Friday, June 1, 2012

Bathroom shopping

The emergency plumbing fixes for the kids' bathroom are complete (though we're leaving the pipes exposed a little longer, to make sure there are no issues!)
We've decided to move forward with re-doing this bathroom next.

Here's a "Before" of the room:


Last weekend, we did a little shopping!


First item we purchased is the new commode 
(bye, bye to the mint green one!)




Then we picked up a new ceiling fan/light, plus the duct kit
(we have a strong feeling that the existing one isn't vented properly...
it wasn't working when we moved in!)

I like how the fixture doesn't LOOK like a fan.


The tub is going to stay.  It's cast iron and in great shape- the color is just kinda funky.  I'm hoping that neutralizing the other clashing colors (namely the mint sink & toilet, and ugly floor!) will tone it down.
Worst case we'll get it re-glazed white.

We are going to take out the sliding glass shower doors, so I picked up one of those curved shower rods, and a new shower curtain & rings.

At the bottom, is a sample tile (clear/green glass- though the pic doesn't show it well).  We're thinking white subway tile for the shower & a strip of this glass tile as an accent.  We've also gathered some paint color chips. 


We still have to select the sink & vanity- it's currently under debate.

Plus I'm not sure what we're doing with the floor...
First I was leaning towards white tile (maybe in a herringbone pattern?)
but as I'm looking at photos online, I'm being drawn toward the ones with wood floors.  A light wood might give it an understated beach-y feel.

Lots more to do, so trying to sprinkle in some of the fun stuff along the way!
 I'm liking how it's all coming together though!

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