I posted about this bathroom renovation project on November 10th. Â With Thanksgiving in-between, kids home from college and the holidays looming… Â I got this past the finish line just in time for Christmas!
Where we left off: Â the old sink and toilet were removed. Â Tasso marble floor cleaned, patched and sealed. Â Note that the door opens into the bathroom here. Â Reminder, total bathroom size is 4′ x 8′ including stall shower.
I decided to glaze the bathroom tiles white and save all of the original black tile detail. Â I did get rid of the old toothbrush holder and soap dish above the sink. Â See new white tiles to replace them (above).
The way it used to look.
Shower tiles getting ready to be glazed. Â I replaced the shower floor a few years ago with Carrara marble, so paper was put down to protect it.
Look how fresh the bathroom looks with white tile! Â I love the original black detail as a contrast.
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Even makes the shower feel bigger.
I was fixated on using gray in this bathroom, so I painted a few colors on the wall to see what I liked. Â I knew I was using this Duralee fabric in “smoke” for the new roman shade. Â Already leaning toward the lightest one, Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray #HC-170.
New toilet installed, a Toto Entrada. Â The tank on this model is very small, allowing for more space in a small room.
New pedestal sink by Kohler with a single control Kohler Alteo chrome faucet. Â A single control allows for more room around the sink for the user. Â I have very limited space in this corner too, which is why I went with a 21″ wide pedestal sink vs. a vanity.
New sink and toilet! Â Look how small this space is, barely room for a wastebasket between the two.
The next piece, switching the door so it opens into the bedroom vs. into the bathroom. Â When the door opened into this tiny bathroom, it took up a ton of space!
Already roomier. Â Still have to peel off the rest of that hideous wallpaper.
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Door reversed. Â New door hardware installed on the right. Â Bathroom seems more spacious now.
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I removed the old medicine cabinet and installed a new sconce on a dimmer. Â There is only one light in this bathroom (one in the shower too), so I wanted the ability to have two 60 watt bulbs instead of a single bulb. Â The horizontal style also allows space for the new frameless medicine cabinet that is taller.
Sneak preview!
I did end up choosing Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray for the walls.  I used  Decorator’s White for the trim and ceiling.
New medicine cabinet going in.
I am almost done, but still figuring out artwork (Emily does not want that picture of her in here!) and the roman shade is taking longer than I had hoped.
So happy with the gray, white and black combination! Â Trying to find a piece of art to bring a pop of color in here. Â Loving pink in this room…
New roman shade installed. Â I had it made to sit outside the window frame vs. the old shade that was an interior fit. Â It sounds weird to do that in a small bathroom, but it actually makes the window seem bigger.
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Found my “pink” artwork in a vintage poster store. Â Had it framed in white shiny enamel to contrast against the gray walls.
I also added a glass shelf from Restoration Hardware. Â Storage is limited in here, so any extra shelf space is a good thing.
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Just a reference to the past look… Â I am going to shut up now and just show you pictures!
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Ok, I am sure you have seen enough! Â I am thrilled at how this bathroom turned out. Â My daughter loves it and it is now suitable for guests visiting. Â If you want to see the original post with the before photos click here.
I am taking two weeks off for Christmas and New Year’s, so I hope everyone have a WONDERFUL holiday and I will see you in 2017! xo Liz
the wry home