The bathroom renovation
The bathroom renovation started last week and we're, probably, about 3/4 finished! It's gone so quickly. We're not done yet; there are still some key items to be addressed. But the cabinets have been refaced and much of the tiling is done. Grouting still has to be done, the floor has to be replaced, the toilet and light fixture installed, and then all the glass has to be taken care of. And I'll be painting the room myself. But in the meanwhile, I thought it would be fun to post some pictures. These will go under a cut so as not to annoy anyone who doesn't care.
The first two pictures are of the original bathroom in all its 1970s glory: plastic flooring, cheap wooden cabinets and safety glass around the shower stall. The next couple are of the teardown. And those that follow are of the renovation process. I'm madly fond of tile and delighted I could get something nice into this bathroom. Overall, I wanted an airier look than the original, and I think we're achieving that.
I will say this much: As much as I'm enjoying watching all this--and occasionally participating in a fairly benign way--it's far more stressful than I realized it would be having strangers in my house all day and living with all the attendant mess and clutter. The contractors are nice guys and they're getting good work done. But, boy, am I looking forward to having my place all to myself again!
The first two pictures are of the original bathroom in all its 1970s glory: plastic flooring, cheap wooden cabinets and safety glass around the shower stall. The next couple are of the teardown. And those that follow are of the renovation process. I'm madly fond of tile and delighted I could get something nice into this bathroom. Overall, I wanted an airier look than the original, and I think we're achieving that.
I will say this much: As much as I'm enjoying watching all this--and occasionally participating in a fairly benign way--it's far more stressful than I realized it would be having strangers in my house all day and living with all the attendant mess and clutter. The contractors are nice guys and they're getting good work done. But, boy, am I looking forward to having my place all to myself again!