Bathroom Reno #4: Glass Tile Time
Luckily for us, today’s bathroom blogger took some photos of the “somewhat livable” bathroom in his South Slope co-op before demolishing it to start over with this glass tile theme. The toilet is Duravit, the tub Zuma, the fixtures and sink Lacava. He went with a satin-finish slate floor and a concrete slab countertop from…
Luckily for us, today’s bathroom blogger took some photos of the “somewhat livable” bathroom in his South Slope co-op before demolishing it to start over with this glass tile theme. The toilet is Duravit, the tub Zuma, the fixtures and sink Lacava. He went with a satin-finish slate floor and a concrete slab countertop from Room & Board. His one regret? The amount of grout that’s visible as a result of using such small tiles (which, by the way, are from Waterworks).
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Hi Rusty, thanks for posting your beautiful bathroom. I have a question about the toilet — is it the kind that has two different levels of flush, using different amounts of water? It looks that way to me, from the flush mechanism on the top of the tank. We’re thinking about buying one, either a Toto or a Duravit, and I was just wondering how you like it so far. Thanks.
Ps.. Only thing I didn’t like was the lighting on both side of the mirror (is that florescent?)
Very contemporary. It’s nice. The new toilet and sink are the best. The tub looks bigger and more useful. I hate small baths!
The old wood cabinet was ugly. I had a similar one and replaced it with a pedestal sink and it looks cleaner and more spacious, especially with a tiny bathroom like mine. As for storage: listen, you make accommodations given your space. If you’re anal about storage you don’t live in a brownstone with tiny baths and closets. You get a modern apartment.
Nice bathroom.
Just my general pet peeve, but does anyone else hate when a toilet is next to the tub?
Oh, and I forgot to mention that we have a shower curtain that we moved to each side for the picture.
Hi. I’m the owner of this bathroom. Thanks for all the positive remarks, I appreciate it. I’ll try to answer your questions.
Our friends had just purchased this same tub when we were trying to decide what we wanted to do. We loved theirs so much we just copied them (so we didn’t have to go to a showroom to see it). It’s my wife’s favorite part of our entire apartment renovation. I don’t remember exactly where we got it but there’s only two places in New York that sell Zuma, one in Manhattan and one in Brooklyn and we ordered it from the place in Brooklyn.
The total cost of the bathroom just under $5,000. (tub=$1,500; wall tiles=$1,200)
Regarding storage, we had two in-wall custom cabinets made and they fit just to the left of the toilet (which is to the right of the vanity/sink). It’s just out of both pictures. The other side of that wall is the kitchen wall so it’s extra thick, therefore there was a lot of empty space inside of the wall where there were no pipes. We figured it was lost space and would be put to good use as a place for towels and hairdryer and everything else my wife uses. Also, the mirror/vanity has storage into the wall as well.
There is recessed lighting (on dimmers which is really nice when you want a relaxing soak in the tub) as well as the vanity lighting (Artemide). Each on different switches.
Glass tiles are difficult for the reasons listed by others above. Small tiles = lots of grout. I’m not a fan of that much grout in my shower and I’ve had to replace both tiles and grout twice (and will need to again soon) because I haven’t yet found a good sealant. Right now we dry the shower with a towel after we take our showers. A total pain but it keeps it clean and minimizes the problems so much grout causes.
And I agree with those who like features like this on Brownstoner. Seeing before and after pictures is one of the many reasons I love coming to this site (and do on my own site).
Yes, I for one am dismayed that Brownstoner is discussing brownstone renovations. How did we lose our way?
oddly enough, 12:35 is also the same person as 12:10 and 12:21. His/her fourth personality will be appearing shortly. Oh wait, it’s ME! Hi everyone!!!
12:43 – 12:36 here, and couldn’t agree more. The bickering on this site has really gotten out of hand, and I for one am glad to hear (read?) someone differ without venom.
I’m glad some folks (you presumeably included) like the more modern thing – as would I, in a different context – but I just thought it might be worth mentioning an alternative on a site where people are always asking for more financially reasonable alternatives. If you can afford to put in all those tiny little tiles, and like that, by all means. On the other hand, we have here a room with some charm as it was, with a little updating. As you say, just an alternative.