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MrsERod
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Re: My EXTREME home makeover in 4 months- 5/31/06 UPDATE on p. 4 BEFORE AND AFTER HALL BATH
BEAUTIFUL!!!
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Ambersmom
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Re: My EXTREME home makeover in 4 months- 5/31/06 UPDATE on p. 4 BEFORE AND AFTER HALL BATH
Posted by Ang-Rich
Wow - the bathroom looks great! You have done the most impressive work with your place!
Although you must be sad to have lost the beautiful blue sink - it's hard to get such perfect rust stains!  
I was thinking the same thing...they took the time and money to jazz up the room with the murals, yet they couldn't slap in a H/D special sink replacement??
Everything looks awesome!!
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emilain
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Re: My EXTREME home makeover in 4 months- 5/31/06 UPDATE on p. 4 BEFORE AND AFTER HALL BATH
Posted by rose825
I LOVE it. I now have all new ideas for my new kitchen which is about 1/3 the size of yours.
I have one question though. What is the reflection in the microwave. That is soo cool, how the camera did this.
Beautiful!! But that face in the microwave is spookyQQ
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Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: My EXTREME home makeover in 4 months- 6/12/06 UPDATE on p. 5 BEFORE AND AFTER MASTER BATH
Master bath.
The orginal area off the bedroom was a 12' x 12' square. The square was divided into quarters... If you can imagine, you walk into the bottom left and it was a wasted space "dressing area". That's what you see in the picture with the stripped spackled wall (never painted ), in front of that was the entrance to a very small walk in closet, essentially a double cloet that you could stand in, the third quarter to the right was the 3/4 GROSS DISGUSTING bathroom... but what elese did you expect from this house  , then in front of that was another small walk in closet.
When I first saw the house I immediately thought... Why haven't they blown this out and made a huge bathroom and built closets along the southern wall in the bedroom ? I'm always questioning house design... thanks to Gramps and Dad it's in my DNA
We ripped out that entire area. When you see the rip out pictures and the final pictures, the original bathroom was only 2 feet wider than our current shower and 1 foot deeper.
Yes, my master bath is bigger than every bedroom I ever lived in growing up and I think every dorm room But ya' know, I lived in my Dad's basement and cared for him after his stroke for seven years so I couldn't ever dream this would really be mine....
Here goes... Image Attachment(s):
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Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: My EXTREME home makeover in 4 months- 5/31/06 UPDATE on p. 4 BEFORE AND AFTER HALL BATH
In the first pic you can roughly see where the footprint of the original bathroom was.
Our contractor, his son and my FIL gutted both bathrooms and the kitchen in two days
The waste pipe had to be extended about 8 feet as the toilet was being located on the other wall. Lots and lots of plumbing being moved here and electrical...
There is a light above the toilet, one in the shower, two highhats in the middle of the room, a fan, 6 electrical outlets (one near floor, one on vanity and one in the linen tower for electric toothbrushes), and the vanity light.
Oh, and you can see the ducts for the CAC that were also being run. In one day I went into that room and there was my contractor working on plumbing, two electricians, and the two CAC guys Image Attachment(s):
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Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: My EXTREME home makeover in 4 months- 5/31/06 UPDATE on p. 4 BEFORE AND AFTER HALL BATH
Picture 1 is all of the new electrical.
My main contractor/plumber works with my electrician all of the time so they coordinated well.
We also had to shift the opening of the previous tiny window and put in a bigger one to fit the space. One problem we did not forsee is where to put the towelbar. The window is too big and to locate it underneath, the towels would be too low so it's behind the door and there is one on the shower door.
Picture 2 is the toilet area and half wall. Highly suggest at least a half wall for the toilet are in such a big bathroom or you might feel self-conscious sitting on a "throne" in such a large room Image Attachment(s):
Message edited 6/11/2006 7:41:18 PM.
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Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: My EXTREME home makeover in 4 months- 5/31/06 UPDATE on p. 4 BEFORE AND AFTER HALL BATH
The cabinets are the same as those in my kitchen just a darker stain and different hardware.
Vanity top is Carerra marble
Sink- Home Depot Expo
Tile- Old Country Rd. Tile
Toilet- Home Depot, Kohler
Plumbing Fixtures- Grohe. This was  But all of the fixtures that also come with matching Roman tub are expensive. They jack up the price knowing it's for a larger bathroom.
Drawer pulls- Home Depot Expo. These were not cheap but they really were the only ones I could find that went so well with my design.
I was going for an older look in the tile and fixtures.
My inspiration was my Grandma's bathroom which was probably done in the 1930's. The vanity is so dark as to look like a piece of furniture.
We went with two showerheads in the shower. the one that came with the Grohe suite and an adjustable one on a bar to make it easier to clean Image Attachment(s):
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Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: My EXTREME home makeover in 4 months- 5/31/06 UPDATE on p. 4 BEFORE AND AFTER HALL BATH
We painted ourselves. As our bedroom is a burgundy/tan color and I wanted to keep the bathroom mostly white, I picked out the Benjamin Moore white swatch with the pinkish undertones and picked from there.
I know, because the color would be right up against the white tile the subtle color would come out and look very light pink. Didn't want to go any more pink for DH
I will accessorize with burgundy towels and a coordinating valance with the ones in the bedroom. That's a project for the summer. There is town property behind us and really tall trees so nothing on the window right now
The shower doors were $$$. I wanted them higher than standard and wanted a wider door. Most of the handles offered looked way too modern. I went for the antique one which of course was $$$ too
They measured, it took two weeks and all day for them to install. Another one of my FIL's subcontractors. It took ALL day but he does meticulous work. Image Attachment(s):
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Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: My EXTREME home makeover in 4 months- 5/31/06 UPDATE on p. 4 BEFORE AND AFTER HALL BATH
Grohe faucets... part of a suite to match the shower and bath.
Carrera marble top. Warning... marble is high maintenance and can stain easily. I wouldn't suggest it for a bathroom used by kids. Image Attachment(s):
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giggles
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Re: My EXTREME home makeover in 4 months- 6/12/06 UPDATE on p. 5 BEFORE AND AFTER MASTER BATH
The bathroom is absolutely amazing!!
Are you doing these renovations yourself or do you have a contractor do it?
I showed this to DH and he said to save the pics - he loves it too!
PS where did you get your cabinets/counter tops?
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| Posted 6/11/06 7:35 PM |
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danielleandscott
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Re: My EXTREME home makeover in 4 months- 6/12/06 UPDATE on p. 5 BEFORE AND AFTER MASTER BATH
WOW that is Gorgeous
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Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: My EXTREME home makeover in 4 months- 6/12/06 UPDATE on p. 5 BEFORE AND AFTER MASTER BATH
Posted by giggles
The bathroom is absolutely amazing!!
Are you doing these renovations yourself or do you have a contractor do it?
I showed this to DH and he said to save the pics - he loves it too!
PS where did you get your cabinets/counter tops?
ETA: WE could not live in the house while all of this was being done. EVERYTHING was just too far gone.
It would be impossible for us to have done all of this ourselves. We gutted a house and redid all of the following in four months:
All new electrical including rewiring entire house
new oil tank
new boiler
new separate hot water heater
all new interior doors and mouldings
CAC
refinished hardwood floors throughout
added pull down stairs for attic access
Kitchen
Gutted- resheetrocked and spackled
Vaulted kitchen ceiling
added sliding doors
moved heat
took down a wall btwn kitchen and laundry area
repositioned old broom closets to fit custom pantry
tile
all new cherry cabinets
all new appliances including washer and dryer
tile-floor and backsplash
granite counters
paint
Diningroom
Tore down water damaged ceiling and replaced
repaired termite damage in floor in corner
replaced header and took out arches between living room and dining room
added chairrail
paint
Livingroom
chiseled 3-D grout from stone fireplace wall
cleaned stone wall
restored stone wall
painted
ripped out old carpet
install real oak flooring
installed 4 high hats
Entry
new closet doors
new lighting fixture
added a second light
all new paint
cleaned and restored blue stone entry
new oak stair rail leading upstairs
Half bath
gutted
resheetrocked
new light
new fan
tile
sink
vanity mirror
Den
redone right before house was on market
just cleaned 2nd fireplace
Upstairs Hall bath
gutted
all new fixtures- tub, vanity, toilet
installed linen tower and vanity
recessed lighting
new baseboard heat
Master bath
Expanded old 3/4 bath by losing two small walk in closets and dressing area off bedroom to create a 13 X 13 foot area
expanded waste pipe to move toilet
new larger window
jacuzzi tub
separate shower with custom glass enclosure
linen tower and cherry 6' vanity with marble top
created 1/2 privacy wall for toilet
new baseboard heat
tile
paint
Master bedroom
built his/her closets
installed crown moulding and chair rail
added access panel for jacuzzi tub
added cable/electrical outlets
new baseboard heat
3 other bedrooms
added closet doors
added mouldings
repaired walls
painted
It would have taken most contractors over a year to do what we did. We paid cash whenever possible and got my FIL''s contractor discount on many items.
I really had a vision for this house and we got it for $200K less than it appraised for. It sat on the market, last year, for four months, in a desirable area because of the shear unbelievable work it needed.
My FIL is a kitchen designer. Caninets are through him. Marble is through his marble/granite subcontractor. Our main installer, George Walling, has worked with my FIL for decades and gave us the family discount. Even with all of the renovations we came out ahead and would still make money today if we flipped it but we are staying for the long haul.
I will say this. This room costs almost as much as the kitchen but well worth it.
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Baboots
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Re: My EXTREME home makeover in 4 months- 6/12/06 UPDATE on p. 5 BEFORE AND AFTER MASTER BATH
wow, everything looks great...sooo pretty.
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| Posted 6/11/06 8:12 PM |
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dm24angel
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Re: My EXTREME home makeover in 4 months- 6/12/06 UPDATE on p. 5 BEFORE AND AFTER MASTER BATH
its AMAZING!! I Wonder why you didnt like that nice pink sink though
AWESOME JOB!!!
you guys are doing so well on ths house! Im loving it!
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danielle
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Re: My EXTREME home makeover in 4 months- 6/12/06 UPDATE on p. 5 BEFORE AND AFTER MASTER BATH
WOW is all I can say!!
Can't wait to see more pics.
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CellarDweller
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Re: My EXTREME home makeover in 4 months- 6/12/06 UPDATE on p. 5 BEFORE AND AFTER MASTER BATH
Gorgeous!!
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Re: My EXTREME home makeover in 4 months- 6/12/06 UPDATE on p. 5 BEFORE AND AFTER MASTER BATH
Gorgeous!!!!
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anedi
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Re: My EXTREME home makeover in 4 months- 6/12/06 UPDATE on p. 5 BEFORE AND AFTER MASTER BATH
What a beautiful job!
Our master bath/dressing area is the only part of the house that was not gutted. After looking at your pictures, I want to gut that, too! But enough is enough. I am anxious to see pictures of the rest of the house!
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4monkeys
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Re: My EXTREME home makeover in 4 months- 6/12/06 UPDATE on p. 5 BEFORE AND AFTER MASTER BATH
WOWWWW GOrgeous work Theresa!!!
Although I kinda liked her flower and fish designs 
But what amazing changes ! WOWW !! Im drooling over here! We're still not done with everything 5yrs later
Gorgeous! 
ETA: What color/name is that blue paint in your bathroom?? ITs BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!!! It goes well with a nautical theme Im thinking of, I LOVE IT !!!!!!!! tell tell
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Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: My EXTREME home makeover in 4 months- 6/12/06 UPDATE on p. 5 BEFORE AND AFTER MASTER BATH
Posted by anna
WOWWWW GOrgeous work Theresa!!!
Although I kinda liked her flower and fish designs
But what amazing changes ! WOWW !! Im drooling over here! We're still not done with everything 5yrs later
Gorgeous!
ETA: What color/name is that blue paint in your bathroom?? ITs BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!!! It goes well with a nautical theme Im thinking of, I LOVE IT !!!!!!!! tell tell
I'll have to look it up when I get home. There are 14 paint colors that I picked out in one day so I don't remember
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Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: My EXTREME home makeover in 4 months- 6/12/06 UPDATE on p. 5 BEFORE AND AFTER MASTER BATH
Posted by anna
ETA: What color/name is that blue paint in your bathroom?? ITs BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!!! It goes well with a nautical theme Im thinking of, I LOVE IT !!!!!!!! tell tell
The color in the blue bathroom is Benjamin Moore's
"Big Country Blue". We got an eggshell finish throughout the house because it's scrubable. It's very similar to the color blue on the painter's tape. We were thinking about the  and  down the line
Don't freak out when you first put it on the wall. It is a bold color. I would only suggest painting a bathroom or a small area that has plenty of white accents, bookcases, etc. that will "pop" off the blue.
It's only paint. Live with it for 2 days and if you hate it you can paint over it. I have a bit left if you want to try it out first.
Good luck.Image Attachment(s):
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Mushpot
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Re: My EXTREME home makeover in 4 months- 6/12/06 UPDATE on p. 5 BEFORE AND AFTER MASTER BATH
that's a hot color BLUE!!! I love it!
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4monkeys
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Re: My EXTREME home makeover in 4 months- 6/12/06 UPDATE on p. 5 BEFORE AND AFTER MASTER BATH
Theresa, THANKS for the info !!!!!
I needed a PERFECT color for my nautical theme idea, didnt know which room yet. and Ive been stalling because I KNOW any navy color would just be way too dark.. I was GOING to do it in my wood paneled room  but for the same reason you mentioned (no white to pop off or open up the room a bit) and I refuse to paint anything white  (color is a must for me )
So we have a bathroom that we're renovating, and it happens to have a brand new white shower stall, and brand new white toilet bowl and sink, the tiles are a cappucino color though, is that too dark? also the bathroom is a very odd shape, its very long and narrow, i know this sounds odd (it is!) but its like 8ft X 2ft...yep strange but true...
Im hoping the white I mentioned will be enough to set off the nautical look and pop like you mentioned, and look as gorgeous as your bathroom.
and another plus, like you mentioned the and , the bathroom is right near the kids playroom, so i can rotate between it being nautical and boys stuff (sports, superheroes, etc.) YAYYYYYYY
Im buying the paint this week, thank YOU !
Im such a copycat  
and bold colors are my middle name, cant scare me !  or so i hope
this bathroom was meant to be blue. we were sponge painting it a sea blue color, and the RED rags mixed with the blue paint (hubby forgot to rinse the rags like he did last time ), and as much as Ive always LOVED lavendar, Its just not doin it for me, I guess the boy mommy in me has gotten SO over lavendar
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Re: My EXTREME home makeover in 4 months- 6/12/06 UPDATE on p. 5 BEFORE AND AFTER MASTER BATH
Beautiful!!!
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Re: My EXTREME home makeover in 4 months- 6/12/06 UPDATE on p. 5 BEFORE AND AFTER MASTER BATH
GORGEOUS!!!
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