Here's a peek at the room before the work started. (From this angle you can't see how each of the elements was past their prime.)
And and an 'after' photo showing off the new floor, tub, tile surround, vanity, and sink. The mirror and light fixture over the vanity aren't showing.
With the construction work over, does that mean we're ready to jump in and start all the features of the room? Not hardly; there's still a lot of little tasks to finish up first. Today I sealed the grout lines in the shower , which needs three days to completely cure. Tonight or tomorrow the new baseboards will get a first coat of paint. While I'm at it, I'll TSP the door and put a fresh coat on it, too. Next to all the new things it looks really shabby.
Then there's the matter of decorating. The room is crying out for some color. I'll be on the hunt for some artwork, which will provide the inspiration for towel colors. I also have some ideas for embellishing the plain shower curtain.
Five years ago today: Rocky
I notice in both before and after photos that the toilet seat is in the up position. Without knowing anything more about your household, I would posit that there are more males in the house than females. Or, perhaps more likely this particular bathroom is used predominantly by males, and not females (who use other facilities within the residence).
ReplyDeleteHow close is this analysis to being correct, Kathy?
COMPLETELY! Good eye :-)
DeleteNo, no, Kathy. A critical eye is always seeing some little point of improvement!
ReplyDeleteAnd at some point that good eye decides something is 'good enough' and looks elsewhere.
DeleteYour redo looks very nice. The before picture makes me chuckle, though. Our hall bathroom looks very much the same except we have a window over the tub and tile instead of a modular tub fixture. Our 40 year-old bathroom serves us just fine as is.
ReplyDeleteYou're fortunate to have had your room last so long. I think about 40 years ago is when the quality of many items really began to decline. Today's items (unless you buy very high end) aren't built to last. That was certainly the case with our 25-year old room.
DeleteLooks great though, love the before and after.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteI like how the second picture, the space looks bigger and brighter. Great job. Enjoy your new space.
ReplyDeleteIt does, doesn't it? Amazing how new things will freshen an area up.
DeleteI love the idea of the art inspiring the towel colors. That way, if you want to completely change the look of the room you can just change the art and towels! Way more economical than a full remodel!!
ReplyDeleteThis will be the first (and last) cosmetic remodel this room receives!
DeleteThe new bathroom looks great so far, thanks for sharing before and after.
ReplyDeleteThe "after" looks great! That's the thing with cleaning and redoing rooms - once you see how good one thing looks, you start to notice how other things don't look as nice and it's a never ending cycle.
ReplyDeleteYes, never ending....
DeleteNow the fun part begins...adding the colorful touches.
ReplyDeleteYou're right!
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