Master Bathroom Inspirations

>> Thursday, January 26, 2012

We're at the point in the renovation where I feel like a million decisions have to be made right away.  In reality only 100 decisions have to be made right away, but each of those require 100 more decision to be made at the same time.

One of the most pressing questions is about the shower faucets.  The plumber requires the shower valve before he can plumb the bathroom.   The type of shower valve is dependent on the shower fixture that is chosen.  And, to me at least, the shower fixture choice must be made in conjunction with the all of the fixture choices in the bathroom.  Oh, and we're dealing with three bathrooms.

Focusing just on the master right now, here are some of my most favorite inspirations:




And, lastly, the bathroom from the tour of homes where I took these terrible pictures: 



I'll post the final choices when they get made.  Wish me luck...

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Ground Breaking

>> Thursday, January 19, 2012




Hurray!  Work has begun (actually these are from a couple of weeks ago - I just fail at updating).  

I have always heard - and know from experience - that things get worse before they get better, but seeing the house like this can really test personal fortitude.  Basically we are looking at the addition (that will become a den and bathroom) and how it connects into the kitchen and master bedroom.  Without walls it looks huge!


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