I mentioned awhile ago that we are redoing our main floor bathroom. We have been waiting for a bathtub to be delivered before we started demo. The bathtub will be here on Monday so today was demo day. The dumpster was delivered this morning and demo quickly followed.
One crazy thing about this demo was the floor that we found under the brown hex tile that probably dated to the 1970s. The original floor was white hex tile with yellow trim. It is similar to the new floor that I will be installing. I wish it could have been saved. Here is a bit in the dumpster with the brown tile on top. It even had sweet little yelow details.
We got rid of the weird short wall at one end of the arch and it is now evened out.
There was an original medicine cabinet here once. Why did they take it out? I am happy to report that after going down to the lathe and plaster that there are no hidden problems. Phew.
With this bathroom remodel I have been gathering vintage goodies as they crossed my path at estate sales for the past year or two. I don't know if they will all work, but this is my stash.
I had a major haul with vintage glass towel bars at one sale. That is 7 bars with hardware on the ends, plus two extra glass rods. I am going to use a couple but will not be putting up this many in my bathroom!
I need to clean up the hanging metal hardware on the ends, but at least they have the original hardware and I don't need to hunt it down.
I also have these towel bars and matching soap dish. I like the color, but they may end up elsewhere and not in the bathroom.
I got this laundry hamper the other day after being the high bidder with a bid box. I am hoping it will work in the bathroom. I don't need it for dirty clothes as the kids are both off at college and have hampers they already use. I am going to use it to hold extra toilet paper.
This tin soap container came from my hoarder neighbor's house. I like the script writing.
I love this old floral bath sheet. It is huge and I don't think it has been used.
I also have floral towels monogrammed with an M. I don't have any Ms in my name unless you count the magpie. I have bath towels and hand towels.
I love this old chenille bath rug.
The graphics on this old soap dispenser are awesome. I got this at Farm Chicks. I have a project in mind for it.
I am excited to put some of these finds to use when the bathroom is done. I am sure they all won't work, but I know I definitely want some vintage details in the room, and these are a good start.
More bathroom updates to come as the project rolls along. The plumber comes tomorrow.
It was a happy day!
Wow!It seems to be going pretty quick.That's too bad about the hex tile underneath.At least the new floor is similar.I love all of your vintage goodies esp the glass towel bars and hamper. The floral fabric and rug looks like you.Can't wait to see what you're going to do with the old soap dispenser and the finished bathroom.
Have fun :-)
Posted by: Doreen | March 21, 2013 at 07:21 AM
Aren't you having fun gathering vintage goodies for your bathroom project! Can't wait for the big reveal. Best wishes with all the extra construction company, including the pesky drywall guests!
Posted by: Kim Kenward | March 21, 2013 at 09:07 AM
What a lot of work - I sure hope you have another bathroom to use during the demo! (I know what it's like to be without water for a few days - we had our own demolition a few weeks back; not by our choice tho!). I can't wait to see all your vintage touches when it is done. Love, love, love that last soap dispenser!
Posted by: Maureen | March 21, 2013 at 09:23 AM
I believe those towels were meant for me! :o)
I just can't wait to see how this all turns out. I am sure it will be beyond wonderful!!!
I love the old flooring. Doesn't it make you wonder why someone would cover over it? I especially like the little yellow details. It's all in the details! I have many of the items you will be using in your bathroom so I am excited to see how you use them. I will so copy cat you!
Posted by: Melissa | March 21, 2013 at 10:12 AM
Oh, the stripped down bathroom looks so sad. I know the new will be great especially a new tub that will be easy to clean! I hope you save some of those hex tiles for some art project -- maybe for the yard. A stepping stone, perhaps? Good luck with the whole project. Hope everything goes smoothly with no surprises.
Posted by: Janet Johnson | March 21, 2013 at 10:25 AM
Kinda neat to see the "bones" of a room. Do you mind me asking when your house was built? Hope all the work goes smoothly so you can get on to the fun decorating phase.
Posted by: Diane | March 21, 2013 at 01:13 PM
I just "selfishly" LOVE when you post everyday! I look so forward to your interesting finds and crafts.Good luck on the new bathroom looks like your going to have a ball! -Judy A-
Posted by: Judy A | March 21, 2013 at 01:23 PM
Isn't it amazing that the demo goes so fast! Can't wait to see how you finish the bathroom.
chris
Posted by: chris mckinley | March 21, 2013 at 03:38 PM
Such fun!! I love the bath rug. And I can see all kinds of cute things hanging from all those towel bars. You will have a ball!
Demo sure goes fast, doesn't it?
Oh, you could even put towel bars on the ceiling and hang things from there!
Posted by: Annette | March 21, 2013 at 04:27 PM
How exciting Laurie! It will be fun to see the transformation. I will love to see all the vintage details.
Danielle
Posted by: Danielle @ Blessed Serendipity | March 21, 2013 at 06:13 PM
Yikes, I can't believe how it looks after just seeing it a few weeks ago!
I love the "grandma green" rod and soap holder and the bath rug and hamper. I think you should go ahead with the monogram towels as a nod to Magpie Ethel.
I know that whatever you do, it will be beautiful!
Posted by: Kathy | March 21, 2013 at 07:38 PM
Did you just call your neighbor a hoarder? LOL!... there is a fine line between the person who has multiple collections & a horder! I 'm just say in'...LOL! ....hugs Patti M : )
Posted by: Patti M | March 21, 2013 at 08:17 PM
Pretty sure that M stands for Marci...just sayin' :) Well, looks like a lot of work and a lot of fun to me! Can't wait to see the final result!
Posted by: Marci | March 21, 2013 at 08:23 PM
I am looking forward to the big reveal when it's finished. You found some great vintage pieces to work with. I liked Janet's idea about a stepping stone using the bathroom tiles.
Sheryl
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | March 22, 2013 at 05:29 AM
I try to put a vintage twist on my master bathroom too. I have a couple of chenille bath mats that have held up suprisingly well considering they are probably pretty old! The M for Magpie towels have to go up. There is just no way around it:-)
Erica
Posted by: Erica | March 22, 2013 at 05:44 AM
I think the soap dispenser and the chenille rug would be my highest priorities (after the plumbing, of course!) I have one of those metal soap boxes ... possibly my only vintage bathroom accessory!
Posted by: barbara | March 22, 2013 at 06:45 AM
Wow, right down to the lathe. Our house has that too. When we did the kitchen, we found a mouse nest insde the wall. Yuck! Our home was built in 1922. Old plaster walls too. How old is your home? Can't wait to see the end result. Love that hamper!!
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | March 22, 2013 at 04:13 PM
My dream bathroom would have that white hex tile with little flower shaped inserts, probably pink or yellow! I love all of the vintage things that you've been squirreling away for the remodel, and it just shows that the new bathroom is going to be SO charming. Can't wait to see it!
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | March 26, 2013 at 10:53 AM