Bath Reno #7: Traditional in Park Slope
At $13,000, today’s bathroom renovation comes in a little higher than some of the others we’ve featured. Judging from the before (on the jump) and after pics of this Park Slope reno, it looks like it was well worth it—we think the owner did a great job of using traditional fixtures while also creating a…
At $13,000, today’s bathroom renovation comes in a little higher than some of the others we’ve featured. Judging from the before (on the jump) and after pics of this Park Slope reno, it looks like it was well worth it—we think the owner did a great job of using traditional fixtures while also creating a very clean, light feel. Here’s what he told us about what materials went into the place:
The wall tiles are Italian “subway” style tiles, floors are white carrera mosaic with negro marquina inserts, with matching counter. All the tile is from Fuda Tile in Jersey. Fixtures are all Kohler except wc which is by Porcher. Faucets are Kohler Pinstripe series. I chose to glass block over the window because I didn’t want the maintenance headache of a window in the tub surround but I wanted to maintain some natural light. Bath is vented to the ouside and includes a central ac register so ventilation is not an issue. The enclosed steam riser makes for a comfortable radiant heated wall in the winter.
Nice job!
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Bathroom Reno #2: After the Fire [Brownstoner]
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New houses typically require 16 square feet for a powder room and 40 square feet for a full bath, but you won’t always find that in an old house. If you can steal space from an adjoining closet, it might be worth the trade off in storage space.
New houses typically require 16 square feet for a powder room and 40 square feet for a full bath, but you won’t always find that in an old house. If you can steal space from an adjoining closet, it might be worth the trade off in storage space.
Nothing sabotages the look of a bathroom — or any room in your home, in fact — than inadequate lighting. In many cases, you don’t need an electrician to replace an old lighting fixture with a pretty new one, though if you’re planning to change its location or add fixtures, you should call in a professional. Other options: replace incandescent bulbs with energy-saving compact fluorescents, or add a dimmer switch to give you bright light for makeup, softer light for a relaxing bath.
Bathrooms need not be all business; treat yourself to new accessories, functional or not. A trio of starfish (real or fake) can march along a chair rail; a basket of sea sponges adds some texture on the edge of a bath. Use attractive glass or metal canisters to store Q-Tips, cotton balls and other everyday items within reach; or display a fabulously designed toothbrush holder, soap dish and water glass on the counter. Finish with a framed print or two (either sealed to protect against moisture, or inexpensive enough to discard as soon as damage shows.)
If the floor is ugly or worn, you don’t always need to rip it up and start over. Linoleum and wood floors can be painted out with special flooring paint; epoxy paint can be used to update yucky tile. Peel-and-stick vinyl tiles are another inexpensive option.
Contrary to popular belief, replacing your basin faucet is a fairly easy DIY job, and there are many beautiful styles available for $100 or less. And you’d be surprised how much it improves the overall look of the room.
Boring in Park Slope.
One beautifully framed mirror over a sink is more attractive than many surfaces covered with mirror. Supplement it with a wall-mounted adjustable makeup mirror, and consider installing a lighted, mirrored shaving niche in your shower stall.
If you only have enough money for a small tub, buy an extra-cheap one.
That said. There is a poster who keeps posting the same and odd (since it does not apply) post on the different bathroom posts:
“I like the elegant simplicity of this renovation. Personally I might have built a soffet for the plumbing, but I recognize the complication of recreating the crown moulding to maintain its continuity. Congratulations on a nice job at moderate cost. Indeed, as the word renovation indicates: to make new again.
Posted by: guest at November 29, 2007 11:49 AM”
SOFFIT FOR THE PLUMBING??? CROWN MOULDING???
This poster posted this one on yesterday’s bathroom showcase…
By the way, they didn’t do snowflakes in the tile work. I’m depressed.