Bathroom Inspiration | Looking for Advice | Marble, Wood & Subway Tile

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8slFQlCce5HI0IJ1gkOwK5RIctBb5IGaMvs2X1dhAjjvOOWUdhoudiVY4-WHZFqmW4ZQUU46j4xOb_MQrQ1x67avhhepw3CM2DjKFa7UcrKF6s6v7hSUEzenhyphenhyphen3YSWTqya2Kmqsl45H8r/s1600/bathroom+inspiration.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8slFQlCce5HI0IJ1gkOwK5RIctBb5IGaMvs2X1dhAjjvOOWUdhoudiVY4-WHZFqmW4ZQUU46j4xOb_MQrQ1x67avhhepw3CM2DjKFa7UcrKF6s6v7hSUEzenhyphenhyphen3YSWTqya2Kmqsl45H8r/s1600/bathroom+inspiration.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><a data-pin-config="above" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F09%2Fbathroom-inspiration-looking-for-advice.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-sMMUjdJzpOw%2FVBcMm7uldsI%2FAAAAAAAAZk0%2FE6F18uZ1A7M%2Fs1600%2Fbathroom%2Binspiration.jpg&description=Master%20Bathroom%20Inspiration%20Board%20%3A%20Marble%2C%20Wood%2C%20Brass%20%26%20Lanterns"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I can't tell you how excited we are to actually have our very own bathroom.  We've been sharing our current 5x8 bathroom with Emma and our guests for the last couple of years - this bathroom will be a complete luxury for us.   Like most things for the new addition that we've picked out, I have for the most part, always known exactly what we want.  For the bathroom that means some marble, bone subway tile, wood vanity, polished nickel fixtures, brass pulls and accents and mostly cream painted walls.  Trying to figure out where all of these finishes will exactly play out is a little more difficult.   I'll talk more about finish choices, what I need your help with and more below.  For now, let's talk layout - something that was really important for me... and tricky.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-sr2FR2N1lGrXo6vH6rvma421erL0vb-oG9wupwXeSsLZEJR0LI2cRwcgjFxEk-pLw-Ul0ywYw3h-rlyTUJfUhD03jhDrxsTTg1Eg9UlBLauKjYJJtLLPrzPneNeYAByoy7JoegbtcPgH/s1600/rear+elevation.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-sr2FR2N1lGrXo6vH6rvma421erL0vb-oG9wupwXeSsLZEJR0LI2cRwcgjFxEk-pLw-Ul0ywYw3h-rlyTUJfUhD03jhDrxsTTg1Eg9UlBLauKjYJJtLLPrzPneNeYAByoy7JoegbtcPgH/s1600/rear+elevation.gif" width="640" /></a><span style="text-align: left;">The layout and design of the master bedroom and bathroom was really tough.  For starters, I wanted a lot of windows and natural light in our bedroom and bathroom.  The only solution that worked to make that happen was to put the master suite running along the entire back side of the house.  The other problem, was trying to make the window layout on the exterior work with what we wanted on the interior.  We ended up sacrificing some vanity length to make it happen - which I was 100% ok with... which shocked everyone.  The construction process is all about compromise, and priority - and asserting yourself to your architect ; )  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I found (like most things during this process) that most layout designs offered up were not what I was looking for.  It seemed like everything was lined up and push against each other.  For me, that felt too cramped.  As I said, I want our bathroom to feel airy and bright - and since it is not that big of a room, I had to do that with smaller scale things - no lengthy vanities or huge scale tubs and showers.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our architect assumed that I would require the 6ft vanity that most bathrooms feature, and told me that there was no way we could squeeze a master bathroom and bedroom along the back of the house (only 29ft wide) that was lined with windows.  However, I knew that my vision for the bathroom, one with airy windows and tons of light was much more important that being able to store 10 years worth of old makeup in my vanity.  Because Mike and I are pretty minimal with our primping, it was an easy choice.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our architect also assumed that when I said tub that I meant something that would be 72+ inches long with jets and bubbles and he told me it could never work.  My persistence paid off.   I drew it up myself and included everything I wanted.  It took me forever, but totally worth it. I really love how the layout ended up - it is everything I envisioned. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwLPQH-BLcwiqRBRPVKxInzjMcoK6SXADb_qbWCPt35eef6iQIVCeupNd-RtlGEJ4BO605GTwX9eQ6TnY6JOPg52P2TToNWesKCrjH1A4MUXIWB7gA9I5RWHrmZNR5IPanBK0BTaVs6YHs/s1600/Bathroom+Layout.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwLPQH-BLcwiqRBRPVKxInzjMcoK6SXADb_qbWCPt35eef6iQIVCeupNd-RtlGEJ4BO605GTwX9eQ6TnY6JOPg52P2TToNWesKCrjH1A4MUXIWB7gA9I5RWHrmZNR5IPanBK0BTaVs6YHs/s1600/Bathroom+Layout.gif" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here it is.  As you can see, our Master Bedroom opens up to our bathroom with french doors.  Because neither room is too too big, the french doors will make each room feel bigger.  I wanted the french doors to be perfectly aligned with the tub under a big window that would draw your eye in - all the way from the bedroom.   I feel like this will also make the rooms feel more generous.  I had a vision for a furniture looking vanity that was not butted up next to anything else, but centered along the wall with windows on each side.   Mike has always wanted a big, glass door shower for as long as I can remember, so that was also on our list. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here are some inspiration photos that helped me communicate my vision to our architect and finally helped us to get on the same page : </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a data-pin-config="above" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F09%2Fbathroom-inspiration-looking-for-advice.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-sMMUjdJzpOw%2FVBcMm7uldsI%2FAAAAAAAAZk0%2FE6F18uZ1A7M%2Fs1600%2Fbathroom%2Binspiration.jpg&description=Master%20Bathroom%20Inspiration%20Board%20%3A%20Marble%2C%20Wood%2C%20Brass%20%26%20Lanterns"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc3PADaTdY29F-sgTBJ7QEZao5pQFdp-21neXbLiDhHT2DESYNuwY9C0mUQSPm1UeWa0HQDo5FKqzEZA5j-94ZAVKcihwskQ28SNykv888sLnMMeYF-H95U9eBHpkTlP9UV4-EHsNVLUmR/s1600/39cecd1a1da1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc3PADaTdY29F-sgTBJ7QEZao5pQFdp-21neXbLiDhHT2DESYNuwY9C0mUQSPm1UeWa0HQDo5FKqzEZA5j-94ZAVKcihwskQ28SNykv888sLnMMeYF-H95U9eBHpkTlP9UV4-EHsNVLUmR/s1600/39cecd1a1da1.png" width="498" /></a><br />I also love the wood floors in this photo... am I crazy?  I really want wood floors, but have been told that they won't hold up.  I've seen them in several lovely homes and love the look and warmth they provide.  Does anyone have any feedback on living with a wood floor bathroom?<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKX4xfj2GmhDp9TAJgqOPAgbKjZSV-tQkpLir4bfyytrDwPvqWauuc1ahcahXfy2YH0moWPVzn63M42VM6bqnTaZmGI_1D0WYRpjEt-xHYl9EDuo0NEdcuKjE5UfhajtDKM2H0hEWy79ng/s1600/3f1455382d74aa59a3262aa161aa1e83.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKX4xfj2GmhDp9TAJgqOPAgbKjZSV-tQkpLir4bfyytrDwPvqWauuc1ahcahXfy2YH0moWPVzn63M42VM6bqnTaZmGI_1D0WYRpjEt-xHYl9EDuo0NEdcuKjE5UfhajtDKM2H0hEWy79ng/s1600/3f1455382d74aa59a3262aa161aa1e83.jpg" width="476" /></a><br /><a data-pin-config="above" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F09%2Fbathroom-inspiration-looking-for-advice.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-sMMUjdJzpOw%2FVBcMm7uldsI%2FAAAAAAAAZk0%2FE6F18uZ1A7M%2Fs1600%2Fbathroom%2Binspiration.jpg&description=Master%20Bathroom%20Inspiration%20Board%20%3A%20Marble%2C%20Wood%2C%20Brass%20%26%20Lanterns"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br />I'm so tempted to do a cute wallpaper with a small print...  I love how charming it makes this bathroom look.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj06y-HOP9pG0I393IpndWvhUO4JZ9MVtLLXrptEThBy39jBLowf4g5WG9Y1Skgq3n5Uf-zwznpe6K8fAZwuwyseegzQUVprSHtIi864SOA5ySgJPG02jwFS0lDYPnE1V_hiPKMGEfDngKx/s1600/4c9030690c60.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj06y-HOP9pG0I393IpndWvhUO4JZ9MVtLLXrptEThBy39jBLowf4g5WG9Y1Skgq3n5Uf-zwznpe6K8fAZwuwyseegzQUVprSHtIi864SOA5ySgJPG02jwFS0lDYPnE1V_hiPKMGEfDngKx/s1600/4c9030690c60.jpg" width="502" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love the subway tile and glass door of the shower.  I also love the wood paneling - that will be a decision made later in the process once we see how the rest of the budget is holding up during construction.</div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRRjyKxaOnpyKG-9UiVW3_aHIuiHsNnhyRt2PNjOhrXGmsustmr-yUldICoidIkHiJh2vRRXE1dKWVne-i4JD2cKiGweFv8oNZAk8zLzL4CGbVN9Aqr6lLqt-yoMpUdEZc3KH4Pje94EWJ/s1600/house-home-sarah-richardson-design-principal-bathroom-vanity-photobystaceybrandford-march2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRRjyKxaOnpyKG-9UiVW3_aHIuiHsNnhyRt2PNjOhrXGmsustmr-yUldICoidIkHiJh2vRRXE1dKWVne-i4JD2cKiGweFv8oNZAk8zLzL4CGbVN9Aqr6lLqt-yoMpUdEZc3KH4Pje94EWJ/s1600/house-home-sarah-richardson-design-principal-bathroom-vanity-photobystaceybrandford-march2012.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Here is a very elegant wood vanity with marble top - ours wouldn't be this fancy, but I like the colors of the wood + marble.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP57slJX8hI_2G2dxzdcn8mxnlJDw0qudDz_sNyBinfj0WohY3B8L56dId3ISver1evkNzTOA6kaJ0EMsHslsFSgQkTcLT2_uhd1DEdQKuU3SnicgVNKfyrQA22w9cA1zSojmOMPa23D2M/s1600/hex.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP57slJX8hI_2G2dxzdcn8mxnlJDw0qudDz_sNyBinfj0WohY3B8L56dId3ISver1evkNzTOA6kaJ0EMsHslsFSgQkTcLT2_uhd1DEdQKuU3SnicgVNKfyrQA22w9cA1zSojmOMPa23D2M/s1600/hex.jpeg" /></a><br /><a data-pin-config="above" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F09%2Fbathroom-inspiration-looking-for-advice.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-sMMUjdJzpOw%2FVBcMm7uldsI%2FAAAAAAAAZk0%2FE6F18uZ1A7M%2Fs1600%2Fbathroom%2Binspiration.jpg&description=Master%20Bathroom%20Inspiration%20Board%20%3A%20Marble%2C%20Wood%2C%20Brass%20%26%20Lanterns"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br />The other floor material I am considering (if I'm convinced that wood is a bad option) is a 2" hexagon marble tile.  I like the slightly enlarged scale of the classic 1" hex and think it would be a charming addition of natural stone.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3LOkeHoFDlQ9TrN1NWpAypIS-91_nyHdKHA3WyjPeQrlcHDDDNVr_ncpbzdxtJcmpVs6CP1UNshePqk4er6ncOLGDQq8PmqiJhX-xczPLJkYYYVaLPd4B2pg5PNNuCsCAy5IVb8us9NKn/s1600/img_33972.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="635" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3LOkeHoFDlQ9TrN1NWpAypIS-91_nyHdKHA3WyjPeQrlcHDDDNVr_ncpbzdxtJcmpVs6CP1UNshePqk4er6ncOLGDQq8PmqiJhX-xczPLJkYYYVaLPd4B2pg5PNNuCsCAy5IVb8us9NKn/s1600/img_33972.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I like the honed (unpolished/tumbled) versions best to give it a less flashy appearance.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivDlJH9GJm-Mc562BHMCoF23GiAZiQG0koj5povBPmrsFqMxP4ehLx3l-cUZO5Aab6MzF8fAPHS9QGkKRvsVmqcHc1kZS_6LfAYBlpuQTxdLm3kHrzsKcxs3KMCLseJu89RkB3Sc80HeLS/s1600/63d1996927c3.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm also fan of a little black accent in the tiles, like this one with a basket weave.  It is very classic for an older home and I think the contrast would be nice...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMkBE2VP6gDla2LK2XubAAN2LvuLsLnLMFZchzLzCaOj5Dlx48vVhCRRvo0tN4H4PL9t3PtZH_GJrYqglEbLh6WhFjKAPICGQLOlK5jfS4wCU8ktULEzi-w8xHxTrtT170IC29qgFw6yLV/s1600/4719304226_5334b1a618_b%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMkBE2VP6gDla2LK2XubAAN2LvuLsLnLMFZchzLzCaOj5Dlx48vVhCRRvo0tN4H4PL9t3PtZH_GJrYqglEbLh6WhFjKAPICGQLOlK5jfS4wCU8ktULEzi-w8xHxTrtT170IC29qgFw6yLV/s1600/4719304226_5334b1a618_b%5B1%5D_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Really love this look.  But we won't have a fancy chandelier, but a brass lantern instead.</div><br /><a data-pin-config="above" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2014%2F09%2Fbathroom-inspiration-looking-for-advice.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-sMMUjdJzpOw%2FVBcMm7uldsI%2FAAAAAAAAZk0%2FE6F18uZ1A7M%2Fs1600%2Fbathroom%2Binspiration.jpg&description=Master%20Bathroom%20Inspiration%20Board%20%3A%20Marble%2C%20Wood%2C%20Brass%20%26%20Lanterns"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pinit_fg_en_rect_gray_20.png" /></a><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page --><script async="" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, here is what I need your help with :</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wood Floor?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Marble Hexagon?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Basket Weave Marble?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>*Links and sources to photos can be found, here, on my <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/jennysteffens/new-master-bedroom/">Pinterest Master Bathroom & Bedroom Board</a>.</i></div>

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My New Max The Morning Routine & Organizing Our Tiny Bathroom

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga5h-9adozp2UUPm0fYOyBIGdj-loOeRTxQ5WbItrJ-tKPybAvSq04p-iSQEf2nnGNlMVdh5lmnpH2cPExEy1uVyeJjaFItGbHh3eFoIqKsoq84VP1GamQheTfw-C_CTW2YCLWv-mg41g/s1600/IMG_8787.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga5h-9adozp2UUPm0fYOyBIGdj-loOeRTxQ5WbItrJ-tKPybAvSq04p-iSQEf2nnGNlMVdh5lmnpH2cPExEy1uVyeJjaFItGbHh3eFoIqKsoq84VP1GamQheTfw-C_CTW2YCLWv-mg41g/s640/IMG_8787.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgYuNEOyTvi7qo64vrNJ_qnGpaxyZ9l8KAhN4-6lyaFFToJkfYn2VOA4GNTy_suwtg-0VTJa4VsXtnkrVYBcC9qHcW_FZE5wMF-mwYuKLh8kQXkvPU9Bl9BaUyZISoQjguLjAT4RAy5Ds/s1600/IMG_8785.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgYuNEOyTvi7qo64vrNJ_qnGpaxyZ9l8KAhN4-6lyaFFToJkfYn2VOA4GNTy_suwtg-0VTJa4VsXtnkrVYBcC9qHcW_FZE5wMF-mwYuKLh8kQXkvPU9Bl9BaUyZISoQjguLjAT4RAy5Ds/s400/IMG_8785.jpg" width="305" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="style15">^{As I mentioned when I posted the<a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/03/diy-bathroom-refresh-painted-beadboard.html"> official "after" of the DIY Bathroom Refresh</a>, I should start by explaining that this is our only bathroom upstairs. In fact, it is our only full bath in the entire house. So... everyone is doing everything in this tiny bathroom. Emma's taking bubble baths, I'm blow drying my hair or putting on makeup (let's face it, like, once a week...) and Mike is shaving - all in this itsy-bitsy bathroom. When we do the addition on our house (next Spring!) it will include a master bath (and fancy closet!), but for the meantime - this is it.}</span></span><br /> <br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="style15">^{We didn't want to spend much money or time, knowing that this is only our main bathroom for a short while, but it was majorly bugging me in its previous dingy state. So, we freshened the bathroom by papering the walls with a paintable "beadboard" wallpaper. We saved money by keeping the current vanity, but on putting a fresh coat of paint to match the trim in the rest of the house (Navajo White in Satin) and added new fancy polished nickel hardware. We did spend some money (but not much!) on a new vanity mirror, faucet and vanity top.}</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="style15">^{<a href="http://www.jennysteffens.com/maxthemorning.html">Keep reading >> </a>}</span></span>

My New Max The Morning Routine & Organizing Our Tiny Bathroom

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DIY Bathroom Refresh | Painted "Beadboard" Wallpaper | Polished Nickel Accents

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1LhWHKddoPRGrNAtvXerawqdtrHlyT3xMqeUkFaNADigjgXqE126B0SPFqa95ZmcwIAtW-cxZPitICubUJ5fnecxZyLKpF4aZbxV0TxqrOQ-l1O6RhauigrRUHaiJmszzzjuWlU1nqzc/s1600/IMG_8686.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1LhWHKddoPRGrNAtvXerawqdtrHlyT3xMqeUkFaNADigjgXqE126B0SPFqa95ZmcwIAtW-cxZPitICubUJ5fnecxZyLKpF4aZbxV0TxqrOQ-l1O6RhauigrRUHaiJmszzzjuWlU1nqzc/s640/IMG_8686.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope everyone had a great Easter!  Ours was fantastic - such a beautiful, spring day!  I'm finally getting around to sharing our DIY bathroom refresh.  Enjoy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">..........</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This was our bathroom....  Just sort of all over ick.  Currently, this is the only full bathroom in the entire house, but soon we'll have our own big master bath, so we didn't want to spend too much time or money.   Nothing was really terrible or dated beyond 10 years or so, but it was definitely not a place that reflected our style or felt refreshing to spend time in.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIP1sZ28u1KHv8RR3pdBSXdmqgaHhx1zcvw05_8dU_Px5F39g4n2NaFvj5KvMaJclous_NbDgDMOhLrRLF8eSbzmTzCslCkMTQgdqf6BRt7AbTuDCeu8CWxgSl7tkbfUMES-byte7le8A/s1600/IMG_8687.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIP1sZ28u1KHv8RR3pdBSXdmqgaHhx1zcvw05_8dU_Px5F39g4n2NaFvj5KvMaJclous_NbDgDMOhLrRLF8eSbzmTzCslCkMTQgdqf6BRt7AbTuDCeu8CWxgSl7tkbfUMES-byte7le8A/s400/IMG_8687.jpg" width="300" /> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIP1sZ28u1KHv8RR3pdBSXdmqgaHhx1zcvw05_8dU_Px5F39g4n2NaFvj5KvMaJclous_NbDgDMOhLrRLF8eSbzmTzCslCkMTQgdqf6BRt7AbTuDCeu8CWxgSl7tkbfUMES-byte7le8A/s1600/IMG_8687.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqlB24ut8QFd4JHMMyLmq1POmTtuNfGXLlZH_QAyS6a1g8G3L93Gy89sCEF_uZQ5tGn2-WK_RrQcXhT2ixvDTpGKXYxFhIWzdpPKvHHYZ1UDwwvm4pgugWFHPEVcn1VF1E-JBVLzWz4Eo/s1600/IMG_8690.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqlB24ut8QFd4JHMMyLmq1POmTtuNfGXLlZH_QAyS6a1g8G3L93Gy89sCEF_uZQ5tGn2-WK_RrQcXhT2ixvDTpGKXYxFhIWzdpPKvHHYZ1UDwwvm4pgugWFHPEVcn1VF1E-JBVLzWz4Eo/s400/IMG_8690.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkNwrdWqd0n-hAjuvCLAbbRz1pmDITalKyaLy0dcXDVYofYMGCqRQu_Y0_szWM5bohmfVYIXfqzWW-xah3TZlJZl8R_5rhy39VNsoPl7D-dbHa7LGW9VCWcX3DxjAxmk4xsGugtpmZlus/s1600/IMG_0562.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkNwrdWqd0n-hAjuvCLAbbRz1pmDITalKyaLy0dcXDVYofYMGCqRQu_Y0_szWM5bohmfVYIXfqzWW-xah3TZlJZl8R_5rhy39VNsoPl7D-dbHa7LGW9VCWcX3DxjAxmk4xsGugtpmZlus/s640/IMG_0562.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The patched and re-patched plaster walls were the main source of our dislike.  And yes, I did actually choose this color.  It turns out this dusty blue grey doesn't do anything for a dingy bathroom but make it feel, well, dusty and dingy.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After just a few days... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg68cI-_K3FHXkU855DrI2Uc3HmKDvUNYN_-FmFboDa6rdXoKVyae1xKo-ApvYyrS9j0OwgH_ggOVhiqcJYBZkEmAwyFUiL0QQPUV2n7aDvmqYq-_ES1SlVIgbTygU0BZZcIMhqc0-18Ws/s1600/IMG_8772.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg68cI-_K3FHXkU855DrI2Uc3HmKDvUNYN_-FmFboDa6rdXoKVyae1xKo-ApvYyrS9j0OwgH_ggOVhiqcJYBZkEmAwyFUiL0QQPUV2n7aDvmqYq-_ES1SlVIgbTygU0BZZcIMhqc0-18Ws/s640/IMG_8772.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the walk on the way to the bathroom - so you can get the full effect.  It is soooo much lighter, brighter and much fresher. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhchvwf9zT8-ktMaLN0u0XhgGEOg3bWN8P8sgCGHIyf3nUFaYoDeXciFV_GAe-xgGFrgtJ5og9CJKU3GmNW0Z01zexMTlYHai7LT1A156NPkAUm3NPESnTAj5zKBvgsC3-FfTyI-VjRxMY/s1600/IMG_8787.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhchvwf9zT8-ktMaLN0u0XhgGEOg3bWN8P8sgCGHIyf3nUFaYoDeXciFV_GAe-xgGFrgtJ5og9CJKU3GmNW0Z01zexMTlYHai7LT1A156NPkAUm3NPESnTAj5zKBvgsC3-FfTyI-VjRxMY/s640/IMG_8787.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As you can see, there is no fancy tile work or impressive marble in sight.  Our goal was to just take a weekend (or two...) and spruce it up a little to make it fresh and clean feeling.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirg_Nj2jGiz9YV1FRUKARIi9RTjOJ2v_w85Vec9-zPA5fusaTt-Ehx6eyVhCC-W9fHn0HxxKBCSHSdx_upuLtjeMKLY8Jgtn9fwWIYIKOlgXibpWb_T6BQUuXNAjlUo7iuxIj2wvfZdHc/s1600/IMG_8785.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirg_Nj2jGiz9YV1FRUKARIi9RTjOJ2v_w85Vec9-zPA5fusaTt-Ehx6eyVhCC-W9fHn0HxxKBCSHSdx_upuLtjeMKLY8Jgtn9fwWIYIKOlgXibpWb_T6BQUuXNAjlUo7iuxIj2wvfZdHc/s640/IMG_8785.jpg" width="490" /></a></div><br />We kept the existing vanity and just gave it a fresh coat of paint (Navajo White in Satin) that matches the rest of the trim in the house.  We replaced the shell vanity top and the dated wall mounted mirror.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ0tQz6hIsvwsLHZNdrQPk5gxcZsIc0-6tr9SQPkt9ye_4cUdj6V-8c3dvtzmCMp2qfKCekPV7PtX7Jj2ywVNw4U79XX1L-pR1AdxCJG9Dz_XEUSmHyX9j8mXiV7ZDrSWQEEiCqiqGrUQ/s1600/IMG_8797.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ0tQz6hIsvwsLHZNdrQPk5gxcZsIc0-6tr9SQPkt9ye_4cUdj6V-8c3dvtzmCMp2qfKCekPV7PtX7Jj2ywVNw4U79XX1L-pR1AdxCJG9Dz_XEUSmHyX9j8mXiV7ZDrSWQEEiCqiqGrUQ/s640/IMG_8797.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />I love these polished nickel pulls - <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/202241366?productId=202241366&storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&ci_sku=202241366&ci_kw=%7Bkeyword%7D&kwd=%7Bkeyword%7D&cm_mmc=shopping-_-googleads-_-pla-_-202241366&ci_gpa=pla#csku=202241366">Martha Stewart Bedford</a> pulls.  We have the same ones <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/11/diy-kitchen-remodel-40-subway-tile.html">in the kitchen, but they are finished in brass</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib-FjmssbiEdyRbhbGY922yLKtOJvcUpukC5ROj1fivEjPr4VqewFPt7PIwKWI_jn419zPRXdzEgxcAEP0Zz51UmsEH9EAOuexGnM2yexQSLLEEKvVgZwKvDYnaxbZKTFaRm2ckWAuTgs/s1600/IMG_8795.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib-FjmssbiEdyRbhbGY922yLKtOJvcUpukC5ROj1fivEjPr4VqewFPt7PIwKWI_jn419zPRXdzEgxcAEP0Zz51UmsEH9EAOuexGnM2yexQSLLEEKvVgZwKvDYnaxbZKTFaRm2ckWAuTgs/s640/IMG_8795.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />The faucet is Delta Silvertone - and it does have a genuine looking silver-plate finish.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZduY9ys_Z7fHXOAfztvhTGw2HCHKqJtNHupNKX2Lu4ssdLesNLaFFChOa0yXFXCZTJWnKscePPTeGaiyUr2VqJjJxpLBC53NvW9muD-Z4VVhmPLcGcGT8CQ6UuYWOuUzKe80UFlq8jVg/s1600/IMG_8803.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZduY9ys_Z7fHXOAfztvhTGw2HCHKqJtNHupNKX2Lu4ssdLesNLaFFChOa0yXFXCZTJWnKscePPTeGaiyUr2VqJjJxpLBC53NvW9muD-Z4VVhmPLcGcGT8CQ6UuYWOuUzKe80UFlq8jVg/s640/IMG_8803.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />I think this mirror really elevates the feel of the bathroom.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPlOApOqunNku_gYTIyiB6JoZaEP-POluSEWx11zgymGJPcbzPJR27SxC6grQbYQysubd9bIJCIClHdYyql1PGLtJLp6IHFWxIPcGTBO0NNmFi6xcncTjOqP6uVafDjjyDWLNd-nXvujs/s1600/IMG_8781.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPlOApOqunNku_gYTIyiB6JoZaEP-POluSEWx11zgymGJPcbzPJR27SxC6grQbYQysubd9bIJCIClHdYyql1PGLtJLp6IHFWxIPcGTBO0NNmFi6xcncTjOqP6uVafDjjyDWLNd-nXvujs/s640/IMG_8781.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />If you look closely, you can see the "beadboard" wallpaper that we installed and then painted Navajo White in flat.  The paper went on so easily and covered all of the blemishes that were covering the walls.<br /><br />This framed photo is one I took on our honeymoon in Tuscany.  It is the same view that I put in my painting.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj42hMlcCH_Dbfu9e3bKwokedFGP5qvC2gSambXSlVA678tTvmBaNhoYzFz7pc3RZezjiwzrLvz-F6n1GUZcUC27hLq7jzrpSgDczt8fXXqbZa9XpTNfgGh1VAcTPvkAsK_69nATvDL8is/s1600/IMG_8816.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj42hMlcCH_Dbfu9e3bKwokedFGP5qvC2gSambXSlVA678tTvmBaNhoYzFz7pc3RZezjiwzrLvz-F6n1GUZcUC27hLq7jzrpSgDczt8fXXqbZa9XpTNfgGh1VAcTPvkAsK_69nATvDL8is/s640/IMG_8816.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here's a closer view of the wallpaper.   I decided to paint it the same as the trim (but in flat) to make it feel as much like paneling as possible.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxYlw8yF-wBOW85yVhzsRp6CLbck0X5258q42Jodo3PwmQZv4vn7AmfyUNLPFlxrdl6M0_q05HxdAv94y5Isq7nTajbQnbsfP8OnAaih0qT4FGF8UDI7K-j3sWjttqn41Lk2E9AN6RhUY/s1600/IMG_8791.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxYlw8yF-wBOW85yVhzsRp6CLbck0X5258q42Jodo3PwmQZv4vn7AmfyUNLPFlxrdl6M0_q05HxdAv94y5Isq7nTajbQnbsfP8OnAaih0qT4FGF8UDI7K-j3sWjttqn41Lk2E9AN6RhUY/s640/IMG_8791.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="426" /></a></div><br />Basic and original cast iron tub.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV4B2Q4lzsUUVAVIpUNfEn5ZDsc2SAMbYfKm6UXQJHcWAMEQqBPdQ1WxOgcxqtazorMX86pDUlcksBdT-xGpIevAV1Nk4TOQkS83PdYJo10n2xCwLTSudgN_1EO8OLXEhgQogCRDjY94s/s1600/IMG_8808.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV4B2Q4lzsUUVAVIpUNfEn5ZDsc2SAMbYfKm6UXQJHcWAMEQqBPdQ1WxOgcxqtazorMX86pDUlcksBdT-xGpIevAV1Nk4TOQkS83PdYJo10n2xCwLTSudgN_1EO8OLXEhgQogCRDjY94s/s640/IMG_8808.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />We replaced the shower head and faucet with Universal Fit pieces - we didn't have to take out any tile to put these on. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqWoTp-ZD5vQLzszzmiLztQoOZYBi3HGaSjeMV20q7raonWWv3lCstbVIMc_3mwkB4Ur-nP4g_tjDmgbGmSM6jMqbnOI6_-n1nUJ-I05IJAuKjEbDTZQsrpry-Dl83HsuYF3J9cSArepY/s1600/IMG_8809.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqWoTp-ZD5vQLzszzmiLztQoOZYBi3HGaSjeMV20q7raonWWv3lCstbVIMc_3mwkB4Ur-nP4g_tjDmgbGmSM6jMqbnOI6_-n1nUJ-I05IJAuKjEbDTZQsrpry-Dl83HsuYF3J9cSArepY/s640/IMG_8809.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />I won't even show you what the old shower head looked like.  We'll just say that this one is much, much better.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVZ5Vch8vmERfz2JpzFOyTbCohgMt7MAerLNvAxda95qCXlh-bmuEG0uZ39rA9smao6Qgq8zd-WVBzZQgt2J4JguiODk837tuUlL0Lo2fPe7nYF6smUqvxti-x2cJ76stZa1zeShD6wS4/s1600/IMG_8793.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVZ5Vch8vmERfz2JpzFOyTbCohgMt7MAerLNvAxda95qCXlh-bmuEG0uZ39rA9smao6Qgq8zd-WVBzZQgt2J4JguiODk837tuUlL0Lo2fPe7nYF6smUqvxti-x2cJ76stZa1zeShD6wS4/s640/IMG_8793.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The fun area of the tub!  Those are Emma's foam flower "stickers."<br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMAj3DLQt7VX11slGbtm8KAunHB0FDEel2cU1nPT1mAyryieBuqMdgiffXnEuGsuq7IfE1FAZmxcSBA3mESg5jMFZtXN_VCFfCLCm_uWpbxCpq7CYeFzIbPd5STyUe6IFRqll3Fg2Wu_A/s1600/IMG_8778.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMAj3DLQt7VX11slGbtm8KAunHB0FDEel2cU1nPT1mAyryieBuqMdgiffXnEuGsuq7IfE1FAZmxcSBA3mESg5jMFZtXN_VCFfCLCm_uWpbxCpq7CYeFzIbPd5STyUe6IFRqll3Fg2Wu_A/s640/IMG_8778.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This is a painting I did of the view from our house in Seaside.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzYlQRNpwr6LIE5HiD7vNi8kPjaEbc7ZaHy4jl2Ri-oLcuyOz8GIcKcsZCVzg_vtrQYFUZbcj93_NEchORGU5zmMbhkOi-Epu5a_pgx8A4hp2UoIHrBaXKQnSWz_PaWcDQlE7SneUizKM/s1600/IMG_8776.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzYlQRNpwr6LIE5HiD7vNi8kPjaEbc7ZaHy4jl2Ri-oLcuyOz8GIcKcsZCVzg_vtrQYFUZbcj93_NEchORGU5zmMbhkOi-Epu5a_pgx8A4hp2UoIHrBaXKQnSWz_PaWcDQlE7SneUizKM/s640/IMG_8776.jpg" width="476" /></a></div><br /><br />Nice cafe curtains are really hard to find!  I ended up making these from a hemstitch table runner - I love how they turned out.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ZF9h5puhKCs8F3zwKEzkihO0IP4jvaBK955pbk8QKGNwiPB7AceSTLbMBsu6h84qIehjCYYec5WP8EoDU3ZoyMNmSi5HydsfIxTYvQB4LNDRl-cRvQYODpvL8e-xcXQLBxutJSsGnLY/s1600/IMG_8799.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ZF9h5puhKCs8F3zwKEzkihO0IP4jvaBK955pbk8QKGNwiPB7AceSTLbMBsu6h84qIehjCYYec5WP8EoDU3ZoyMNmSi5HydsfIxTYvQB4LNDRl-cRvQYODpvL8e-xcXQLBxutJSsGnLY/s640/IMG_8799.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I just cut it in half and put a hem on the top of each to hold the rod.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl53wG5NOtjZuR9EvKBZ3XRxVdIJ7cFCCSBdJ46ZAQIyGCbqrl3WJrY8fM35zea_WFz-SH4Q8iHCRDFkTZSAh59RJ7Np7YfRNV3ygj8j1kAnZU7mK6PuK-KLpSaaXJpbTb8wiilsDiLDI/s1600/IMG_8806.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl53wG5NOtjZuR9EvKBZ3XRxVdIJ7cFCCSBdJ46ZAQIyGCbqrl3WJrY8fM35zea_WFz-SH4Q8iHCRDFkTZSAh59RJ7Np7YfRNV3ygj8j1kAnZU7mK6PuK-KLpSaaXJpbTb8wiilsDiLDI/s640/IMG_8806.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I love the patina of the original old polished nickel door plate in the bathroom.  The other side has brass to match the rest of the house.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3HkwGkEQ13yNCnppgecJeDwVIDOaFvvQxRI_fk2k9THxIG2SP9ivGCWSJFSnCBjJw-XeQwlehKPBY0pScMjKMkx7k4928NgAgaDDQyakwo9Ga5EWRVoWSZq9vX-32phgW39Sq9_mQ_cU/s1600/IMG_8807.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3HkwGkEQ13yNCnppgecJeDwVIDOaFvvQxRI_fk2k9THxIG2SP9ivGCWSJFSnCBjJw-XeQwlehKPBY0pScMjKMkx7k4928NgAgaDDQyakwo9Ga5EWRVoWSZq9vX-32phgW39Sq9_mQ_cU/s640/IMG_8807.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">More polished accents.  The curtain is Restoration Hardware.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjev9RiHRlOHXBI3ME4U-oP-vESNQnTlGDzoFJiBqdUy1_luXkCemq1hr7Y5O4G7eEaDtRsUeXkSgOGXTX-5UmbIuuBxaqFiD7LWQUYrYXSRi_-zzHjy1c-f49tflYNI-3m_3JwTtICYjU/s1600/IMG_8815.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjev9RiHRlOHXBI3ME4U-oP-vESNQnTlGDzoFJiBqdUy1_luXkCemq1hr7Y5O4G7eEaDtRsUeXkSgOGXTX-5UmbIuuBxaqFiD7LWQUYrYXSRi_-zzHjy1c-f49tflYNI-3m_3JwTtICYjU/s640/IMG_8815.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Side view of the painting.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2iO0Bg0ZO-zaQli83P8p3zSSX2cDRyZubfEK1jYy6dXcgoRrFf4Bc5Elo85ANWjmhx6UzCN1rHTS_UWcgPyNapDt82tbDv93tFvRX9HdgAU5POs-tt4tpmdVR89r55M_Wi-YftNKUjGg/s1600/IMG_8804.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2iO0Bg0ZO-zaQli83P8p3zSSX2cDRyZubfEK1jYy6dXcgoRrFf4Bc5Elo85ANWjmhx6UzCN1rHTS_UWcgPyNapDt82tbDv93tFvRX9HdgAU5POs-tt4tpmdVR89r55M_Wi-YftNKUjGg/s640/IMG_8804.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hooks!  We can't have too many hooks in our house!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sources : </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Towel Hooks, Toilet Paper Holder & Hardware : <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Martha-Stewart-Living-Seal-Harbor-Single-Robe-Hook-in-Polished-Nickel-AL-CTYRH-22/202800337#.UVjvKL9TClk">Martha Stewart Seal Harbor at Home Depot</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pulls : <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/202241366?productId=202241366&storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&ci_sku=202241366&ci_kw=%7Bkeyword%7D&kwd=%7Bkeyword%7D&cm_mmc=shopping-_-googleads-_-pla-_-202241366&ci_gpa=pla#csku=202241366">Martha Stewart Bedford in Nickel</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wall Paint : Navajo White in Flat</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Vanity : Navajo White in Satin</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Faucet : Delta Silvertone</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shower Head : <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/203471276?productId=203471276&storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&ci_sku=203471276&ci_kw=%7Bkeyword%7D&kwd=%7Bkeyword%7D&cm_mmc=shopping-_-googleads-_-pla-_-203471276&ci_gpa=pla#.UVjvmr9TClk">Pfister Universal in Chrome</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shower Curtain : Restoration Hardware</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cafe Curtain : Pottery Barn Table Runner</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Towels : Pottery Barn Hydro Cotton</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />

DIY Bathroom Refresh | Painted "Beadboard" Wallpaper | Polished Nickel Accents

I hope everyone had a great Easter!  Ours was fantastic - such a beautiful, spring day!  I'm finally getting around to sharing our DIY b...

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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtI6eueBzshQs6R5lIfxJqKHISSKh88kJ_8g9PKmtH65JGGWckqZiHtJJZp_weqXhpD_G3ArBbnU0Cw2jQzAj0LJdw1rrqw3_Puhh3mLomI_OQAWWZJ1yxLF004eGda-kuzRr5yBeGL0w/s1600/Decorpad+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtI6eueBzshQs6R5lIfxJqKHISSKh88kJ_8g9PKmtH65JGGWckqZiHtJJZp_weqXhpD_G3ArBbnU0Cw2jQzAj0LJdw1rrqw3_Puhh3mLomI_OQAWWZJ1yxLF004eGda-kuzRr5yBeGL0w/s400/Decorpad+4.jpg" width="318" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/206813807858558784/">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First, blogging friend and Urban Cottage supporter Tricia Rose from <a href="http://roughlinen.com/">Rough Linen</a> has received some wonderful news.  She's been nominated as a finalist in Martha Stewart's "American Made" contest!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Martha Stewart!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you don't know Tricia already, she makes/sews the most beautiful linen products you've ever seen and she could use your support.  This is a great opportunity to support a small business without having to spend a dime, although you might find something pretty to buy too!  Please take moment to <a href="http://americanmade.marthastewart.com/profiles/tricia-rose-1913">learn more about Tricia and show your support by voting</a>.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Go on.  I'll wait right here for you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-oeleWW1xcACjPBWo8WN3ivz6kVCcJv7ZnlFgzvQfHdvbJj2Ck88R6bUuYAMJ9IXCo_w7OcOUWuAsfx6-j_CDvNb587txIsH__npTiUgLPiJXHSHGHmhd52oxwYQOcl-bRflCuXrjSv8/s1600/alex-bates-bathroom-old-photos-cl0610.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-oeleWW1xcACjPBWo8WN3ivz6kVCcJv7ZnlFgzvQfHdvbJj2Ck88R6bUuYAMJ9IXCo_w7OcOUWuAsfx6-j_CDvNb587txIsH__npTiUgLPiJXHSHGHmhd52oxwYQOcl-bRflCuXrjSv8/s400/alex-bates-bathroom-old-photos-cl0610.jpeg" width="312" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tokyojinja.com/2011/04/04/reimagining-the-interiors-of-33-surf-avenue/">via Tokyo Jinga</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you for supporting Tricia!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Back to the bathroom.  Someone asked me if I would be doing a period bathroom for the downstairs/guest room.  And that's my difficulty with it.  The house was built in 1842 so a period bathroom would look a little something like this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA2H0wLUTmd2HHavIAKYKnCz4o1Jrdakq0RgmoSkBC9oExiKKfZGSbPGwcgNDQO5AFTDzb4uhuPGCBpX22lrE-TsepKRnNvpga5Wyg8mqadMbppI8c_JsVUAJP9utXda3cFHnuGwk3wF0/s1600/outhouse7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA2H0wLUTmd2HHavIAKYKnCz4o1Jrdakq0RgmoSkBC9oExiKKfZGSbPGwcgNDQO5AFTDzb4uhuPGCBpX22lrE-TsepKRnNvpga5Wyg8mqadMbppI8c_JsVUAJP9utXda3cFHnuGwk3wF0/s400/outhouse7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This might be a little too rustic so I'm looking for something a little more timeless.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqf9tTjj6SypvB_HlNYoJPiCSZCen_70fxhXJsNMp6GpMKWLDFy-7XDMgkBsHxwFVFATKIJ4EDVZJ51pZyuUjXVvu8qPE1pKT7KZ092bVyMgIzcZ8RA4KRSbf7mIEvezKZc8TGzvfaOr4/s1600/mount-033.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqf9tTjj6SypvB_HlNYoJPiCSZCen_70fxhXJsNMp6GpMKWLDFy-7XDMgkBsHxwFVFATKIJ4EDVZJ51pZyuUjXVvu8qPE1pKT7KZ092bVyMgIzcZ8RA4KRSbf7mIEvezKZc8TGzvfaOr4/s640/mount-033.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo courtesy of Donna Seger, Streets of Salem</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I've always felt a console sink would be a perfect timeless choice and I was happy to see </div><div style="text-align: center;"> Edith Wharton's home built in 1905 in <a href="http://streetsofsalem.com/2012/08/22/road-trip-part-three-pilgrimage-to-the-mount/">a recent blog post by local historian Donna Seger</a>.   A console sink does eliminate the opportunity to incorporate some storage but it also maximizes visual space in a small bathroom.  But in a way, I feel it's a cop out.  I'd much rather have the challenge of finding something unique to repurpose.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixrOhepv9mnaTJrOiFZ_yxsLbUNWOLmwkIfbR1rA04dULzkDyMiZeXYFGA4anoPmlJ0bksj1dKKvIuX6B3oT2jfe3bSFMKUj36hMZ2rlFtE5ll1uXkLGvlmC647UwI0tANUZXwgTxY4qE/s1600/Picture+16.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixrOhepv9mnaTJrOiFZ_yxsLbUNWOLmwkIfbR1rA04dULzkDyMiZeXYFGA4anoPmlJ0bksj1dKKvIuX6B3oT2jfe3bSFMKUj36hMZ2rlFtE5ll1uXkLGvlmC647UwI0tANUZXwgTxY4qE/s400/Picture+16.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One major limitation I have is space.  In the architect's plan, they've placed a 30-inch sink.  It appears like I might have a tiny bit of leeway but not much as all.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq3Qc2mixefTNN8V9-1Y2aL1MP-Y2h5w5Hgr9QquFttSOVxs7evbTGH4zKCV7e67sAvHfaMucUPZQjpKAx3TMc6f0fi0Q2lVUfE4kg9KWcNHetYtGqghoT_nIP24Lz1yVfB1R91QWF5rw/s1600/206813807857978445.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq3Qc2mixefTNN8V9-1Y2aL1MP-Y2h5w5Hgr9QquFttSOVxs7evbTGH4zKCV7e67sAvHfaMucUPZQjpKAx3TMc6f0fi0Q2lVUfE4kg9KWcNHetYtGqghoT_nIP24Lz1yVfB1R91QWF5rw/s400/206813807857978445.jpeg" width="298" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/206813807857978445/">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My biggest complaint about bathroom sinks is they tend to be too small.  They're fine for rinsing your fingers but try to wash your face and you've usually got a counter floating with water.  Don't you?  Maybe I just have a bog head.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I do love this old chest with what looks like a chunky square basin.  I also the wall mounted fixtures on the marble tiled wall.  But vessel sinks seem to come with higher maintenance.  How do you clean behind it?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfvuC2WJ3fq8FAIHpeFmug40OrH43K85__ayWc_Gp_5s3xEwHYb6uvgzoAIlPI2eSzESvrBVTLsmnfNcz3ppYFx3LCJpVac2X6LLiqZZEI92HdW6J7Q_wx6EKPKgConV_kNIddIJ-5F7o/s1600/206813807858838480.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfvuC2WJ3fq8FAIHpeFmug40OrH43K85__ayWc_Gp_5s3xEwHYb6uvgzoAIlPI2eSzESvrBVTLsmnfNcz3ppYFx3LCJpVac2X6LLiqZZEI92HdW6J7Q_wx6EKPKgConV_kNIddIJ-5F7o/s400/206813807858838480.jpeg" width="274" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/206813807858838480/">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's another handsome bathroom with a vibe that fits my house but no storage underneath.  I don't mind the exposed plumbing at all.  If this had a lower shelf, a few basket could provide additional storage.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSH-QX4RmIy92JzTVWsKnA9DKNzjxLGpW4ezu_00SnRgsTeh6FbmpGaiijpGisGZpmtCXZv3nzWwi8vELsK5zML70ZPeYWjqXzQwwOAMAA6Dt9MVEholYidN98Tu41QPlzIEVy6tueCGk/s1600/169.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSH-QX4RmIy92JzTVWsKnA9DKNzjxLGpW4ezu_00SnRgsTeh6FbmpGaiijpGisGZpmtCXZv3nzWwi8vELsK5zML70ZPeYWjqXzQwwOAMAA6Dt9MVEholYidN98Tu41QPlzIEVy6tueCGk/s400/169.jpg" width="307" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This has long been a favorite of mine since I saw it in--was it Country Living?  Rustic meets modern and little shelf below for storage.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixWciPpnePZE-CnQUfbbehoS3tup4SFGT2tTU__n74B4Mib35QEHatsdpS3xEeUvR_0_n5oLGS-B63vpOfvCQ9FE3fFgRdH_6m6NLrvMcXgRxrUUgiDXcuxf6p9w2-tyckG-LI2tgiSwU/s1600/void%5B0%5D.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixWciPpnePZE-CnQUfbbehoS3tup4SFGT2tTU__n74B4Mib35QEHatsdpS3xEeUvR_0_n5oLGS-B63vpOfvCQ9FE3fFgRdH_6m6NLrvMcXgRxrUUgiDXcuxf6p9w2-tyckG-LI2tgiSwU/s400/void%5B0%5D.jpeg" width="265" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/206813807857661491/">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This one's perhaps a tad too country but, again, I love the juxtaposition of the old chest and modern sink basin.  And it looks like a nice large one too.   And a little closed storage too.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A big sink in a small space sacrifices counter space... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkY_ITVlw8_T7COlTZZe5subBvRKVUosoxPog_-sF9gzyKqQeHmUjVN3acbMNKX1BYf1ldIPkGLcV6QZbtsTc1oYPDjD7pzmjdEak9QNOoNyocW8IUYZMeujoEeDSAg2hZoJSp3KaGISU/s1600/Love+display+in+the+bathroom.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkY_ITVlw8_T7COlTZZe5subBvRKVUosoxPog_-sF9gzyKqQeHmUjVN3acbMNKX1BYf1ldIPkGLcV6QZbtsTc1oYPDjD7pzmjdEak9QNOoNyocW8IUYZMeujoEeDSAg2hZoJSp3KaGISU/s400/Love+display+in+the+bathroom.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/17029304810704414/">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">...but maybe an adjacent built-in would provide a place for guests' toiletries...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpGLvHpfVK7Lzu1SjJfBzqYSBpF12bOkRhyXvpkVzhce9c_OkOCaAk9sWWJ-cYHMaHxkXRDLwXGyEaFJKykjmNnTbru_1P8ByRQAvPirI8yCXhOQr2uRACT0Cerq2GUvgz4CiawM3kaOQ/s1600/search.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpGLvHpfVK7Lzu1SjJfBzqYSBpF12bOkRhyXvpkVzhce9c_OkOCaAk9sWWJ-cYHMaHxkXRDLwXGyEaFJKykjmNnTbru_1P8ByRQAvPirI8yCXhOQr2uRACT0Cerq2GUvgz4CiawM3kaOQ/s400/search.jpeg" width="335" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/206813807858578536/">via</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">..or perhaps a little narrow shelf above the sink for a few special soaps and toiletries</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">for a guest to pamper themselves.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So I have my mission.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm off to look for sink solutions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thanks to Camille whose <a href="http://pinterest.com/vintiqueobject/bathroom/">bathroom Pinterest board</a> I totally raided for inspiration.  I love your taste!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

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