The Bathroom :: Ta-dah!

 

Oh my, I do so enjoy writing my Ta-dah posts, such fun! And now come to think of it, this might possibly be a first homey sort of a ta-dah type reveal I've ever done too, as I'm usually presenting crochet projects to you aren't I? So extra special feelings of excitement in the Attic today, as I've been really, really looking forward to sharing this with you all.

It's been a looooong time coming I know, we've really taken our sweet, sweet time pulling this little room together. If you've been bobbing in to see me in the Attic for a while, you may well remember when we first started the work :: it was way back in January when my grouchy-but-super-efficient Bathroom Workmen arrived. Like I say, a long time coming.

Right from the word go, I had a vision for my bathroom, had a whole big idea going on with myself about how I wanted it to look and feel. I happen to be very good at visualising, and could see the room soo clearly in my mind.

I was thinking fun, colourful and jaunty with a bright, seaside-holiday vibe.

Bunting and stripes, boats and beach huts.

Walls the colour of aqua seaglass.

And do you know what? I actually made it happen just the way I imagined it.

And I have to confess I really am ever so pleased with it. Keep finding reasons to go in there just for the pleasure of gazing around and ahhhing quietly to myself with the sheer joy of it.

So shall we have a look at some Before and After pictures???

Ok.......only if you promise not to be too horrified by the Before pictures, they are pretty rotten.....

:: Before :: (yeeeeeuuuugh!)

:: During :: (oh-crikey!)

:: After :: (ta-dah!)

:: Before :: (yuckety-yuck!)

:: During :: (oh-noooooooooo!)

 

:: After :: (ta-dah!)

:: Before :: (rotten!)

:: During :: (oh-my-gosh!)

:: After :: (ta-dah!)

 

As you can see, for such a small room, there was a surprising amount of work to be done.

We had previously replaced the boiler so that we could do away with the water tank (which was housed in the yucky green cupboard).

This then meant that we could demolish the yucky green cupboard, creating enough room to fit in a full length bath (instead of the daft yucky corner bath).

The shower was then relocated onto the opposite wall, making way for a lovely chrome towel warmer on the wall where the old shower used to be.

We kept the same toilet and basin to save a bit of money (changing tarnished brass fittings for shiny chrome ones).

The tongue and groove paneling was removed from all around the walls (oh, I was soooo glad to see the back of that!), and replaced with simple square white tiles.

And lastly we had new flooring laid, and the walls and woodwork repainted.

Now can you remember this old bathroom cabinet? Remember me asking your advice about what colour to paint it??

Shall I show you how it turned out??

Ok.....

....take a look.....

Ta-dah!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Do you like it??

I do.

I really, really do.

And do you remember my crocheted bunting?

Sorry this is not a very good picture of it, but it does look really lovely hung above the door.

I must make some more for other parts of the house, it's one of those insanely satisfying projects which comes together really quickly and seems to generate lots of fun in the process.

And talking of fun......do you like the stripy-pompommed little blind I made last week? Jaunty and jolly, don't you think?

Both the fabric and the pompom trim came from the fabulous Deckchair Stripes company, which I am quite in love with. That website does fluttery things to my heart.

Well my lovelies, I think thats all for now.....hope you've enjoyed peeking into my bathroom today.

I thank you as always for sharing it all with me, I appreciate it very much.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

Comments

[East London]

We also did repairs in our apartment, and I will tell you that this is a huge task for the owners. It was tough for us to choose contractors who will competently do their job. Of all our employees, the guys from the construction waste collection company did their job very well.

[Joel Griffith]

An awesome makeover - your efforts have definitely paid off!

[Tas]

I was really amazed by the transformation that you did. That was really cool. I bet you're smiling every time you go into the bathroom.

[ana kardeia]

Belissimo seu blog e seu bom gosto para tua casa, apreciei cada cantinho que você idealizou com tanto carinho .um grande beijo.

[Shower Doors]

Amazing!

[bethel of bethania]

Lucy 'tis me agin...
I was wondering if you would be doing a tut on your crocheted bunting at all???... OOroo... B

[bethel of bethania]

Ohhh my Miss Lucy hasn't your bathroom come up an absolutely treat... no wonder you are doing the 'happy dance', I sure would be... definitely needed the 'Lucy touch' to make it bright, colourful & user friendly...
Love your way with colour Lucy... OOroo... B

[Mandy]

This bathroom is LOVELY! Love it - love it - love it. Never stop doing what you do, it's so special and wonderful!

[Ryan]

I love it! So colorful and happy!

I'm taking some time and catching up on some blog reading today, and while reading yours I was horrified that I've been missing out on my favorite blogs since October, but amazed that I started reading yours right when you began the remodel.

Thanks for all the inspiration!

[Debbie]

Lucy,
It's just so beautiful. What a nice treat for you and your growing family to have such a gorgeous bathroom. It makes me want to rethink ours. Do you just smile for hours after you enjoy your new services. Well done! from the Pacific Northwest,
Debbie

[colleen]

Delicious, I tell you. Especially love how the red bounces off the turquoise, such a great colour combination. I'm all for teeny detail, like the bunting, the spotted red mug and the cute nautical pictures. Well done!!

[Mary Ann]

Very, very beautiful!!
Your bathroom has definitely gotten the "Lucy Touch"!!!

[Michelle]

your bathroom is fabulous...but you already know that! ;D

gah, a towel warmer! i'm having a mad crazy jealousy attack right now!

[Mandy]

Looks terrific! Well done! I can't believe that iccky green that the timber work had been painted!!! Maybe they were colour blind. I will say that is the problem as no one would do it otherwise!!! lol

[Grace]

Love, love, love that bathroom Lucy. I saw some lovely stained glass fish just like yours hanging in a window on Portland Island this summer. Would you mind sharing where they came from ? Thanks !!!!

[Shari Sunday]

Love the new bathroom. It is awesome!

[Bellaboo]

Oooooh,it's sooo lovely!
Blue and red...my favourite colours,Isn't it wonderful when it all turns out just as you imagined? I bet you can't keep yourself from having little peeps in there all the time!...I said peePS 0:)

Bellaboo

[Annette]

Lovely! Like the color of the cabinet. It's a real feel good color! Makes you go "Southern England-on-a-sunny-day-with-jumpy-waves-breaking-into shore" in your mind kind of. A great thing when locking the door and leaving noisy kids, demanding tasks and rainy days outside... Escape! You've done a great job.

[michelle]

What a amazing job...
Love the renovation pics...
and adore the way it turned out...
Especially love the bunting...

[flower delivery Philippine]

Fantastic!You've done a great job!

~Ashley~

[Joy]

Incredible! Absolutely Incredible! It looks as if it came from a magazine! I love the clean look of the white tiles, the window shade, everything. I had a bit of a wonder though, at the small mirrors just above the sink and then I figured they are for the little ones... correct? And I love your crocheted bunting! I am going to check out the directions. I love making crocheted thing that work up quickly. You have a great sense of decorating and choosing of colors. I can understand why you just go and stand in the bathroom and admire it. It is so calming and refreshing at the same time. Wonderful job!!

[Louise]

Gosh your bathroom has turned out so beautifully! I have been reading your blog on a daily basis for over 1 year now and I just love it. Often go back and read through old posts for some inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing. :-)

[Peng Peng]

ohhh my favourite is the blind with poms poms.. they are just divine !! this is not to say the rest is not beautiful .. i love it lucy. well done.

[Robbie]

Absolutely a happy place to be!!! You always make things fun and jolly and you've done it again! Bravo!!!

Are these the most post ever????
Take care and many thanks for sharing your world ; )Robbie : o)

[hill upon hill]

Oh it is lovely. I have saved reading this post till last this morning as a special treat. I love your colours and the choice of bath shape was brilliant! Enjoy.