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August 25, 2007
First time renovating bathroom- What inspires you in the design process??
After three years in our coop, we are ready to gut reno one of our small, rundown bathrooms.
I took a visit to Nemo and Home Depot this afternoon, to begin the education process.
How to narrow down the hundreds of choices to one toilet, one tub, one vanity and sink, etc.?
I have never read design magazines.
Where do you find your inspiration? What do you read/watch as you mull over the infinite possibilities in a project??
Our bathroom is tiny, in an older building. We're hoping to create a pre-war vibe in a pre-war building with none of the architectural character.
Author's Comments
Thank you so much for documenting the process of your kitchen reno. I just met with a designer yesterday to begin the process, and I have already learned so much from reading these blogs.
We will probably choose some engineered stone for the long counter with our sink, but I would love a wood countertop on the opposite wall. (I am also smitten with the farm sink- specifically a concrete, cayenne sink from Zoli. I'll get it if I win the lottery!)
I appreciate everyone's thoughts on the durability of wood, and the requirements to keep it looking nice.
The options seem to be:
1) Ikea's special oil
2) tung oil
3) poly
Anyone else want to weigh in on the best way to keep the butcher block looking good??
Posted by: Rev at April 12, 2008 2:18 PM in response to Kitchen Chronicles, Part 2
Thank you so much for documenting the process of your kitchen reno. I just met with a designer yesterday to begin the process, and I have already learned so much from reading these blogs.
We will probably choose some engineered stone for the long counter with our sink, but I would love a wood countertop on the opposite wall. (I am also smitten with the farm sink- specifically a concrete, cayenne sink from Zoli. I'll get it if I win the lottery!)
I appreciate everyone's thoughts on the durability of wood, and the requirements to keep it looking nice.
The options seem to be:
1) Ikea's special oil
2) tung oil
3) poly
Anyone else want to weigh in on the best way to keep the butcher block looking good??
Posted by: Rev at April 12, 2008 2:29 PM in response to Kitchen Chronicles, Part 2
Thanks for the suggestions.
I agree with RG that we are best off with a pedestal sink; we can find the lost storage in other parts. I found a great spider tile from Nemo with a black border for the floor; white subway tiles with black accent for the wall; simple pedestal sink; and nice, inexpensive retro fixtures.
It has been suggested that we use the same brand for toilet and sink, so the whites will match. Anyone had problems with mis-matched whites from different brands?
I'm getting excited. If I figure out how to post pictures, I'll send along some thoughts.
Posted by: Rev at August 28, 2007 12:35 PM in response to First time renovating bathroom- What inspires you in the design process??