The amazing, talented, do-it-yourself-er I married these many years ago spent much of Monday cracking tile off the walls in the hall bathroom. You know, the one right across from my home office.
My concentration must be better than I think because I did two interviews with university professors back to back on Monday, and I didn’t even hear the noise until I hung up.
Removing 1970s tile, one by one, to make way for new ones requires a lot of banging. It’ll be cool when it’s done: New vanity, new potty, and some new tile. Not a remodel. Just a face-lift.
I’ve been hoarding a Bed, Bath & Beyond gift card from my sister since xmas. I’ll use that to buy new towels and other bath accessory do-dads when it’s all done.
Should be fun. Everything is based on the look of the new sink/vanity combo. It took us ages to find one we both liked that we thought would work in the space.
For me, there is something comforting about the big white sink. It’s sort of a farm-house vibe , I guess.
It’ll be a while before I can have a “Calgon, take me away” moment. (Yes, I totally dated myself with that reference.) BUT, having a fresh look is a good thing for anyone. Even if that person is a bathroom.
Love the look. Renovating our bathroom is on my list, but it comes well after the kitchen. 1930s house here with some wacky spaces.
Thanks. We’re going with a vintage-looking white subway tile, some wainscot that we’ll paint, and a sort of random-ish floor tile patter that is sort of stone-like.
For being such a guy’s guy, Tom actually has an incredible of home decor style.
TOTALLY love the new look!
There were days during the worst of the puny potty construction–dry walling, framing, etc.–where I had to escape to the friendly coffee house down the street.
I feel your pain. But it’s worth it!