Inspirations for the Master Bathroom

Enough about the construction for a second, let's talk about what inspired us to do a vintage bathroom in the first place. The Man and I did a lot of research for this bathroom (Houzz, Pinterest, Home Depot, Lowes, scouring Google). I think that bathroom was more thought-out than the kitchen (hence probably all the issues with the kitchen). We love the white/black vintage, elegance look but keeping it fresh, bright and classy. Classy is the key word here. The Man is all about classy, all about elegance, all about keeping it with the "period" of the house.

We are doing a black and white theme for the master bathroom:

- white hexagon tiles in the dry flooring area
- matte black hexagon tiles in the wet flooring area
- white subway tiles with medium grey grout for the shower/tub area
- white wainscotting on the walls in the dry area
- black painted wall above wainscotting and white subway
- black exterior base/shiny white interior clawfoot tub
- vintage shower and tub valves and faucets
- dark espresso vanity with white sink
- scones, mirror and toilet yet to be decided

Hope it turns out nice!

The Lady

Week 5: Clawfoot Tub, Exposed!

The Man and I were very worried about this clawfoot tub that we started to demo last week. First of all, all we could see was about 10% of the tub and couldn't determine if the rest of the tub was a piece of crap or if it was in mint condition. Finally, the demo crew broke through to the tub and relocated it out of the bathroom. It is in fantastic condition. Yes, it looks dingy and dirty and rusty. But with a little bit of TLC, this tub will look wonderful!! I can't wait to see it restored!! The Man and I want a nice shiny glossy white tub, with a semi-gloss black exterior base. Perfect!!

(Our beautiful clawfoot tub that needs a little love)

(Don't you love the guacamole colored carpet?!)

(This foot worried the Man and I to death! Turns out, it was not broken!! It just
slides on and off!! Phew!!)

(Rusty drain pipes that need to be changed out. We're thinking nice chrome ones!)

Exciting things are happening,

The Lady

Week 4.5: Demo & Discovery

Week 4.5, still in the middle of the week and everything is moving at snail pace. It's honestly a bit frustrating. I wish things would happen at the house already but it seems like we take 1 step forward and are pushed back 2 steps :(

We recently were demoing the enclosed tub in the master bathroom. Lo and behold, we found it to be a clawfoot freestanding tub!! How crazy is that. It's in fairly good shape. Needs a new glazing surface inside and a paint job on the exterior (which is another vendor I have to find now!! Sigh...).

In a way it's awesome because we literally get to restore an original piece from the house. In another way, we're back to the drawing board with the design of the bathroom after we finished walking it and talking it through with our GC. He must think we're nuts!!

(The Man hacking at the enclosed tub)

(The Man looking at the piping)

Here's a video of the Man demolishing away....or taking out his built up anger....

Plowing through,
The Lady