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

[simone]

I hope the supermarket isn't too far away!!! I bet your bathroom will be a lovely blank canvas for you to add the Lucy touch to it. I am looking forward to seeing the final result.

[Kar]

The picture is wonderful! It will make the bathroom look so nice when you add all the great colors with it. One day I will get to a re-do in mine. The bunting will look FAB in there! Almost done with the current blanket so that I can move on to the hexagon blanket. It's absolute torture!! Have a great day Luce!!!

xxxxxx :)

[Sara]

It sounds as if its going to be wonderful - that card gives me such a happy feeling - and I feel its summer even though its a miserable cold day.

Cant wait to see how it comes on

Sara
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I'm still plodding through my boring blanket - hubbie reckons its about 18 inches long now XX (that's the blanket - obviously)

Sara
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[Josie-Mary]

How funny.... I've been thinking of making crochet bunting!!!! I was going to put flowers on mine - great minds think a like!!
Hope the bathroom will be finished soon, what a pain having to go out for a wee :( x

[Hen]

Love your crochet bunting, Luce. I'm sure your bathroom will look fab and cheery and colourful. I remember having the bathroom done in my flat and I had to go to the local gardens to use the public loos! Personally, I'd love workmen who don't want to chat - and particularly ones who don't want tea making every ten minutes (I don't even drink tea!!)
Been into the West End today, much yarn seems to have accompanied me home, eek!
Hen x

[Christina]

We've done loads of serious remodeling as well so I understand what it's like having to leave for ... ahem, a quick moment. It will be worth it, it always is.
I love the idea of a bright and cheery bath and you couldn't have a more perfect starting point than white tiles and chrome.

[kitschen pink]

Did I really write about loo paper and crochet in the same sentence? Sorry. Lowering the tone again! t.x

[kitschen pink]

Oh I can't wait to see the finished room! It's going to be just wonderful! (keep crochet out of reach from loo - you know what men are like about using up the last of the loo paper!)
I think basic white/cream is the only way to go with bathrooms! You can change the colour scheme all you like with accessories and never ever have to re-tile ever ever again...at least that was about as much of a plan as we ever had! Pop in when you get a mo sweetie! I have an award for you! t.x

[Shelley in SC]

I'm so delighted to find your blog!! Thank you so much for the time you put in to bring such a joyful, bright spot to the day!!! I love your style. Really, really fun.

[A Thrifty Mrs]

That is a beautiful print and great inspiration for a bathroom.
Lovely bunting.
I did have to laugh at you nipping to the supermarket to use their loo. Sorry!

[elizabeth of course]

That print is great. It reminds me of Cape Cod, which we're not far from. And it makes me want some summer around here. Can't wait to see the bunting finished. And best of luck with the bath re-do!