A beautiful vintage inspired River Forest, IL master bathroom. Dual vanities, tub and separate shower modernized the space but maintained the vintage feel of this 1929 home.
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Jodie Chandler wrote:
Sconces - I love the sconces. Where can I buy them? »
Normandy Remodeling Hi Jodie, I've looked through our files but have not been able to locate information about where these sconces were sourced. We do regularly work with local boutique lighting companies, perhaps your local lighting shop would be a good place for you to begin your search if looking for something similar. Good luck!
Can you mount shower fixtures on beveled tile? - We are renovating our master bath. I wanted beveled subway tile in the shower, but the folks at the tile center said that shower fixtures cannot be mounted directly onto that type of tile because there will be gaps. Clearly the fixtures in this photo are mounted on the beveled tile. Can you please help me with this issue? »
Normandy Remodeling We have not had any issues mounting fixutres to beveled tile. At the point where the flange meets the tile, you may need some silicone caulk, but it should be able to be resolved without too much difficulty.
Love the carrara marble console sinks...but too risky?? - I LOVE the carrara marble console sinks, but every time I want to install something in carrara marble I am told, "Do not do it. It etches, it stains...and on and on." What is your experience and advice. I would like to do exactly what you did in my powder room, but do I have to run in after every guest to check my sink or floor out so it isn't ruined? »
Normandy Remodeling Marble is a very porous material and we do advise our clients of all the challenges and risks of having marble in their bathroom, many of which you mentioned in your question. Whenever possible, we try to find lower maintenance options that would give our homeowners a similar look without the concerns that marble provides. However, some people love the stone so much that they are willing to accept the risks and be as diligent as they can for upkeep.
If you are truly concerned about the damage that the stone may incur, you may want to investigate solid surface materials such as Cambria, or harder natural stones such as Quartzite, which may give you a similar look with lower risks for damage.
One other thing to consider is that if you're well aware of the risks, you can consider how much traffic your powder room will have vs a master bedroom. It may have less opportunity for damage in the powder room than in a regularly used full bath, but that is an assessment you would have to make for your home. Best of luck in finding the right solution for you!
How did you frame the corners of the knee walls and door opening? - Can you please provide details on how you framed frame the corners of the knee walls and door opening »
Normandy Remodeling Ironwood Builders, that was kind of you to outline the construction method you would use to help out Lewis Renovation. We share quite a bit of information for homeowners on Houzz but have elected to keep some details of our projects private, out of respect for the homeowners who invited us into their home to create unique solutions that were designed and constructed specifically for them. It is out of respect for these long standing client relationships that we do not share certain details, but I'm sure that Lewis Renovation will be grateful for your insight for what may be a similar project they are completing.
How did you connect the glass to the beveled tile without having unsightly gaps? - What did you do to provide a clean look where the glass enclosure and beveled tile meet? »
Normandy Remodeling The tile is set first, and when the installer goes to place the glass, he cuts into the tile to effectively create a channel for the glass to set cleanly into the tile without gaps.
Normandy Remodeling When constructing half walls such as this, Normandy ties the wall into the sub floor and side wall, in addition to installing metal strapping on the 45 degree angle for lateral support. This, in addition to the cement board and tile, provides a rigid, stable wall.
Normandy Remodeling Tammy, the subway tiles that line the shower and the walls are from DalTile, they are 2" x 4" in a color called Arctic White. Hope this helps!
Normandy Remodeling I've searched our files and unfortunately I was unable to locate specifics about these particular light fixtures, although we typically use local boutique lighting companies to find unique pieces such as these. If you visited some local lighting stores in your area you will likely be able to find something similar for your home. The link provided by Kimberly does show very similar light fixtures, if not the same.
The chandelier and sconces pictured above are from Framburg's Nocturne Collection. Both of these fixtures are available at Build.com. You can view the gorgeous chandelier here: http://bld.cm/N9nB8e. The sconces are listed here: http://bld.cm/KzeNfr.
Beautiful room! Could you tell me the manufacturer / source of the shower door. I'm having a hard time finding a manufacturer that will hinge on the side that is 1/2 wall, 1/2 glass. Thanks! »
Normandy Remodeling Bepsf is correct, this shower was custom fabricated and installed. Given what you've described, that might be the best route for you as well.
Normandy Remodeling I'm sorry, but I've searched our files and unfortunately I was unable to locate specifics about these particular light fixtures, although we typically use local boutique lighting companies to find unique pieces such as these. If you visited some local lighting stores in your area you will likely be able to find something similar for your home. Good luck in your bathroom renovation
cdeyesso Interesting. We ended up buying the entire Kathryn console (top and legs) from Kohler and now wish we'd gone your route. Love the legs, but the stone they used is not the best. Not terrible, but if I had it to do over again, I would definitely choose my own slab.
Chambers Construction This is definately not Silver Sage by Restoration Hardware. It is too bright and too blue. Silver sage is a beautiful silvery sea foamy muted color. I have it and love it.
Normandy Remodeling dinacp is correct that this paint color is part of the Silver Sage Paitn Collection from Restoration Hardware. There are several shades in this collection which may account for the variation that Chambers Construction is seeing.
Normandy Remodeling The color of the grout is white, and our in house tile expert believes he has located a very similar beveled tile. He believes that the tile by Adex Mfg. Neri Series, beveled brick mosaic, 2" x 4", white is very similar to the tile seen in this photo. Hope this helps!
Normandy Remodeling I've looked through our files for details on the light fixturess and unfortunately I was unable to locate specifics about these particular lights. We typically use local boutique lighting companies to find unique pieces such as these, and perhaps if you visited some local lighting stores in your area you will likely be able to find something similar for your home. Good luck!
If your budget does not allow for an entire floor of basketweave, use it in small doses. In this bath, it is featured in a small "rug" and shower niche detail.
1. Console sink. This type of sink is mounted on legs, exposing the plumbing underneath. From 1900-1920, the sanitary bath became very important, and the openness allowed for ventilation and thorough cleaning.
This one has a Cararra marble top, white porcelain under mount sink and chrome legs. The deck is wide enough to place toiletries. A beautiful crystal chandelier and sconces adds a touch of glam.
20. A vintage-inspired look made many want to save this luxurious bathroom photo in their ideabooks. The marble basket-weave tile on the floor creates a great bathmat effect. Houzz users also wanted to know all about the beautiful sconces and matching chandelier. Tell us: Which bathroom is your favorite?More: The Best Bathrooms of 2010See the all-time most popular bathroom photos on Houzz
2. Shrink your storage. We aren't opposed to vanities, especially in bathrooms where storage is at a premium, but when it comes to taking advantage of every square inch of visual space, sometimes sacrificing storage makes sense. Pedestal or open-leg sinks can have a vintage appeal, and they don't block the eye one bit. As a bonus, in a smaller space, working in double sinks sans cabinet can be much more doable than making room for a double vanity.
A shower stall. Pony walls around a corner shower stall enclose sink areas and provide a backsplash. Using clear glass to enclose the stall keeps a more open feeling and makes the space feel larger.
added by Graham Builders to bathroom (13 days ago)
tile to wainscoting gives texture, octagonal shower space is good used of the corner, like inset tile niche and "area rug" design on floor, color palette