And so it begins, the 2nd floor bathroom remodel

[dancerjodi]

Brian and I have started brainstorming about our next big home improvement project - our 2nd floor bathroom. Its all pending knowing what our tax refund will look like, but our estimate is that we'll have the cash to do it (it helps having a Dad that's a contractor). I spent some time at Barnes and Noble this week flipping through designer and DIY books for some ideas and spent a good deal of time googling for things yesterday while I was at work and waiting for never-ending queries to run (when I'm connected to Partners via the VPN I can't access our own local network, and it limits what I can do).

What we know:
-We'll get a new 60" long whirlpool tub to replace our tub.
-The rotted wood will all be ripped out (floor, window trim/sill in the shower) and replaced with ceramic tile.
-We'll keep the toilet and sink

Things to plan:
Storage (this is so important)
Decorating (relates to storage)

I've had some ideas and posted to solicit some suggestions on a community I've joined:
http://community.livejournal.com/saucyhelp/146633.html?mode=reply

So do you have any ideas? :)

Comments

Bathroom

[dancer.livejournal.com]

"It sounds like something you guys are handy enough to do yourselves, but if you need a tile guy, ours was good, available, and cheap."

We are doing our own tile (we've done it a couple of times now, so I think we've gotten the hang of it). You don't have a local electrician yet though, do you?

"I honestly think you should go with a lighter color if you don't want it to look cramped."

We will be. I'm thinking we may use the tan color we painted our bedroom in (since it will match, be neutral, and we have a ton of it already in a can in our basement). We won't have a shower curtain anymore either (glass doors) so that will brighten it a bit too! :)

Re: Bathroom

[devina.livejournal.com]

We don't have an electrician yet, but are on the active lookout for one. I have a call in to my dad to see if any of his guys are looking for side work. I'll let you know.