{ let’s design } my new bathroom

Post by: Victoria, ÉdinHome&Co

Isn’t this bathroom – from the 2010 Princess Margaret Showhome – gorgeous?!

Source: House and Home       Photographer: Michael Graydon

For years I’ve been dreaming about having a beautiful bathroom like this one with its white marble (carrera or bianco) and simple, classic feel.

But… for years I’ve lived with this! ---- >

Pretty, ain’t it?! ;-)

I suppose I should explain the off-kilter clawfoot tub. This photo was taken as we were removing the tub in preparation for…. wait for it… renovation!

FINALLY!!

A sad confession… unfortunately the tub isn’t returning to the finished bathroom :-(   Instead, we’re building a walk-in tiled shower complete with a rainhead shower fixture!!

Let me show you what IS going into the bathroom… starting with the flooring…

 

 

Doesn’t basketweave marble floor tile fill you with pleasure?!

My plan is to lay the tile in a similar format because it’s so darned lovely! We’ll also use the basketweave tile on the shower floor.

For the walls I’m planning on using marble subway tiles in an off-set pattern… just like the Princess Margaret home (above) :-)   And I’m seriously thinking about adding a black border detail similar to this one. What do you think?

One element of the new bathroom I’m excited about is using a vintage dresser for the vanity!

Here’s the one I found… complete with a coordinating mirror! (note: I won’t be using the mirror mount – just the cabinet and the mirror)

I’m really happy with this purchase!

In the next week or so I’ll be taking paint & brush to these pieces… but not just any paint: Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. Soon my vanity and mirror will be white, slightly distressed and perfect for my vintage cottage bathroom!!

 

 

 

This is what the bathroom looked like the other day!

 

 

 

At this point I’m planning on a marble or white quartz counter for the dresser… but it’s all about budget!!

Cross your fingers for me please!

And here are the pulls I’ve picked up for the dresser :-)

Lastly… the overcounter basin and faucet (in chrome)!

One more lovely carrera marble bathroom to give me inspiration!!

I hope you’ll drop by to see how the bathroom looks once it’s complete!

{ let’s design } AyA “blogpodium bound” contest

When I attended the inaugural BlogPodium event during IDS12 in Toronto this past January, I learned so much about how to improve my blog and blogging skills. {Click here to read all about it}. So I’m really excited about the next BlogPodium event that’s happening on Saturday, May 26th. And just as excited about the opportunity to have my airfare and hotel covered by AyA Kitchens and Baths! AyA has teamed up with BlogPodium to sponsor the AyA “BlogPodium Bound” Contest – the winner gets a flight to Toronto, two nights accommodations, and a ticket to BlogPodium. Pick me, pick me, pick me! Please :-)

Here’s my dream kitchen entry…

1. Allegra diamond glass-front upper cabinet doors in Latte, AyA Kitchens and Baths
2. Bedford cabinetry for some upper doors and all lower doors & drawers in Latte, AyA Kitchens and Baths
3. Bedford island in Anthracite, AyA Kitchens and Baths
4. Backsplash: Mosaic glass tiles, Opulence OP-07, Glazzio Tiles
5. Island countertop: Bianca Carrara honed marble, Uniform Custom Countertops
6. Countertops (except island): Hanstone in Sterling Grey, Uniform Custom Countertops
7. Three pendant lights above island: Polished Nickel Large Square Lantern, Union Lighting
8. Paisley fabric for window treatments: 9016A-S2550, C&M Textiles
9. Flooring: Birch 3/4” x 5” hand scraped - Walnut Colour, Home Depot
10. Glass knobs: Hexagonal glass knobs for all doors, Lee Valley
11. Nickel bin pulls: Amerock Sterling Nickel Finish Cup Pull for all drawers, Home Depot
12. Barstools: Three Vega barstools for island, www.allbarstools.com
13. Faucet: Belo pull-down faucet & soap dispenser in chrome finish, Brizo
14. Wall colour: Aura AF-670 Nightingale, Benjamin Moore
15. Backs of upper glass cabinets: Aura AF-570 Coastline, Benjamin Moore
16. All upper and lower cabinets painted Latte, AyA Kitchens and Baths
17. Island painted Anthracite, AyA Kitchens and Baths

Whew, squeezed it all into the 100-words-or-less limit!

Thanks to AyA Kitchens and Baths for sponsoring the AyA “BlogPodium Bound” Contest. Whether I win or not, I’m really looking forward to seeing everyone at BlogPodium and hearing what the guest speakers and expert panellists have to say. I’m sure I’ll come away from the event with a brain packed full of all sorts of great information!