It's finally done! It took us nearly 4 months, but it was total DIY and we're SOOOO happy with the results!
It feels so much bigger now! I guess because the wallpaper vines are no longer creeping in on us!
Some more "After" shots...
The subway tile:
We picked up two iron hooks from
this shop while we were on vacation in the Outer Banks this summer.
(In addition having cool antique-y & gift items, the owner of the shop wrote the "
Captain Stumpy" children's books. We stopped in to get the newest one, which he signed for the boys.)
The seahorse is for the kids to hang their robes while taking their baths.
The big hook is mounted on a wood plaque because the back of the iron hook wasn't perfectly flat. It wouldn't sit flush to the wall & was really wobbly.
A minor setback that didn't deter us... Mike carve out some of the wood on the plaque so that the hook could nestle in there. Then he secured the plaque to the wall. It's sturdy now!
I was going to hang these baskets as shelves on the right side of the vanity, but they stuck out too far from the wall.
So, they've been relocated to under the vanity for keeping the extra towels & washcloths.
To complete the beach-y theme, we re-hung our black & white vacation photos.
Bonnie took new ones for us this summer, so I might be swapping some out once I order prints.
Of course, there are still a few little things that I want to tweak... like changing the
door hardware, once I find the reproduction or replacement parts that we're missing.
But, we're ready to call it FINISHED!
Here's the final timeline/To Do list (All crossed out- yay!!!)
By July 15th:
Purchase wainscoting, drywall & wall board Complete!
Purchase sink/vanity & toilet Complete!
Purchase new light/fan, white outlets & switches Complete!
Run electric from basement to attic (prep for finishing attic rooms) Complete!
Secure pex & wire to inside foyer wall (had run out of brackets) Complete!
Complete PVC caps on old pipes in basement Complete!
Finish stack in the foyer & insulate heating pipes Complete!
Complete install of vent pipe in bathroom & attic Complete!
By July 22nd:
Purchase shower/tub fixtures, shower curtain rod Complete!
Tar paper & waterproof shower/tub Complete!
Install wall board to shower/tub Complete!
Install new outlets & light switches Complete!
Rip out old vinyl floor Complete!
Level joists Complete!
Install new sub-floor Not Needed!
Take down mirror Complete!
Install drywall to walls - Complete!
By August 5th:
Purchase tile, grout & supplies Complete!
Purchase sink fixtures Complete!
Purchase molding pieces Complete!
Tape joints Complete!
Spackle & sand Complete!
By August 12th:
Purchase wood flooring- Complete!
Borrow tile cutter Complete!
Install tile around shower/tub Complete!
Purchase paint/supplies Complete!
Install shower/tub fixtures Complete!
By September 2nd:
Paint wainscoting pieces- Complete!
Install wood floor- Complete!
Install door & window molding - Complete!
Install wainscoting - Complete!
Install toe moldings- Complete!
Install crown molding- decided against, seemed like too many moldings
By September 16th:
Paint walls & moldings- Complete!
Install shower curtain rod- Complete!
Install new fan/light - Complete!
By September 29:
Purchase Mirror- Complete!
Install vanity- Started!
Install sink fixtures- Complete!
Install toilet- Complete!
Install vanity light fixtures- Complete!
Purchase & Install face plates- Complete!
Purchase & Install plantation shutters- Complete!
Make & Install door saddle- Complete!
By October 8th:
Finishing touches & decorating in bathroom- Complete!
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We picked up two iron hooks from this shop while we were on vacation in the Outer Banks this summer. 
