Sunday, February 17, 2013

Bathroom options

I wasn't able to paint the front porch because this was the one weekend where we got below freezing temperatures.  While I prefer the cool weather, it's not good for painting outside.  Maybe in a couple weekends.
Next weekend, my parents will be in town, and we are considering a bathroom renovation.  I have shopping around for options for the bathroom.  Below are the options I have come up with.

SLIM SINK OPTION:

 Tile: Textile in Sand, Floors and Decor
Light Fixture: Hampton Bay 3 Light in Brushed Nickel, Home Depot

Pros: slim sink fits in narrow wall area, added storage, hidden plumbing
Cons: sink is very modern looking for our home, metal leg or no legs

TRADITIONAL VANITY OPTION:

Tile: Textile in Sand, Floors and Decor
Light Fixture: Hampton Bay 3 Light in Brushed Nickel, Home Depot
Wall Storage:  Lillangen Wall Cabinet in Black Brown, Ikea
Sink/Vanity: Allen + Roth Sable Moravia Vanity with Sink in Cherry, Lowe's
Faucet: Moen Ashville 4" faucet in Brushed Nickel, Home Depot

Pros: Vanity fits with style of house, added storage, hidden plumbing
Cons: Not shallow, Sticks out farthest from wall


PEDESTAL SINK OPTION:

Tile: Textile in Marron (brown), Floors and Decor
Light Fixture: Hampton Bay 3 Light in Brushed Nickel, Home Depot
Wall Storage:  Lillangen Wall Cabinet in Black Brown, Ikea
Sink/Vanity: Barclay Hampshire Pedestal Sink in White, Lowe's
Faucet: Moen Ashville 4" faucet in Brushed Nickel, Home Depot

Pros: Sink fits with style of home
Cons: No storage, doesn't hide plumbing completely, slightly shallower that traditional vanity

So what do you think?  Does anything seem great?  Anything a big stinker?
Sunday, February 10, 2013

Hiding the Electrical Panel

Our electrical panel is visible as soon as you open the front door.  It's quite unattractive.  I decided I wanted to hide it instead of paint it.
 
  
I originally thought I was going to have to get a custom made frame, but while I was at Michael's Crafts getting a mat cut, and I noticed that they sell build-your-own frame kits.  I needed an 18 inch, and a 40 inch, to made the frame.  Add some cork, some cardboard, and fabric, and *poof* you've got a beautiful cork board.





So now, we have a nice hidden electrical panel.  Next week, if it's not raining, I'm planning on painting the front porch. 

AFI Top 100 Update: We watched #9 Vertigo, and #99 Toy Story this weekend.  8 down, 92 to go.
Sunday, February 3, 2013

Office finally painted!

Well, I finally got Nick's office painted.  As you may remember I started painting his office in Early January, but because of my "start and never finish" disease, it was half finished.  Until this weekend. 



I love the color!  The chocolate furniture looks nice against the color.  More pictures will come later.