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Sad 70s bath gets an update!

10 years ago

My husband and I left our condo (where I did a bathroom remodel that we STILL miss) and moved into a home that was built in the 70s. None of the bathrooms were updated. We made the lower-level bathroom our first big project.

I still have one blank wall that might need some art or extra hooks and I might paint the non-tiled areas gray at some point, but work is done!


BTW, we got three quotes on the glass panel. I posted a thread here after I was disappointed by the high quotes. The third guy decided to send a quote by text after we left a voicemail to schedule a call (we passed on that one). The fourth came in at $800 and they were able to schedule us earlier than the other two. Hooray!

One bathroom down, two to go!


Before:

After:




I had wanted the niche on the wall that faces you when you enter the room, but that didn't work out for a couple reasons. I was so excited when we realized we could put a niche that was extra deep on the wall by the fixtures! I love it!





Floor tile - Deco D'Antan by Tagina
Overside subway - American Olean
Chair rail - Ceramic Expressions
Vanity - Kitchen Bath Collection
Faucet - Newport Brass
Toilet - Kohler Memoirs Stately
Shower fixtures - Pottery Barn (I do not recommend!)
Towel bar/ring/hook/paper holder - Restoration Hardware
Light fixtures - Shades of Light
Mirror - Horchow

Comments (26)

  • 10 years ago

    It looks terrific!

    Jeannine thanked cat_mom
  • 10 years ago

    Great job. It looks awesome.

    Jeannine thanked maries1120
  • 10 years ago

    What a great transformation. It looks so bright and fresh. What a joy it must be to enter this bright and fresh space early in the morning. Kudos!

    Jeannine thanked User
  • 10 years ago

    Love your tile choices and the marble vanity top. Great job.

    Jeannine thanked algeasea
  • 10 years ago

    So pretty! I'm bookmarking this for my DD'S bath in the new house!

    Jeannine thanked juddgirl2
  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Thank you so much for adding your non recommendation on the shower fixtures. I'm look at those today for mine, and love the look, and know now to look elsewhere!

    Your bathroom looks beautiful!

    Jeannine thanked Meris
  • 10 years ago

    WOW! I love it all, but that mirror and tile in the shower niche really catch my eye! Nice touches :)

    Jeannine thanked User
  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Thanks, all!

    Regarding the Pottery Barn shower set, the way it is installed matches how it is shown on the PB website and catalog. However, the way the components are constructed, it should be installed with the diverting button on top of the handle. My plumber did a little adjusting to make it work, but there is a weeping hole on top of the big cover (we filled with a drop of clear silicone) that should be on the bottom. This is NOT ideal since water might get behind that cover with a lot of use. Since this is a guest bath that we only use to wash the dog (so we use the handheld, not the rain shower), we are okay with it.

    Also, the white, ceramic "button" at the center of the handle fell off the other day. I have *maybe* used this shower 5 times to wash our dog. That's it!

    It's the Langford shower set made for Pottery Barn by Watermark Designs in Brooklyn.

  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    By the way, we got rid of the tub because our dog was afraid of his baths and the shower wouldn't be so scary. Unfortunately, cancer took him before the work was done.

    Our new puppy, however, LOVES the shower. Even likes to sit in there for fun.



  • 10 years ago

    Just beautiful.

    Jeannine thanked ILoveRed
  • 10 years ago

    A very pretty remodel! Love to see a job well done! Classy!

    Jeannine thanked User
  • 10 years ago

    Very pretty. Love the tiles, the mirror..everything.

    Jeannine thanked aprilneverends
  • 10 years ago

    Very pretty. The nicest thing is the floor tile, and I love that it's repeated in the shower niche.

    Jeannine thanked mrspete
  • 10 years ago

    very nice

    Jeannine thanked sloyder
  • 10 years ago

    Beautiful, as usual, Jeannine, and very cute puppy, too.

    Jeannine thanked writersblock (9b/10a)
  • 10 years ago

    Wonderful renovation. Sorry about your pup but so glad the puppy loves the shower!

    Jeannine thanked hedygs
  • 10 years ago

    Lovely, and the new puppy certainly enhances the beauty : )

    Jeannine thanked sail_away
  • 10 years ago

    no sad no more!

    Jeannine thanked bossyvossy
  • 10 years ago

    Beautiful shower update. May I ask the dimensions of the room? TY

    Jeannine thanked User
  • 10 years ago

    Sure. It's about 9'4" long by about 4'11".

  • 10 years ago

    I love it. So chic.

    Great job!

    Jeannine thanked User
  • 10 years ago

    Very pretty. Great choices. I can see your puppy loves it too.

    Jeannine thanked Karenseb
  • 10 years ago

    Very lovely bathroom. Pretty cute pup, too!

    Jeannine thanked Errant_gw
  • 10 years ago

    Beautiful job. Is the tile in the shower the same as on the floor in the bathroom?

    Jeannine thanked cpartist
  • 10 years ago

    The tiles are different. The floor tile it too big to be used in the shower and there are several mosaic options from that company.


    I never saw the one I picked in the grey color way until my order showed up. I was a little nervous, but I love it!


    Tile shopping...my floor tile is on top and the shower tile, in black, is on the left.

    Other styles I considered to give you a sense of what this company does. Their mosaics are really interesting!


    When the order came in...