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What we’ve done so far:

We completely gutted our only bathroom. Luckily, we added a (new) powder room on the first floor and (temporary) shower room in the basement first, because it was a loooong process. We’re DONE and so very excited. RIP basement shower.

Before:

First thoughts: do nothing. Second thought: maybe get a new vanity? Third thoughts (after discovering plumbing was shot): replumb and reorganize the layout, reuse the clawfoot, new vanity. New tile floor.

Click here for Bathroom Meltdown Part I

Click here for more Bathroom Meltdown Part II

Final thoughts- ditch the clawfoot for a modern soaker tub, retile the whole bathroom with new & salvaged vintage tile, new wood paneling/ ceiling, new window, stone, tile, take 8+ months to get it perfect:

After:

Bliss. We’ll have to upload some photos soon. Until then, check out these posts:

https://madisonsquare.wordpress.com/2011/05/12/bathroom-update/

https://madisonsquare.wordpress.com/2011/04/24/warmer-already/

https://madisonsquare.wordpress.com/2011/04/23/toilette-glamour-shot/

What we still plan to do:

Install door hardware (door is hung though) & install the permanent shower curtain (luckily the temp is working just fine)