There are some things I by no means thought I’d love and because the title suggests, that factor is a classic bathroom (and as you and I’ll come to search out out…a VERY costly one). Once I toured my condo for the primary time this bathroom was a PERK. The Grecian fashion sample, the above-average seat top, the lovable blue stamp on the within of the bowl, what extra may I’ve wished?! This love affair continued for over two years till at some point she wasn’t flushing effectively, the tank wasn’t filling correctly, and now (after some momentary problem-solving) the everlasting must jiggle the deal with. Look needing to jiggle a flush lever isn’t the tip of the world, however because the constructing’s extremely skilled plumber acknowledged, this gal is on her final leg, and getting a brand new one prior to later is suggested. A brand new bathroom? From this century?? DEVASTING NEWS as you may think about. However look. I’m an inexpensive girl who doesn’t need her bathroom to crack open and flood her normally unflooded condo. It’s simply laborious to say goodbye. So to ease my impending toilet melancholy, I acquired to making a design plan to make over the entire room. My thought was if I really like every little thing else on this room perhaps I’ll quickly neglect a bit of my coronary heart is lacking.
And don’t fear! I’ll present you the plan and stroll you thru a couple of different points that want tending to as a result of with the appeal and fantastic thing about a 100-year-old constructing comes actually cool challenges. However first, let’s stroll via what this toilet appeared like the primary time I noticed it…
Love At First Sight (My Preliminary Walkthrough)
The potential is sort of an excessive amount of to deal with. The ground, whereas a bit dingy and cracked, is my favourite. The blue tile border that matched the bathroom sample is hysterical and unimaginable. The AC is a bummer, nevertheless it’s the one window in my condo that may have a window unit. I additionally don’t perceive all these towel bars since there are additionally three different hooks between the 2 doorways. Two folks can stay on this condo MAX. However eradicating each and changing perhaps one is tremendous simple.
Here’s a close-up of her! She’s not in good form, however my god is she cool. I want I may finish right here and this simply be a show-and-tell however now I’ll present you the less-than-cool actuality that my plumber identified to me…
The Present (Gross-Trying) Points…You’ve Been Warned
The actual problem is that crack at the back of the bowl. In response to him, it’s not price attempting to repair on condition that in a couple of years we may have the identical problem come again. The opposite picture is only a pic of the corrosion that’s forming on the tank pipe. That may very well be changed I suppose, however once more, no actual level.
After the plumber and I broke the information to my landlord (the sweetest and coolest girl on the earth) she requested me to search out one I appreciated figuring out I really like design and really a lot respect the historical past of this constructing (as she does). I requested what the price range was and he or she stated to not fear about it. Harmful phrases to a design-loving gal with tragically costly style. I used to be a little bit nervous since I’d by no means shopped for a bathroom earlier than, however I started my search. Naturally, I began with salvage yards, eBay, Etsy, and so forth. Then I noticed it!
Ummm Excuse Me???
WHAT?! That is my actual bathroom bowl!! Whereas I wasn’t given a price range, I knew that $3,200 for less than a bowl (aka no tank or pipes) was far an excessive amount of. And I positively wanted a brand new tank too. However man, was it enjoyable seeing what it was promoting for!
I stored looking and got here throughout this man who restores and sells actually lovely classic bogs on eBay!
My First “Actual Discover”
I really feel HARD for this one. Certain it was much less ornate nevertheless it was from the identical time interval of the house and people curves had been UNDENIBELE. I’m certain you’re curious concerning the worth…it was $2,100 however hear me out. This bathroom is totally constructed (minus the seat) and has gone via a radical sequence of checks to verify it’s stable and functioning completely. I additionally contacted the vendor and labored out a deal to present him my bowl and get $500 off the worth of the brand new one. “However Jess, that different web site stated it was price $3,200!” Appropriate. However keep in mind mine is cracked and whereas I didn’t discover it till he pointed it out, the tank is clearly not unique to the bowl. A bummer however $500 off was useful!
Okay, so think about me, PUMPED that I discovered a classic bathroom that runs like a brand new one and was now at a slight low cost. Whereas $1,600 is loads for a bathroom it’s not probably the most contemplating the market AND I used to be instructed to not fear about price range. Properly, as you may think about, that worth was greater than my landlord may (or extra possible and understandably, wished to) spend on a bathroom…particularly in a rental property no matter its historical past.
Okay, The Actual Alternative Choices
After her very type “it’s a no-go, Bunge” on the classic one, she talked about a few different inexpensive retailers to have a look at the place the costs had been nearer to $300. Now, I say this with all of the love in my coronary heart… all the time give a price range! Had I recognized that possible $400/$500 was the max price range, my search would have appeared muuuuuch completely different. Anyway, these are the 2 prime contenders presently. Initially, I used to be leaning towards the one on the proper as a result of the main points appeared a bit extra classic and candy. However then after studying a couple of critiques, it was talked about that too many elements had been made out of plastic which doesn’t give me confidence for longevity. So now, that straightforward however completely nice one on the left is prime billing. I actually love the Kohler one Emily has nevertheless it’s too far out of price range, sadly. Any vintage-inspired budget-friendly solutions (with private expertise) are very welcome! Nothing has been ordered but.
Present Images (Don’t Decide)
Now, earlier than we transfer onto the opposite not-great points, that is what this toilet seems to be like now. It’s nonetheless very a lot within the “a lot potential” stage.
Oh, There’s Extra…Bathe Plumbing Points (HELP!!)
Ah, the bathe. When it comes to performance, it’s completely effective with zero complaints. Properly, except for needing that skinny part of bathe curtain on the far facet of the bathe plumbing. However as you may see fairly clearly, I’m coping with A LOT of corrosion. It’s fairly gross and in keeping with my plumber additionally not likely fixable… I suppose I may have helped to perhaps forestall a few of it however I used to be by no means instructed I wanted to do something and as somebody with none classic plumbing information that wasn’t one thing I knew to do.
Right here’s a really lovely, nearer take a look at the irreversible injury to my pipes. COOL! And if all this wasn’t enjoyable sufficient, I’ve NO IDEA the place to get substitute plumbing as a result of this specific kind and configuration isn’t one thing that’s broadly bought. Is it even bought in any respect? It’s a thriller that if any of you may have information I’d be SO so so so so grateful. I do know a few of you’ll say your landlord needs to be dealing with this however I need to assist and actually wouldn’t thoughts having a say within the design choices. No, I don’t have any management points thanks very a lot:)
My major fear is that it’s a ticking time bomb for bursting pipes that aren’t simply replaceable. So if one thing begins leaking or worse, it’s not like my landlord can simply order one thing for a next-day supply or pickup. My greatest concern is that if a pipe bursts I might need to quickly transfer out of my condo and I DO NOT need to have to do this. PLEASE HELP!
This Self-importance Wants A Facelift
This subsequent problem is only beauty so no must panic. But when I’m going to design this toilet and like it, I must do one thing about this vainness. As you will notice on my moodboard, I’ve this vainness because the dream possibility. However with the repairs wanted, I don’t see a world by which my landlord can pay to interchange a superbly effective vainness for one that’s merely prettier. So my present plan is to get it reglazed which I discovered from Ajai isn’t too costly after which exchange the plumbing and entrance legs. Not precisely certain how I’m going to be that however I’m certain I can determine it out.
Actuality Bites However At Least It’s Maintaining Me Kind Of Cool
My love and my nemesis. As I already stated, that is the one window that may maintain an AC unit. Once more, the appeal of an outdated constructing has prices. I want to make it clear that I’m not the one answerable for this foam/masking tape scenario but additionally haven’t been bothered but to repair it. And whereas this AC works pretty effectively, there are newer and WAYYYY prettier choices in the marketplace that can make this needed evil much less evil-looking.
At present, this July air conditioner is my best choice. It’s smooth, has a reasonably cream coloration possibility for that entrance panel and it doesn’t make me unhappy once I take a look at it. Does anybody have this? Do you prefer it? Are there another fairly choices I ought to take a look at? That is turning right into a “Please assist me” submit however I really do want some actual assist if you happen to can’t inform.
I Need A Customized DIY Make-up Self-importance (Les Bunge Has Been Referred to as)
I took this picture on Friday so it’s very present however removed from how I would like it to look. I borrowed this desk from Emily once I was going to fashion a sponsored factor two years in the past. It was for a styled City Outfitters entry vignette that ended up being one thing else. So since Emily was already in Portland, I requested if may use it quickly for my toilet. You really may keep in mind it as her mountain home quarantine desk. What a DIY that was. Anyway, it’s been helpful nevertheless it’s clearly too lengthy and too low for what I actually need which is a make-up vainness. And no I don’t assume I would like the paint can look🙂 I actually need one thing that’s wooden however in a deeper and hotter tone so why not torture my father as soon as once more and have him assist me construct one thing “easy”? The three-D wooden panel beneath is the inspiration so keep tuned!
Simply in case you had been questioning, that towel bar is outta right here and that Tushie bidet has by no means been linked to the water line. Whooops. Oh, and I discovered that trash bin on the Rose Bowl and I’ll by no means half with it. It’s one in all my without end treasures:)
The Dream Design Plan
And right here is the general plan! I need to wallpaper at the least the highest half of my partitions with that VERY cool sand-colored wallpaper. Oh, and in case you are questioning what occurred to my closet design, that’s nonetheless within the works as a result of actually, this design will dictate that house since they’re A. the very first thing you see whenever you need within the entrance door and B. you may see then on the similar time that means they should speak to one another properly. NO FIGHTING on this home. So sure, the plan for the toilet is to be principally impartial (letting the ground tile shine) and actually play with sample and texture. I really like my black bathroom seat so that can go on the brand new bathroom, in addition to my classic flush lever. Fingers crossed I can swap it out!
If you’re questioning what’s on the far prime left that may be a new door!! Sure, my dad discovered the perfect-sized glass middle door from an architectural salvage yard, Greenlynx in Santa Rosa, CA, the place a VERY pricey household pal of ours works. Along with her low cost, it was $50!!! This door will exchange the one which connects my closet to my toilet. Why exchange it? Properly, I don’t love {that a} bathroom (even a cool $3k one) is the very first thing you see whenever you stroll into my condo. BUT, I don’t need to lose the one pure mild that the closet and hallway get by closing the door that’s there. So getting this door means I can shut it and doubtlessly add a light-weight filtering shade or (and ideally) someway exchange the plain glass with ribbed glass so it has a cool texture. I simply don’t know the way a lot that can price…figuring out me in all probability a million {dollars}. It’s a present actually.
Solely Out there Gadgets Listed: Brass Vacant Engaged Lock | AC Unit | Wicker Pendant | Wallpaper | Brass Knob | Vanity | Cleaning soap Dispenser | Faucet | Switchplate Cowl | Towels | Ceramic Vessel | Desk Mirror | Stool | Black Rest room Seat | Rest room | Tub Mat
Now again to the design. I actually wished to make use of brass however the bathe pipes are silver that means it may be too imbalanced for every little thing to be brass besides the bathe. So, that’s why I selected a cultured nickel vainness, faucet, and switchplate cowl. Most every little thing that’s extra “everlasting” goes with the bathe after which the equipment (like my ridiculous $90 French cleaning soap dispenser) could be brass. I feel selecting a warm-toned silver like polished nickel works properly with a heat brass:)
Oh, and see that’s that wooden piece I’m utilizing as my vainness inpso and I’m excited. For the lights, these are actually there for the vibe I would like reasonably than precise items I’ll use. First off, a rest room wants good mild for actions like doing all your make-up. Neither of these lights will present that however man are they sick. As for the checkered towels, I’ve wished these from the second I noticed them. My hand-me-down unhappy, not tender darkish grey ones must go. Oh, and the way enjoyable is that bathtub mat! It won’t be proper however I actually appreciated it on the board.
Okay, I feel that’s it for now. I nonetheless have extra design issues to consider like paint? Ah! Possibly one other submit is coming your means. Till then actually any and all recommendation for my bathe is VERY welcome. I really feel fairly misplaced within the classic plumbing sport. Oh, and if we are able to all pour one out this month in honor of my bathroom I’d actually admire it.
Love you, imply it.