You all might remember last fall that I mentioned I was going to remodel my master bath.
Well, finally some progress has been made.
Here's the "before" pictures:
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The plan is to remove the vinyl floor, replace it with travertine, tile halfway up the walls, to the height of that little wall between the tub and the shower. Add a real cabinet in that corner where the metal towel rack was, paint, change the towel bars and oter fixtures, change the light over the sinks, and if I dont run out of patience, money, or time first, add crown molding and some paneled trim work on those odd slopes over the tub and toilet areas.
So far, the original floor and baseboards are gone, and the backer for the tile is down.
Here's the "during":
(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k199/Gryphon_photo/DSCF9362.jpg)
That is a nice size bathroom!!! I really like the look of travertine. I would love to put it in my kitchen but I would never get its value out at resale time!
Quote from: kimmi on March 24, 2008, 10:01:08 AM
That is a nice size bathroom!!! I really like the look of travertine. I would love to put it in my kitchen but I would never get its value out at resale time!
Its what I really wanted, but after pricing it, it was way out of the ballpark for what I thought I should spend on this house.
Then, a builder I know told me he had a few hundred square feet left over from a huge job...so I got it for like 2 bucks a square foot, and couldnt pass it up.
Good deal!!! Always good to know people who know people who can get you things... :biggrin:
Ooh...how exciting, Gryphon!!! Can't wait to see the "after" -- sounds like it's going to be really nice.
Ooc, have you picked out a color for the walls? How about a finish for the fixtures? And...what type of light fixture would you like to use over the mirror??
(We're preparing to do a bathroom renovation this summer and have been considering options!)
P.S. Looking at the photos of the current bathroom state, I really like the drawer pulls on the vanity...are they like a brushed bronze or black enamel?
Quote from: Sunny on March 26, 2008, 06:41:51 PM
Ooh...how exciting, Gryphon!!! Can't wait to see the "after" -- sounds like it's going to be really nice.
Ooc, have you picked out a color for the walls? How about a finish for the fixtures? And...what type of light fixture would you like to use over the mirror??
(We're preparing to do a bathroom renovation this summer and have been considering options!)
P.S. Looking at the photos of the current bathroom state, I really like the drawer pulls on the vanity...are they like a brushed bronze or black enamel?
Thanks Sunny!
The bathroom knobs...I dont know how to describe them. They are like a black chrome almost. They look like that black stone you see rings and necklaces made out of sometimes...hematite? I think thats what its called.
Because I dont want to have to change all the faucets, Im going to stick with nickel hardware...though my preference would have been oil rubbed bronze.
The walls will be a dark brown...if the white tile halfway up the walls happens. if not, Im not sure.
Wow that is a huge master bath. Can't wait to see it finished sounds fantastic.
Quote from: me on March 26, 2008, 10:18:06 PM
Wow that is a huge master bath. Can't wait to see it finished sounds fantastic.
after four days and counting of dust, mess, and stubbing my toes, I cant wait to see it finished either! LOL
Thanks...I hope it comes out as well as I imagine it.
Sounds like a great plan. I'm looking forward to the after photos as well.
Quote from: Gryphon on March 26, 2008, 07:15:03 PM
Thanks Sunny!
The bathroom knobs...I dont know how to describe them. They are like a black chrome almost. They look like that black stone you see rings and necklaces made out of sometimes...hematite? I think thats what its called.
Because I dont want to have to change all the faucets, Im going to stick with nickel hardware...though my preference would have been oil rubbed bronze.
The walls will be a dark brown...if the white tile halfway up the walls happens. if not, Im not sure.
Ahhh...okay! Hematite is cool...I was thinking they were a dark bronze...oil rubbed? I am not very well versed in these types of things, but I think that's the finish I like!
It already looks pretty 'spa-like'. Keep the photos coming as the project progresses, please! :yes:
no progress in a few days because I dont have a wet saw...
>:(
Quote from: Gryphon on March 27, 2008, 08:17:27 PM
no progress in a few days because I dont have a wet saw...
>:(
Guess that means its either a trip to the rental place or you're going shopping......
I love watching stuff like this. There's a program on one channel where someone currently renting buys a house. The people who own that house buy a different house. Both buyers make changes to the houses and after a few months they bring the previous occupants back to the house to see the changes and see what they think. :biggrin:
It's fun because the people leaving the house, believe they've got it decorated perfectly and they rarely have anything positive to say when they come back and see the changes, but more often than not, the changes are good ones.
Anyway, off topic, but I can't wait to see the finished product
Quote from: PIYA on March 28, 2008, 09:26:16 AM
I love watching stuff like this. There's a program on one channel where someone currently renting buys a house. The people who own that house buy a different house. Both buyers make changes to the houses and after a few months they bring the previous occupants back to the house to see the changes and see what they think. :biggrin:
It's fun because the people leaving the house, believe they've got it decorated perfectly and they rarely have anything positive to say when they come back and see the changes, but more often than not, the changes are good ones.
Anyway, off topic, but I can't wait to see the finished product
oh yes! I love that show...Moving Up? I think?
the host was on trading spaces?
I dont think I would want to return to one of my previous homes...
when I was in high school...my mom had the bright idea to take me back to my first house. What was a cozy starter home in the mid seventies had become a real dump in the mid nineties.
When we left, I told mom "I didnt realize you all were so poor when you first got married"
she said, "We werent...but thats the exact same carpet that was in the house when we sold it, the same wallpaper in the kitchen....other than the furniture, nothing has changed!"
:spooked:
So I was going to use this weekend to lay the tile...
When I did my last bathroom, I borrowed a tile saw from a friend, which was my plan again.
Well, his saw is too small for the 18 inch tiles I have. So I needed to rent one.
Which, I found, is quite expensive. ($70 bucks a day) I figured I'd need the saw for two days at least.
So, I can pay $140 to rent a saw and spend all weekend doing it. Or, I can pay someone $250 to just come in and lay it for me.
Not a hard decision.
LOL
Quote from: Gryphon on March 28, 2008, 09:30:12 AM
oh yes! I love that show...Moving Up? I think?
the host was on trading spaces?
I dont think I would want to return to one of my previous homes...
when I was in high school...my mom had the bright idea to take me back to my first house. What was a cozy starter home in the mid seventies had become a real dump in the mid nineties.
When we left, I told mom "I didnt realize you all were so poor when you first got married"
she said, "We werent...but thats the exact same carpet that was in the house when we sold it, the same wallpaper in the kitchen....other than the furniture, nothing has changed!"
DOug...my favorite interior designer on Trading Spaces.
Hey G -
If you ever shop HomeDepot online...now's the time to check out their LIGHTING!!! They have 20+ pages of lighting for prices up to 75% off.
I have no idea how long the special will be featured, but there are some gorgeous selections for a great price!!!
Thanks Sunny, Ill check it out.
You're very welcome. :)
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More progress this weekend.
I changed two things...one, Im not tiling on the walls because the accent tile I wanted was a lot thicker than the field tiles I wanted, and that would just look stupid. So, I put in much taller baseboards.
And, I cant find a real cabinet to stick in that corner--and to have one made is more than I think its worth, so Ill just find a nicer piece of furniture.
And its done!
(Well, crown molding will come later this month, and I have to find a new cabinet for the towels, but for the most part---its done!)
(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k199/Gryphon_photo/DSCF9438.jpg)
I love it! The accent walls are great! I've been thinking about painting my living room and it's kinda small, so I'm thinking of using accent walls to make it appear larger, but I'm not sure which combo will accomplish that.
Anyway, awesome bathroom!
Very nice. I know you're glad to have it done.
Piya...I was a little surprised that the dark color made the bathroom feel bigger...I wouldnt be afraid to paint your living room whatever color you want.
And ME...YES! Im so glad to have it usable again...
It looks AWESOME, gryphon! Please tell us the name of the wall color!?!? That's similar to the color we'd like to paint the exterior of our house. :yes:
The white towls & accessories make the bathroom look so crisp...spa-like!
And the baskets are a great addition, too!
Good job! Thanks for sharing photos. :)
Thanks Sunny, the color is Sherwin Williams Hopsack.
They actually have a great product in their "Duration" line...believe it or not, that is ONE coat of paint. The Duration stuff is scrubbable but is not at all glossy...goes on smooth and covers really well.
What a warm color!!!
PIYA don't be afraid of choosing an accent color. I did the navy blue and love it!!! White trim helps though.
Hopsack, huh???
Will definitely check that out when it comes time to pick out the exterior color. We tried last summer & could never find a good shade, so husband gave it up for the time being.
We're trying to paint over the siding (it's aluminum!) as it's still in great condition...until it's financially feasible to be replaced with updated materials. Everything came out a couple shades lighter when applied. (Yes, we have lovely little test patches on the back of the house...neighbors probably love us! LOL!)
Thanks for the info!!!
You're going to be the talk of the neighborhood Sunny! ;) :razz: