This summer, DIYer Chelsea Lipford Wolf (checkinginwithchelsea.com) and her partner Brandon have been active renovating their 1950s ranch-fashion fixer higher in Spring Hill. The initially section of the undertaking centered on the exterior makeover finish with fresh paint, new doorways and windows and lush landscaping.
The moment the exterior transformation was finish, the Wolfs shifted their concentration indoors to the outdated hall bathroom shared by their three children. Unique blue tiles (furthermore a blue tub and toilet!) and a tiny one self-importance built this place visually unappealing and missing in performance. Listed here, Chelsea walks us via the updates they manufactured and how they were being ready to improve place and fashion.
Custom-constructed Self-importance
The unique self-importance was situated much too near to the rest room door, creating it difficult to get in and out of the space. Plus, with only one sink, it was not really purposeful for the Wolfs’ young children. Rising up having to share a rest room with her own sister, Chelsea recognized the importance of having two sinks for her two ladies.
With the assistance of some plans she uncovered on-line, Chelsea was able to make the self-importance herself—adding a quartz countertop from a community fabricator at Delta Stone. “There are so many cost-free ideas readily available on the internet these times,” claims Chelsea. “I discovered one that looked like what I was heading for but modified for my precise dimensions. There was still a great deal of head-scratching concerned which made my overall develop time very lengthy. But now that the vainness is installed, I would not have had it any other way!”
Extending the Toilet Wall
In purchase to make room for the new double self-importance, Chelsea realized she would want to lengthen the existing wall of her bathroom. Making use of some additional space from the hallway, Chelsea and her dad, contractor Danny Lipford, were being in a position to give the toilet an more 12 sq. ft of place permitting for a greater vainness and an extension to the linen closet.
Penny Floor Tiles
For the new ground, Chelsea selected retro fashion penny tiles. “I beloved the penny tile as a nod to the age of our household. No one particular will consider it is first, but I considered it was a entertaining addition instead of going complete-on contemporary in a 1950s property,” she says. Finest of all, the tiles arrived in sheets making the set up system that a lot less complicated.
Wetwall
For the walls, Chelsea selected to include ultra sturdy Wetwall panels in a purely natural stone pattern. “The wall panels are built from the identical company that helps make laminate countertops. And what receives abused far more than a kitchen counter!”
Instead of containing the glimpse to the shower, she determined to enclose the entire toilet with Wetwall as it is quick to clear and removed the have to have for paint.
More compact Additions
A new (not blue) toilet and bathtub was an absolute have to. Chelsea opted for greater finish plumbing fixtures to get the most bang for her buck. “Spending money on quality plumbing fixtures is definitely about high quality of lifetime,” she says. “You can explain to the change in between a much less expensive faucet and a better conclusion model when you are working with it numerous moments a working day.”
To end off the space, Chelsea added modern day light fixtures to brighten up the place and painted the ceiling to match the new vanity.