“This is Insane!” Adrienne Bailon’s Brilliant Bathroom Makeover | Architectural Digest

Interior designer Erick Garcia of Maison Trouvaille returns to Architectural Digest for another episode of Replace This Space, today visiting the home of singer, actress, and TV personality Adrienne Bailon to reimagine her bathroom. More than happy with the size and brightness of her bathroom but less enamored with the decor, Erick executes a revitalizing gut-renovation that makes Adrienne’s dream for her luxurious bathroom a reality.
Talent: Erick Garcia, Adrienne Bailon
Director: Lisa Romagnoli
Senior Producer: Alyssa Marino
Associate Producer: Brandon Fuhr
Director of Photography: Joe Piacentino, Eric Brouse
Camera Operator: Chris Swenson, Brittany Berger
Audio: Carmelo Mangione, Jeff Gaumer
Production Assistant: Josiah Edwards, Ryan Coppola
Editor: Shandor Garrison
Assistant Editor: Diego Rentsch, Justin Symonds
Post Production Supervisor: Alexa Deutsch
Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
Supervising Editor: Doug Larsen
Colorist: Oliver Eid
Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi
Production Manager: Melissa Heber
Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila
Lit, Inc. Agency, Representative for Erick Garcia: Tu Tran
Brand Manager, Adrienne Bailon: Lana Hawatmeh
Senior Designer, Maison Trouvaille: Gabby Gandara
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[@mariamqasim2973]

This space had so much more potential

[@G2theS]

The woodwork and cabinetry before was 100000x more charming and cozy.

[@suzylu333]

Erick's designs are always cold and basic

[@WatcherBob920]

So you mean you dont like white on white on white? Or the same marble pattern for floor/ceiling/walls so you can barely detect the shape of the room?

[@G2theS]

@@WatcherBob920 I don’t mind white everything ..but when the goal is to make the room cozy, it doesn’t quit work (for me).

[@G2theS]

@@WatcherBob920 also… French providence & Parisian aesthetic isn’t white on white on white - there’s variations.

[@lotuscabrio2937]

@@G2theS same except I hate white. I love golf and black

[@zenshugaV]

The old bathroom but with giant palms and plants would’ve been my dream bathroom

[@melroseface1819]

Same!

[@lizet3more]

😂😂😂😂😂😂oh dear

[@Delilah422]

Loveeee how it turned out except I wouldn’t have used so much of that marble. I feel like it should’ve either been the vanity by itself or both the tub and shower and then a different vanity. It’s too matchy matchy for me but I love the French doors for the shower and the toilet room!

[@ariellewht]

Agreed

[@thetraveler1125]

Agreed, that marble is beautiful but it’s just too much. It’s an eyesore.

[@YouTubeReady]

I don't think that is real marble. When she opened the cabinet, that was a tell tale sign. I believe that maybe laminate sheets in a marble pattern. Ain't nothin with it of it is though.

[@jujununya9182]

my same thoughts

[@BloodClotCryin]

I wanted to see a BIG chandelier, more space between sinks, more art or something going up the walls, and a better partition for the toilet. It could've just been the glass outlined with gold and going up a little higher. I don't like those shabby chic curtains. He really could've gone all out with texture and pattern, even with her minimalist style. And the chaise could have been fancier. Also, I would've wanted drawer pulls! They could've added a little jewelry type aspect, a little glam, a little shine. It looks like its missing something. I almost liked it better before because I saw more potential with it. And the first chandelier would have been re-purposed in some way because it was pretty. They could've made it a floor lamp and put it behind the chaise and had a moment.

[@tn2007]

The good news is you can still do this at your house 😏

[@nevermind19700]

I think they could've completely enclosed the water closet and added a wall mount fireplace on the opposite side facing the tub. There's just so many things they could have done to spice it up , instead of the bland half glass.

[@yiorgosorion]

Putting literally 5 of those little “fresh flowers” in a room with about 4 meters high ceiling did absolutely nothing XD

[@JoyFay]

There is a bigger plant. The small one was just for the vanity.

[@Chamelikishaadi48]

😂

[@mmesanaa]

I wish they could have kept more elements from the first design. It just seems like a waste of perfectly good materials.

[@radbu1075]

Right?? Who paints over burl??

[@cooky75015]

I know right

[@AliciaRodriguez_]

They looked awful, come on. Why would you keep that?

[@feliciahaze9295]

The OG floors the chandelier 😩 sad to see them go. She wanted it more modern tho. So let's just hope things were donated 😉

[@khwezay]

Like they said NOTHING about reselling the perfectly good materials that they removed!

[@ImStuckInStockton]

This transformation turned a bland restroom that didn't use its space well into a bland restroom that doesn't use its space well with gold accents.

[@AlexandruVoda]

totally agree

[@readygi]

rooms like this were used by the royalty and were this big simply so their servants can fit in there too. sometimes smaller is better. it's hard to create feeling of cosiness with massive rooms like this. I thought the original layering of the tub was smart way to accent the tub, it just needed shape and material update.

[@cloroxbleach3757]

im glad i'm not the only person who was thinking this

[@ImaniJoi]

Thank god I’m not the only one who hates it lol

[@fluke88_]

It's like they'd die if they don't put large amount of marble in that bathroom.

[@odem5856]

A beautiful vintage atmosphere transformed into a faceless corner of Home Depot. Unless I'm missing something.

[@Janelletiffani]

This is tough because the bathroom is SO big but like awkwardly so. I think he did a good job also considering Adrienne’s own taste but not my vibe. I would have chosen a different tree though lol

[@anas.9103]

What's the point of partitioning the toilet, if the wall doesn't touch the ceiling?

[@alexander_no350]

Yes it looks cheep and awkward

[@AP-wq9dv]

The water closet should have been etched glass and floor to ceiling and there should be 2 on either side of the tub. The shower doors weren’t made large enough… the rooms size could have allowed for a sit down make up area with specialized lighting.

[@marcusmitchem6312]

Lol well when you redo your bathroom implement all of that but this what she likes/wanted for HER bathroom

[@joohsay]

she did a refresh. not a gut.

[@cpowell6070]

I wanted more warmth in her bathroom. This looks sooo cold but if she loves it that’s what counts.

[@rubyoro0]

It sounded like they didn’t want to re-plumb.

[@lisaevans5840]

This bathroom is giving me an 80's moment.

[@xenwilliams1535]

Yes ! I thought the same … almost like it could be in Wolf of Wallstreet

[@Maha420]

I'm so relieved I wasn't the only one who liked elements of the original bathroom. Tragic that the poop bowl is still next to the bath tub lol

[@judithryle2113]

And not totally enclosed. Who wants the stink exposed with a short wall

[@Its_Me_MKC]

Y’all took out that gorgeous huge mirror and gave her an itsy bitsy one and smooshed the dual sinks together. Chile y’all could’ve at least given her a sit down vanity as well with the space you saved.

[@iamkid_a]

i fear this is going to be outdated real quick - cladding everything in marble is just not timeless!!

[@jazzyg530]

And it's not practical for everyone. I don't think of marble as being baby or kid friendly. It's so slick and has hard edges.

[@joohsay]

But, it is a timeless look. May not be practical for everyone. But marble is pretty much the go to stone of choice for most high end designers!

[@MelMoy11]

Marble will never be out of style. Anything that’s natural stone will always look beautiful

[@neonkuromi]

outdated lol its not your house so that’s irrelevant. you dont have other things more important and relevant to your life to fear? not everyone loves “updated” or modern homes btw. ppl still obsess over vintage, retro etc homes.

[@iamkid_a]

@@neonkuromi whoa chill and also yeah i do think that we should be a bit more conscious about timeless design choices all around bc these things are not exacrly environmentally friendly to replace

[@giovannanascimentochaves9714]

He turned a bathroom that was full of personality and moodiness to a Kardashians bathroom

[@chop9293]

That's one exaggeration

[@janellimarie]

🤣🤣🤣

[@acidicascetic]

Exactly

[@queens6583]

The bathroom definitely looks better and the marble is stunning. However, the whole ambiance to me is rather sterile and cold. The toilet enclosure looks like an office or medical cubicle and should have been totally enclosed to mitigate smells and sounds. The room was big enough to create a beautiful makeup vanity area near or facing the window. Leaning on the counter to do makeup is a pain and if someone came in to do her makeup for special events they could have had a great space and lighting to work.. Somewhere there needed to be some kind of color to complement all the white in the room whether in the stones or tile. The beige runner in front of the vanity added nothing to the room and was rather dull. The light fixture in the ceiling was rather common when something dramatic could have been stunning. Sorry, Erick missed the mark here and perhaps she dictated a lot of what was done.

[@KCRUBYWOO]

I agree. I know they geared to Adrienne's style, but it was too much marble. It over powered the room. It needs more balance and personality.

[@pNo415]

The whole toilet situation reminded me of the movie The Help.

[@shebuilds3713]

Agreed!

[@BranMuffin365]

Tbh she probably has a whole separate dressing room with a vanity already anyways

[@simplyadiktive]

Good thing this is her bathroom and not yours!

[@ronelleharris5677]

This bathroom is so big and could have literally been made into an absolute dream. Instead it’s just boring

[@cambroslice]

I love how Erik emphasizes patience when explaining the process. As a product developer for a small furniture company that specializes in exclusive designs that are made by hand (furniture and lighting) we get push back a lot! It is common for people to expect their order to ship in 2 days, but that’s just not the case for handmade made-to-order pieces. Waiting is so worth though, as Adriana says!

[@barbarakabasu4776]

Y’all when you buy a house with your own money, one can do whatever they want with it. It may not be your personal style or mines but if she loves it, that’s all that matters. I didn’t like the before but the after is beautiful for HER. I’m just happy I get to see some interior design.

[@rnwick2646]

Bless your heart

[@lindakilson-adeyemi2623]

Honestly!

[@VanessaCreates]

Am I the only one who didn't hate that original chandelier?!😅

[@EmorettaRobinson]

I really love how they did French doors on the shower. It really made it seem much more open and bigger. I also like the push open doors. The bathroom is beautiful. 💕

[@weareallinthis3668]

Same!

[@allysonmessina1785]

I LOVE the marble, I just feel like there should have been a different color on the floor, to give some more contrast, it's almost too much white, I also LOVE the rug and other pieces!

[@Gayathri_Prabhakaran]

This bathroom is bigger than my whole house.

[@cloroxbleach3757]

they should have turned the shower into a toilet closet and created a gigantic shower inside some of the space in the bigass bathroom. idk. this renovation is a total miss in my opinion. just awkward

[@alexander_no350]

You Are right ! 😊 This toilet space now look awkward

[@jobrownsmith116]

Yes!!! I couldn't see a good solution for that awkward toilet placement but that would had worked perfectly. Even room for a small sink to wash your hands after using the toilet. Great thinking outside the box.

[@Videyo33]

I’ve seen bathrooms at hospitals with more personality.

[@lolaaaaaaaable]

The water closet feel so odd to me.

[@kristie979]

Did she get the designer on Groupon??? Fr..

[@PrincipleWoman]

Exactly what I was thinking! He’s done a terrible job on such a beautiful space

[@vengal6251]

Instead of blowing your budget with all the marble you could have build a wall in shower with no step, relocate the royaler to an actual room and get a proper counter top

[@progressbaby1]

I’m so sad that I don’t like this at all, it had beautiful bones before !! But, his client (Adrienne) loves it and that’s soo important and all that matters really. Good job to him for sticking to the brief ♥️

[@luxerelaxation427]

The Bathroom has no soul 😭😩

[@bebehammad]

Before looks beautiful!

[@daturaalba8926]

Turned out to be the most basic bathroom ever ugh

[@tracyscott2887]

Last time I checked, a “basic bathroom “ doesn’t have custom marble and heated floors..you’re a fan of the farmhouse look-aren’t you… UGH

[@tn2007]

@@tracyscott2887 lmaoooooo sis😂

[@1paradox]

​@@tracyscott2887 Calcutta marble may be expensive and beautiful, but it does feel more generic/basic these days since it seems everyone is using it. I think if they only used this marble in one place it would have made a greater impact and felt less generic.

[@passiveaggressive6175]

Im sure your bathroom looks waay better😅

[@georgiavanzaanen]

I agree! As an architect and interior designer it is very basic, nothing ground breaking in the design front. Stunning stone but it is very stark and white in there, they obviously had 💰💰💰 to afford that much stone so they could’ve done something more exciting

[@pastyourbedtime9445]

This just feels wasteful. Why replace the marble shower with a different marble? Especially after ruining a whole slab of marble on the bathtub? It’s not exactly a renewable resource. And stop talking about ‘Adrienne’s personal style’ when literally nothing in this bathroom sets it apart from current trends.

[@stepheniewise1538]

I really liked the original bathroom! It needed updated a bit but that's it! Original was a Ralph Lauren dream.

[@rulu3345]

Looks great! Bold marbles are definitely having their moment! I like the way he customized the drapery length to accommodate the tub, I will be borrowing that bit of genius...

[@YouTubeReady]

I actually like the "BEFORE" more than the after. Personally, I would have kept the cabinets and just painted them white with different handles to offset the white color. But, who knows how bad the cabinets' insides truly were, ya know? I mean, it is modernized. It is simplistic and "bougie minimalistic" (if that makes sense). I like it for her. I LOVE that they changed the flooring!!! From what we see here, little needed to be done, but again, I like its simplistic and neutral color. Props to her designer.

[@Tdswali]

I love elements of both the old and new bathroom. It looks like a marble art gallery and not a bathroom. I'm glad she liked it.

[@natalielawyerchick]

🤔 Maybe a bathroom can be too big. I think that’s the problem. It’s just so cavernous and there’s really only four things you need. A vanity, a tub, a shower and a toilet. There’s only so many ways you can configure that

[@rubyoro0]

It really was too big. Good thing he made it look smaller.

[@kimberlyharris2774]

Yassssssssss thats it! Ceiling tooo high as well.

[@SaharaKnows]

Many designers would have done a way better job.

[@bibit3856]

Love the changes in the shower and the vanity area but absolutely detest the halfway wall for the toilet. It looks like mediocre construction. Extending the wall all the way to the ceiling would had been a better idea. The glass on the wall looks outdated. A beautiful wall paper design with an eye catching chandelier would have been nicer.

[@VictoriaAHamilton]

The accessories really brought this bathroom together and made it feel more welcoming.

[@rnwick2646]

That flower vase is a joke!! He’s so bad!! 😂😂

[@sadadevries5875]

Gorgeous but the gold is too gold

[@florenceb6550]

Stunning Adrian… the French shower doors and tile are my favorites.

[@emilie658]

SILLY!

[@jesselle_]

In a bathroom that large and luxe, there is no way they are leaving that toilet closet short like that. It looks like a nice porta-potty

[@vidalove02]

Looks so much better. The only thing I would have changed is all the golds to silvers. Grey and gold doesn’t blend well.

[@mymch-c3x]

am i the only one who doesn't like it, like i love that she likes it and i know my opinion doesnt matter but like idk it seemed a little tacky yet basic it needed more detail

[@suzylu333]

why they keep saying they want to modernize but also choose things that seem old lol. also I actually love the dark panels and dark trim I feel like its so classic. I do hate the original tub and size of the vanity tho. even the original chandelier is not that bad. I also liked the original flooring. omfg I hate the marble pattern they chose. it feels so exaggerated and not subtle at all. what was supposed to look like aged brass just looks so tacky and wannabe. the half wall for the water closet feels a bit awkward for my tastes. as usual, Erick's design feels cold and lacking, especially for new york. positives: good shower and bathtub size, french doors was a good idea.

[@qymrmz]

Erick, amo lo que haces. You brought this room to the present era! ... The shower has to have cool white light and the wc needs to be closed up to the ceiling. Love you guys!

[@itsnnekatoyou]

I don’t know what y’all talking about but this is absolutely gorg goes very well with her aesthetics 😍✨✨ MARVELOUS JOB

[@GothicMaximalist]

Another fantastic job by Erick! Another happy client!

[@Its_Me_MKC]

That water closet needs to be redone. It just looks weird in that room. Why couldn’t it be floor to ceiling walls? If you blow it up in there, the smell will leak and spread in the room. Anyway, not mine and not my problem

[@lawrencer25]

Very disappointed.

[@armaniv6455]

It was a beautiful reveal and I love the separated toilet space !!

[@valerieking5265]

That toilet area is NOT enclosed. The smells and the sounds are still going to seep into the rest of the bathroom. And what's up with only ONE BATH TOWEL ROD in that huge bathroom. DUH!!! With all of that space, the designer should have installed a heated towel rack that could have easily been 5 or 6 feet tall. Heck, install another one on a different wall. I'm not a fan of the gold fixtures in the sense that over time the water stains and the skin oils will change the look of the gold fixture. I know that's in style thing right now, but it won't be after a number of years. That big, open space on the other side of the tub is a perfect spot for a huge plant. It would add some much needed color since there is SO MUCH WHITE instead of putting in a WHITE CHAISE LOUNGE. Boring. The tree on the other side of the room is underwhelming to say the least. This is just my opinion, I'm not hating on Adrienne or Erick's taste.

[@carlamariebernice1]

Really fresh and airy feeling. Love it.

[@danielo8097]

The first design was a perfect window into the past and shouldn't have been altered.

[@jvalentino6466]

I actually like it as is

[@123babyboo]

I like how he even talked about what didn’t work or workout with the different materials

[@rupertamucha]

love Erick Garcia!!! please more of this kind of content!

[@charlotteb6450]

bro i thought how it looked at the start WAS the end product 😭 i loved the old look - except the toilet lmao the water closet-thing they added was a great idea

[@jodi-annharrison2972]

Absolutely loveee it !! May God continue to increase your family! Love and Light! ❤

[@dorothyedwards7225]

That bathroom(original) is gorgeous ❣💖 I😍❤💟 the decorated sink❣💚🥰😁 Though I do light the brightness of the remodel.

[@steff8345]

Love Adrienne’s style! ❤

[@nomadine85]

The light fixture being the earring to the dress just really gave me a lightbulb moment (no pun intended) and I understand why I like the lamps I like!

[@mariposa1933]

There are incredible high windows in this bathroom! I really love the whole vanity being wrapped in all marble with built in sinks. This house is really incredible find…I watched when she was house hunting. Such a gorgeous home.

[@rallyrockstonragunath1312]

Am I the only one that likes the old bathroom more?

[@erikaleonard2848]

I am so in love with this bathroom!! 😍 Adrienne has always had beautiful taste in all her homes! 😍

[@marvelousallure1478]

this is my dream bathroom! my goodness this is beautiful!

[@JillWhitcomb1966]

I didn't mind the 'Before', aside from the dark sinks, the lack of privacy around the toilet, and the stair steps to go into the tub (how is that even safe?) But the after? Nope. Just not a fan. I'll always pick a vintage look or a vintage inspiration over something modern.

[@moneypowerglory.]

much more better👏🏽✨I like it

[@kaioiamo1503]

You are getting the design jobs because your work is amazing!!

[@1015katie]

He did such a great job ❤

[@karenbarnes8091]

Absolutely gorgeous just stunning I love everything

[@ashleyacosta2152]

Was so weird how they had the toilet just sitting in the corner lol next to a grand bathtub. Stunning after space !

[@PearlJamAndBiscuits]

She's adorable but I LOL'd when she showed up for the big reveal and forgot her pants 😆

[@laurynflores7664]

I love it!!!!!! Everything about it is amazing.

[@cooky75015]

I feel like they have overdone the marble 😔

[@JacquiesJourney]

I love love love this bathroom❤

[@MadameFierce]

Love the French doors for the shower. The Calcutta marble is also stunning!

[@luulu8404]

One thing about Erick he never disappoints!!he does enough balance of reality and fantasy yet in a classy practical way. That couch creating waiting space for Adrian given her job and surfaces for use he’s a genius. That shower I can go on and on 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@lashongrandmaof3789]

Wow!!! Amazing 🤩 Absolutely Gorgeous 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

[@ramparkash2318]

Absolutely beautiful your bathroom. Really your content is nice. Amazing work keep it up.

[@juliem1930]

She loves it and it’s beautiful 🎉good job Adrienne

[@lw3269]

Meh. Liked it better before with al the natural woodwork.

[@rickysmith581]

I 100 % agree and I’m a woodworker

[@jamalsanford0729]

Love Adrienne and her house

[@shinybaldy]

I don't know how a professional can charge for having so much room to work with but create something so tacky and dated.

[@metropcs7560]

Love the bathroom, just beautiful!!!

[@ConwayT91]

Wow that was not impressive and probably extremely expensive

[@gwenwade6059]

I love the designer! An architect at heart!

[@JkaoJelena]

American homes are all similar, the same marble design is always in the kitchen and bathroom.

[@maheshseth751]

take a shot every time you hear BEAUTIFUL. now you cant unhear it.

[@MAC-xx5to]

Beautiful bathroom.

[@MrRufusRToyota]

Impressively uncreative.

[@s_.777]

Doesn’t matter, it’s her home and that’s what she likes!

[@MimiYouyu]

​@@s_.777 opinions are allowed

[@s_.777]

@@MimiYouyu Which is why I can freely express mine

[@MimiYouyu]

@@s_.777 Yet you do not offer others the same courtesy which you yourself demand.

[@keylime2998]

Not my favorite. A bit cold

[@mwmsjuly19]

If she likes it, I love it. I don't care for it before or after, though the designer ticked all of boxes.

[@minahmalist5738]

I think Eric actually really liked that Chandelier. I DID 😬

[@simple_naildesigns]

They had me at, heated floors 🥹

[@otobongmbosoh9449]

SO LOVELY

[@safaa9654]

They should have made it smaller. It's so big it's ridoculous. Also it's really stupid to hide the toilet like that, arent you supposed to get to it and use it quickly?? Why tf is it hidden away that, it looks even worse bow and stands out more 😂