Bathroom Renovation: Vanity, Vanity, All is Vanity

Vanity Base:  We wanted storage space for all of our bath necessities.  It would be considered a piece of furniture that stays put for years to come, and must be timeless in design. Nothing stodgy-looking, plastic,  obviously low-end, or just plain ooooogly. 

There are a million and one choices among the single or double-sink variety, and they start to look the same after a while. Here are a few that I liked:

pc: Belaterra by Home Depot

pc: Lowe's; very nice-looking

Photo by designerpremier.com

Photo by Icon Kitchens, LTD.

floater!

Photo by WAMO Studio Architects 

Photo by Q Construction 

Photo by The Woodshop of Avon 

Photo by Associated Design Co

Photo by Design Directives, LLC 

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Photo by Chalet 

Photo by Third Coast Interiors 

Below are our choices for our downstairs bathroom. Vanity base and granite counter from HOBO (much better-looking IRL). Anvil iron & driftwood vanity lights from Lowe's . 

Beautiful brass mirror purchased long ago from a Spiegel catalogue.  It made the move with us from our previous home. So glad it can be a centre-piece once again.  

Poplar/Maple Vanity

Granite Vanity 31"

Mahogany Vanity Base

Concrete Countertops

Buelton with Ceramic Top

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Bathroom Renovation: Hexagon Floor Tiles for Guest Bathroom

What's old is new again!

We installed good ol' hexagonal-shaped tiles on the floor of each of our bathrooms during our renovation.

Here was how our Guest Bath shower floor was done by contractor Andy, and his trusty Assistant, Luke.

Guest Bathroom

Mosaic hexagon tiles at HOBO store. Should we go dark or light? 

holes

 proper water drainage is important

before applying grout

AFTER

he's happy!

Trendy hexagon tile is a vintage look that’s new again, making it a great fit for old-home updates and new homes alike. It’s a unique shape but is simple enough to blend into a design. And the variations are endless. Hex tile is available in ceramic, porcelain and natural stone, as well as in a variety of sizes, starting from 1- and 2-inch hexagon tiles and going up to 12-inch tiles. For a classic look, try an all-over hexagon tile floor in a solid color in your bathroom or a hexagon mosaic backsplash in your kitchen. To dip your toe into a trendy look, mix and match different colored hexagon tiles, especially those in coordinating colors. But we’re warning you—it might be hard to stop there. -- The Tile Shop

The Tile Shop

Houzz: Hexagon Tiles

These Colors Will Increase the Value of Your Home






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Bathroom Renovation: Porcelain versus Ceramic Tile

We continue to increase in knowledge as we move forward with our bathroom renovation plans. So far, our tiles have been of the porcelain variety. 

Differences between Porcelain and Ceramic Tiles:
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A couple of bathroom tiles that have made the cut thus far:

Do You Know the Difference Between Ceramic & Porcelain Tile?

PEI Ratings

Saving $$ While Shopping for Tiles Online

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