This weekend is the weekend we will be tearing out the downstairs bathroom and after hours and hours worth of searching I think I have finally gathered enough pictures to get a general direction that I want to steer this bathroom.
Even though we already bought our sink I am still in love with the dark wood vanities that are out. So I figured I would do the rest of the bathroom accents in this dark mahogany wood. (the mirrors, wall decor and built-ins.)
This is the exact same sink we picked up off of CraigsList- the owners had never installed it and we picked it up for $40 bucks! Talk about a steal!
Ideally this is what we are planning on putting in to replace our icky yellow tub.
I mostly liked the general light and dark color scheme in this room, but I especially liked the tile!
Some cute storage ideas for my custom shelving my brother is installing for me!
I adore these built-ins. Behind the door in this bathroom is a nook and Im thinking something like this will be perfect.
If we are able I think having built-ins like these are nice to have too.
Of course I am fully expecting for things to change just as they did with the first bathroom. We had no idea we would be putting in raised ceilings- but six pounds of extra drywall mud and one chandelier later here we are. I think thats part of the fun in renovating an old house, you always find surprises you weren't expecting.
At this point my only hesitation in ripping out our bathroom downstairs is, its our only shower! I suppose that will give us good incentive to get it finished ASAP and not drag it out like we did with the last renovation. This bathroom will be a mite more work considering we will be needing to add in a lot of new features to bring it up to date- My ultimate dream for this bathroom would be to:
- Install heated flooring
- install shower surround with rain shower head
- all new maple wood storage
- install a ventilation fan (WE DONT HAVE ONE!)
- install a new window
- Install a pocket door to save room in this already tiny space.
The heated flooring might be a bit much considering we only have about three months worth of freezing cold here in Florida. But, a girl can dream cant she!?
3 Days and Counting. I hope all is well in your world.
Victoria,
ReplyDeleteI love all those ideas! I'm going to email you a picture of our glass shower door. It's the same idea but the glass looks a more period. Also we got a super quiet vent and you can't even tell it's on. I'll try to find the name of the maker, we love it!
Keep us posted with lots of pictures, I love seeing the process. Hopefully you won't find any surprises.
Kathy
Victoria,
ReplyDeleteYour inspiration photos are great. I have some dark pieces in our bathroom. I thought I was finally going to post about it after ordering the sink faucets only to discover they are the wrong kind! UGH! (I keep telling myself this is why I don't have a contemporary home. By the time I finish a project it would be considered vintage! HA!) Looking forward to your progress. I know it will look spectacular.
Your Friend,
Deborah
I found your blog while visiting another blog....thanks for sharing your home. I picked up some great glass canisters just liked the ones pictured at Home Goods a few months back. Good luck! Can't wait to see the completed space.
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