We ended up keeping the tub, and I spent an afternoon scrubbing all the stains with Lime Out. Seriously, I scrubbed until my hands were raw, but it worked. And it now looks new. I'm so glad we decided to keep it because that tub style is very hard to find. And I'm glad that we didn't have to re glaze the tub. After doing some research we found out that it's not so great with children and everyday use.
Since we had to re-pipe the whole bathroom, I had them take out the large radiator and move the sink to that opposite wall. Good decision because we acquired more vanity space. We put a toe-kick heater in place of the radiator, which is located under the vanity.
I bought many of the fixtures from Vintage Tub--great online resource if you want the vintage bathroom look or need to replace vintage bathroom pieces. Prices are good. Below is a list of other resources and before pictures.
Honeycomb Italian Carrara tile (flooring) and subway tiles (shower)--Lima Ceramic Tiles (local)
New window and toilet--Home Depot
Tub faucet/rain shower head/sink faucet/shower curtain rod--Vintage Tub
Sink Vanity and countertop--Restoration Hardware
Medicine Cabinet/towel rod/glass shelf--Restoration Hardware Outlet
Toilet roll holder/single towel ring--Restoration Hardware
Lighting sconces--Lighting Universe
Paint color--Benjamin Moore White N33301 (beadboard and ceiling) and Quiet Moments
I LOVE it! It looks like it came off the pages of a magazine.
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful!! Now you can spend the next few years enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Nice work Ms. Meier! Next time tell me where you are looking to buy so I can pass on my designer discount to you. 20% off at Restoration Hardware can help. You did a wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so much better. You did a great job! Love how bright and beautiful it is.
ReplyDeleteOh Sarah! I wish I knew. 20% off could of REALLY helped. Darn it.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Looks fantastic. You did an amazing job. The radiator/vanity move really did give you a great layout.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT!! Love how everything came together perfectly. I can't wait to see it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Such a soft and relaxing room. Our guest bath is getting a face lift this month and you have helped me get some great ideas and resources. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow, what an amazing difference! You did a great job in orchestrating the reconstruction.
ReplyDeleteI'm just so impressed with how quickly you guys got this done. And also the whole scrub the tub thing with Lime Away - how are you possibly doing this with an expanding tummy in the way?? I'm dying when it comes to weeding, painting projects - pretty much every bending exercise on the planet. You are awesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link on the bathroom fixtures. I will definitely look at that in the coming months...
Oooh, I love it. Everything you picked goes together so well. It looks simple and classic.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a big project, it looks wonderful!
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