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November 20, 2007
Video: A Bed Stuy Renovation Blog Update
Peter from the Bed Stuy Reno Blog brings us up to date with progress in the kitchen and shows us the almost-complete parlor floor bathroom that has become known far and wide for its creative floor tiling pattern. Also: Did a Baldwin brother bathe in their tub?
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Whats with the exposed plumbing in the corner? It always sounds like the brownstoner owners are the first to attack new construction not being "legal" or "up to code".
At least scarano knows that pipes go inside the wall.
Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 10:50 AM
omg, I like that bathroom but ENOUGH! I worry you guys have spent all your energy in there and won't have enough to give to the rest of the joint and actually get it done
Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 11:01 AM
that is really cool - great idea and great execution. It was interesting to hear the thought process and I think the result is great! thanks so much you guys for opening up your reno like this.
Posted by: miss priss at November 20, 2007 11:05 AM
I am very happy that you continue to feature this bathroom. I love seeing the progress and absolutely love the way it is turning out. I also prefer the videos sans Mr. B.
Congrats Peter and Mrs.!
Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 11:11 AM
Very nice renovation.
Thoughtfully and carefully done.
Did they need to do any work on the exterior?
Posted by: sam at November 20, 2007 11:20 AM
10:50, I assume the pipe in the corner is heat. At least it is my bathroom and about 99% of the apt/houses I've lived in in the city.
Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 11:21 AM
Very cool to hear the brains behind the execution. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Mrs. Limestone at November 20, 2007 11:30 AM
Please tell me you are going to cover up the no hub cast iron and the copper supplies!!!!
Tell your plumber to use all real chrome under the sinks including the supplies and make sure it is perfectly centered and spaced otherwise when you sit on the john it will drive you crazy.
Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 11:41 AM
I really like it. Anyone can go into a tile place and order tile and get someone else to install it. They used creativity, and came up with a unique pattern and then did it themselves. They have every right to be proud of it, and to linger over it. This is the best time to see it without toilets and sinks and tubs in the way.
Contrary to what someone said last video, I don't think they will get tired of it soon. I'd be patting myself on the back everytime I walked in. I really like the black woodwork, too. If it's going to be painted, I think the black definitely looks better than white would have - way too stark and antiseptic. Another good design choice.
Since they are both architects - somebody hire them, they obviously have talent. Looking forward to seeing the completed bathroom, as well as more of the rest of the house, as it gets done.
Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 11:52 AM
what happened to the survey results from last week?
Posted by: clintonhillhoya at November 20, 2007 12:09 PM
I know it's a lot on the bathroom! But that's what we got right now. Stay tuned for other developments.
As for the exposed pipes, that was intentional. G and I prefer that to seeing boxed-in pipes and soffits all over the place. You always know what's inside the boxes! The pipes had actually been boxed-in to begin with, so we removed that. And we actually worked hard to leave the pipes as unpainted and raw as possible. We just like that look.
- Peter
Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 12:09 PM
Great job and thanks for sharing it!
Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 12:38 PM
survey results tomorrow
Posted by: brownstoner at November 20, 2007 1:02 PM
Peter, do you have an equally hot and handy, but single, brother?
Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 1:02 PM
Can you please tell me how you removed the linoleum tiles from the hall. Do the tiles contain asbestos? I have a similar situation and am considering putting new hardwood over everything - sort of burying the problem, but would prefer the 19th century floors...
Posted by: guest at November 20, 2007 10:16 PM
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