Bathroom styling

House renovation is never going to be an easy ride is it? It's never going to be enjoyable whist one is living through it, is it? I am trying my very best not to get irritated by the noise, mess, chaos and inconvenience. As the bathroom is the first room to be given it's bright new makeover, we still have a long way to go, and I know that there will be a great deal more noise, mess, chaos and inconvenience to contend with before the year is out. And I also know it will be worth it.
My two grouchy bathroom workmen have in fact turned out to be extremely hard working and professional, and are doing a wonderful job. They simply don't appear to like female chitchat very much. The first day I was quite put out by them. But now on day four, I am saying okeedokee, I get it now, I am not taking it personally. I am choosing to either be out of the house dilly-dallying with friends, or ensconced up here in the Attic, and I am doing OK.

So far, as is the norm for us, we have really given the whole bathroom makeover very little thought. Not a lot of research was done, we have flown it a little (well honestly, a lot) by the seat of our pants. We have used a local, independent supplier for everything, and went for simplicity above all else. The  bath and shower were selected in rather a hurry from a catalogue. Tiles are plain white squares, no fancy bits. Taps (also chosen in a hurry from a  catalogue) are chunky chrome. So far so good, I think it's going to be great. Simple, clean and basic, but great.

Do you know, it suddenly occurred to me this morning that very soon the fun part of renovating  this little room will begin, the bit that I can start to get excited about :: the Styling. And I expect by now from the pictures on todays post, you have got an idea of which way my bathroom is going. Its not going to be classic, or sophisticated, or traditional, no no no, that's not my style at all. No, it's going to be light and bright and fun. Of course! And it's going to have crochet in it. Haha, no kidding, I already decided that every single room in my house will eventually have some crochet goodness within, and that includes the bathroom. So I've started  making some little triangles to create a mini string of bunting flags, and quite honestly I am getting huge thrills out of this idea.

I have been very inspired by the artwork of Janet Bell, who's paintings I absolutely adore. So I've decided that my bathroom is going to be very much decorated along these lines. The above picture is a greetings card I bought just before Christmas, and is titled "harbour by day". Aren't the colours just beautiful? I love the clear shades of turquoisey blues she uses in her work, and the sight of bright jaunty boats, beach huts, bunting flags and harbourside houses just fill me with joy. And oh how I do love to be filled with joy! I hope eventually that every nook and cranny of my house will give me this feeling. That's my hope. That's what's keeping me going through the noise, mess, chaos and inconvenience.

And talking of inconvenience, right now I really do need a wee, so I must be off. A quick dash to the supermarket to errrm, well, to use their facilities. Byyeeeeee!

xxxxxx

 

Comments

[jen]

I love the whitewash look flooring- What is this flooring called and where did you get it.. I'm looking for the same for my new bathroom :)

love it!!! x x x

[30 Bathroom Vanity]

Thanks for a great post. I have subscribed to your site's RSS feed to get up to the date information. Unfortunately I spend far too much of my valuable time on this site. Things could be worse. Thanks

[American Standard Toilets]

Thanks for a great blog. This really is top notch and I keep coming back. Keep up the GREAT work Cheers

[miss sew n sew]

Your crochet bunting is so cheerful and that is such a gorgeous print very Attic 24 styley! Can't wait to see your finished bathroom how exciting I'm sure all the noise and mess will be worth it in the end.
Sarahx

[Sal]

I love the idea of your coloured bunting!!
T'is fabulous.
We are contemplating ripping our bathroom apart and re-creating something different!!
I don't know if I can stand the mess though!! ;-)

[Twiggy]

Lovely print the colours are very jolly. Love the bunting too.
Twiggy x

[Chris]

Discovered your blog earlier this week. Can't remember where I started but just kept following links and before I knew it I'd stumbled upon your lovely blog.

I'm thinking your bathroom will be wonderfully accessorised which will work perfectly with white & chrome.

Just started crocheting some hexagons - couldn't resist after seeing yours, although I definitely did not need another project - ho hum!

Chris x

[Josie-Mary]

Hello, not sure if you do awards but I've given you one anyway! :)

[Facile Cécile]

it will be very nice!

[kim]

Hope your remodel is still going well. I really enjoy remodeling( I could not resist laying the tile myself!)Looking foward to see the results of the work and design together. Have a nice weekend.

[Linda]

Love the bunting, love the card. Did our bathroom recently, all white with lime green accents (linen bin and blind), but I have no crochet in it! Wait, how about a loo roll cover. have a nice weekend Lucy.

[Shannon]

I popped over after seeing your award on Kitschen Pink, and am so happy to have found you. She is right - you definitely deserve an award! Your crochet projects are lovely, and beautiful photos warming. Good luck with the bathroom remodel; I will be checking back to see what cheer you bring to the space.

[Umm Hibaat]

I have a bit of crochet in one of the bathrooms too! I'm hoping to have a bit in every room as well! Looking foward to seeing your finished bathroom.

[Marisa]

Can't wait to see the finished bathroom, it will look lovely and colourful, especially what we need in these dull dark days! I espeically love the card - wouldn't it be a lovely picture for cross stitching.

[Julie]

crochet bunting is fab - love the idea of a touch of crochet in every room! Hope you have a great, peaceful weekend (presumably workman free). Lovely painting too - our bathroom is mainly white with the odd touch of blue, and I'm definitely thinking of adding a similar picture in there - it's just what I've been looking for - am off to check out more now. xx

[Aqeela]

I found your blog recently through tracy (cupcakes at home), i love your use of bright colours throughout your home and crochet, brings back the student in me - my uni bedroom was just like one of your blankets!!
I look forward to reading more of your posts, both the previous ones and those still to come!

Aqeela xx

[Alex Mason]

Love the crochet bunting idea :)

[Annie]

I'm right there with you on the styling. What a great inspirational piece. I look forward to seeing the before/after pictures.

[JUDY]

HELLO, I STUMBLED UPON YOUR BLOG TODAY AND I LOVED BEING GREETED BY THE ARRAY OF WONDERFUL COLORS. SO NICE TO SEE IN THE DEAD OF WINTER. AND YOUR CHOICE OF COLORS IN YARN IS DEVINE. I'M NEW TO BLOGGING AND I FIND IT VERY EXCITING. PLEASE VISIT MY BLOG SOMETIME.

[Jo]

oh how exciting, I love renovating, it's so rewarding once a room is finally finished. Love the idea with your little flags. You could even crochet cotton hand towels for guests to dry their hands on, oh and face cloths for you. Just a thought :)

[Fiona]

The Bathroom scheme sounds wonderful. I love the idea of the little crochet flags. I can totally imagine them against all that lovely sparkly white. Oh how I would love white tiles in our bathroom. It is currently covered in a kind of hideous bluey green tile. From floor to ceiling! Not one scrap of painted wall! Chosen by hubbie-to-be's ex which makes it even worse! Would love to rip them all down but as we don't plan on staying in this house for too long there's no point. Just living with them for now. I will go for all white when I finally get to choose. Can't wait to see pics of your finished room. Love that print by the way. Gorgeous colours!

[LittleGem]

Mini bunting sounds like a fab idea! Love the colours you've chosen already! And that artwork is so you. XX

[Janet Bell]

Hi Lucy
Thank you so so much for the kind kind words and featuring my card! It has made my day to know my work can raise a smile during these grey days. Love the bunting and can't wait to see the finished results. Thanks again so much xxx

[Jill]

Having renovated bathrooms in two houses, I know what you're going through! When it's finished you'll have a wonderful room and your crocheting will make it unique. I love Janet Bell's art work. With the exchange rate and shipping, I'll have to save my pennies for even the cards.

Jill

[Lucy Locket-Pocket]

The mini crochet bunting is going to be gorgeous! And a house with every room crochet-ified will be truly beautiful!!! Lucy x