Planning and Beginning a Bathroom Remodel

(January, 2010)

Happy new year!

It is winter, and Ryan needed a new project to keep him busy and learning.  During a re-grouting this winter, Ryan noticed that a couple of tiles were loose.  Oops!  The previous bathroom remodel utilized drywall behind the shower walls.  We decided to use this as an opportunity to renovate the bathroom.

To recap, this was the last update to the bathroom, before the demo work:

This bathroom style does not reflect the 1920's.  In our remodel, we hope to use period-appropriate colors, hardware finishes, and tile for a "vintage modern" appearance, rather than a 1990's ranch style.

But first, Ryan had to gather some valuable inspiration at The Tile Shop.

Then, the demo:

Kayla Pulls the First Accessories and Tiles--and we are committed to a month-long process, with no extra bathrooms in the house!

Another secret uncovered is an old window frame and top sash, which was covered by tile in a previous remodel.  We decide to leave it covered because our neighbor's dining room is directly across from the window :)

Ryan celebrates the easy removal of the old tongue and groove flooring.  Next will come the new subfloor and hardiboard.

A new toilet and cast iron tub are introduced to the room. 

We will post the finished bathroom pictures soon.  So far, the hardest lesson has been the realization that replacing a bathroom in a one-bath home is a sacrifice, from start to finish.  But the results will prove to be worth it, we are sure.  We just picked out subway tile and a contemporary glazed octagon ceramic tile floor.  marble inlays will be added as a border for the subway tile in the shower surround.  Time period sensitive chrome hardware will be used throughout the room, and a pedestal-influenced vanity from Home Depot with bottom drawers will finish the room off!



Del Mar Vanity from Home Depot.  What we like: Vintage styling cues from the pedestal sink, with modern bathroom storage needs taken into account with the handsome shaker cabinets, below.


We also consult a vintage Aladdin paint color brochure found online, to pick a light blue paint for the room:

Evercote House Paint Color Chart from 1917:

Check back soon!

-Ryan & Kayla-