws and trimming down the bristles until it resembles a toilet brush for the holder I'm using a cap from a spray bottle to make it look more realistic I'm going to shorten it and use air dry clay to create the grippy handle area this might not be the most crucial item for the makeover but I think it might be one of my favorites from the whole series as a nod to myself care obsessed generation I'm giving this bathroom a rustic bath tray complete with an iPad for Netflix watching and a handmade soap which I carved out from a normal size so to match the wooden back tray of making a wooden bath mat inspired by this video instead of drilling holes in each piece of wood I'm just cutting up small craft wood and gluing them together I read that if you want your bathroom to feel like a spa you should use a wooden bath mat and of course I want my bathroom to feel like a spa and when every room to feel like a scar next up it is time for some art for this room I wanted to give paint pouring a try I think this technique has been so popular over the past year because of how satisfying it is but it seems like it require a lot of paint since we're working with a tiny canvas today I thought it is the perfect time to give it a go it's a little messy but the result is really really cool it looks like marble or if you cut open a geode I attempted this project a few different times partly because I felt like there might be a bit of a learning curve but not really I ended up going with my first attempt for the bathroom door to finish up I gave the bathtub and the toilet a few coats of spray paint and covered the floor in marble contact paper so there you have it the dream bathroom all grown up it feels clean and spacious it seems like it has a lot of good ventilation and good light which is really more than anything I've seen in my few years of apartment hunting I'm quite happy with how this turned out now let's celebrate the fact that we are now done with the four main rooms of the house overall this is really shaping up to be my dream house I'm going to think long and hard about how I want to tackle the closet the elevator and the secret roof hangout until then I hope you're enjoying the summer winter or a rainy season I'm curious to know where everyone is from and what season is where you are leave a comment below that's it for me today bye you\n"