BEFORE:
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| Gotta love a wooden toilet seat... not. |
AFTER
So this wasn't a total remodel. More like an updating. My dream would be to install a shower, but for now making the tub look more appealing will have to do for our guests. The floor, while not in the greatest condition is at least a neutral pattern.
This bathroom was designed around the fabric I bought for the shower curtain. I looked everywhere for a ready-made curtains that fit my vision, and it was only when I searched for fabric online that I found this beautiful pattern. It was a bit expensive, which is why I decided to make two smaller panels instead of one long curtain. I mean... c'mon, there isn't even a shower... it's a TUB. I also like the way two panels frames the window leaving no reason for window coverings... so really, I saved money... right??
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| The fabric. I had serious trouble with the fabric company, so I refuse to post a link to their site. |
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| I simply pressed the edges of the fabric 1/4 in. then 1/4 in. again and hemmed it. At the top I used a wider hem and I ironed fusible webbing up at the top to give some strength to the fabric, then had my machine do button holes for the curtain rings. |
I matched the paint to the fabric. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this color. It is Martha Stewarts "Ice Rink". THE best color for a bathroom. You walk in and never want to leave. It's beautiful.
The chrome fixtures just give such a crisp and clean feel, I'm really happy with them. Because I didn't want it to feel too industrial or cold, I went with a more feminine looking chrome.
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| Vanity and sink combo. found at Home depot. Really reasonable from the St. Paul collection. |
The chrome finishings were bought at Home Depot. The hand towel hook is actually the robe hook, but I liked the look of this better.
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| The tub needed some serious re caulking. We pulled away the old yellowing caulk strip and reapplied a clean white silicone caulking. This is where my years as a cake decorator come in handy ;) |
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| We kept the medicine cabinet because it would have been a pain to remove... it works. |
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| These lights are sufficient, not my favorite, but a girl's gotta stay within her budget. |
