The bathroom is pretty much finished. The contractor is done with all his work. I am still decorating and fluffing. I don't want to just toss anything in willy-nilly so am waiting for the right things to come along (thus the empty wall spaces). Those touches will come with time.
I am really pleased with how it came out. I added lots of vintage charm. I got to use vintage fabrics from my stash. I added some quirky things. I made it my own.
The windows, center mirror and wall light are original and one of the only things that were kept.
The rug is vintage. The tile is a perfect vintage look for our 1940s Tudor house. The shower curtain (with the cute little ruffle) is from Daniel Dry Goods on Etsy.
I got to use the bid box metal clothes hamper prize. With my kids away at college I did not need this as a clothes hamper. I decided it should hold extra toilet paper.
The vinyl fabric that was on the hamper previously was EXTREMELY faded and tattered in spots. While it would have been fun to save, I decided to recover the hamper in one of my favorite vintage fabrics from my stash.
I used a second favorite fabric from my stash to make a pair of valances for the windows.
I really, really love the old powdered soap dispensers that I had fashioned into light sconces. (A local company, GKA Lighting did this for me.) I purchase one soap dispenser at Farm Chicks. I got one off Ebay. The light shades are from Schoolhouse Electric. The mirror was from a local antique store.
The sconces are on dimmers. I really like that I did that, they look great at night.
I had some reservations about going with a pedestal sink and losing the storage and counter space. I got one with a wide deck and there is still plenty of room. I purchase the sink online from Signature Hardware. You can see my enamel heater that I brought home from Texas on the floor. I like that it adds some funkiness to the room (it does not function).
I went with old school looking bath and sink fixtures. The subway tile wainscoting with gray grout is perfect.
I love the toilet (Toto brand). The metal trash bin I got last weekend at the estate sale fits perfectly beside it.
I bought a overhead light fixture from Lowes that was a plain cream colored fabric. I used some vintage fabric from my stash and spray mounted it on. It is a super pop of color at the ceiling.
I have a big ceramic bird collection that lived in this bathroom prior to the remodel. I wanted to display them here again. Before they were scattered about on various shelves. I bought some glass bathroom shelves at IKEA and love them all grouped together.
They look happy here don't they?
I repeated the idea of the glass with a glass countertop that I had cut to protect the top of my cabinet.
I used my glass towel rods from my stash. I also got to use some vintage towels that I love. The one with the crotchet trim is a "do not use" towel. Please use the pink one.
Vintage towel on glass rod.
I love my old knobs. I found them in the original packaging.
I also don't care if things don't match exactly. I have the knobs above on one cabinet. These old glass knobs are on the cabinet under the window.
For a small bathroom this is a long post! Am looking forward to adding those last few special details as I find them.
So glad it is done and could not be happier!
Gorgeous!!! It is truly so beautiful and I love all your pretty touches everywhere! How neat is the metal clothes hamper, and the vintage rose fabric is the perfect touch!! I really just love everything! Great job!! xo Heather
Posted by: Heather | May 03, 2013 at 05:49 PM
You've outdone yourself. It's so pretty, yet functional. All your special touches are just outstanding. Another magazine worthy project.
Posted by: Kim k. | May 03, 2013 at 06:23 PM
It all looks amazing! I love everything about it. The bird collection (which looks great on the glass shelves) makes me miss our old pink tiled bathroom that was home to my vintage cat collection. I need to get them out of storage. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Gina @ VintageJunkinMyTrunk | May 03, 2013 at 06:45 PM
Your bathroom turned out great Laurie, every little detail. My favorite though is the soap dispensers, what a great idea...I just love them.
Posted by: My Shabby Roses | May 03, 2013 at 07:09 PM
Laurie ~
Your bathroom is perfect in every way. I love everything. What a smart idea to go with the grey grout for the tile. I love the toilet - especially the tank cover. I would also have reservations about the pedestal sink, but it was meant for your bathroom. It's something Martha Stewart would have! Good job.
Carol
Posted by: Carol | May 03, 2013 at 07:09 PM
Wow! What a change from when we saw it at the end of March! I'm in love with the bird display and will definitely need something like that in my house some day. Beautiful details, I'm in love!
Happy for you!
Hanna
Posted by: Hanna | May 03, 2013 at 07:11 PM
It's perfect and it's pink and I love everything in it Laurie. I got my Magpie package today and I love that too! Thank you XO
Posted by: Danielle @ Blessed Serendipity | May 03, 2013 at 07:45 PM
Oh Laurie, I love every single thing you did! I can't even name a favorite thing but the way you are displaying the birds on the glass shelves and that vintage rug and the curtains are right up there near the top. Love love love it. Well done, girlie!
Posted by: kathy | May 03, 2013 at 09:14 PM
It's total perfection.........! It's hard for me to pick a favorite item in this space........I'd have to go with the hamper, or sconces, or tile, or......well. Never mind!
Posted by: gail | May 03, 2013 at 09:19 PM
I love the whole bathroom... it turned out great. New shower curtain is pretty cute. And those old cotton rugs are great. Mom used those when we were growing up and they lasted forever. I think she is still using one in the garage (not so pretty anymore but still usable!)
Great job.
Posted by: Janet Johnson | May 03, 2013 at 09:37 PM
It is perfection! Every detail is spot on vintage wonderful! I would be so happy to have a bathroom as cute as this! Well done my friend. Love he fabrics from your stash.
Posted by: Kim G. | May 03, 2013 at 09:39 PM
Well,it turned out beautiful of course!!Just love how everything in there flows together.All those special touches with the sconces,overhead light fixture and the use of fabric from your stash to the vintage items you've found to use in there and the collection of birds,....I could go on and on :-)
Just charming Laurie.
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Doreen | May 03, 2013 at 09:45 PM
your bathroom looks vintagey devine! and I LOVE your bird collection.
have a beautiful weekend! the weather is supposed to be perfect here for the next week.. so thrilled I am!
xoxo
Posted by: vivian | May 04, 2013 at 03:29 AM
It's lovely! Pretty sure I wouldn't mind cleaning this bathroom! It's too cute!! Love all the vintage touches!
Posted by: chris mckinley | May 04, 2013 at 05:15 AM
I am super excited to see the end result! It's perfect. Do you find yourself going in there throughout the day just to look around and smile? I would for sure.
Okay, so I have to know.....WHERE DID YOU GET THE FAUCET??!!! It's exactly what I am looking for. I will not rest until I have a faucet like that, and neither will Brian:-)
Heading off to some sales this morning before everyone wakes up. One is advertised as "75 years accumulation". Keep your fingers crossed for me!
Erica
Posted by: Erica | May 04, 2013 at 05:29 AM
Laurie if I had not seen the demolition pics you posted earlier I would have a hard time believing that isn't the original...its so "real" looking. So many times when people decorate in vintage style it looks like that....new done old...you know what I mean?...yours looks so "at home"...like its always been that way... anyway don't know if i am making sense...it's amazing...you did good girl...you did good!...hugs Patti M :)
Posted by: Patti M | May 04, 2013 at 05:37 AM
So pretty!! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Kim Campbell | May 04, 2013 at 05:38 AM
Oh. My. Goodness.
Perfection!!!
Well worth the wait...this bathroom is so you! I love every little thing about it. I bet you are over the moon about it. I too would like to know where you got the faucet. It would be perfect in one of my bathrooms. I get so inspired from your blog.
Thank you for sharing!!!
Posted by: Melissa | May 04, 2013 at 05:57 AM
Bravo! How nice! The fabric you put on the hamper couldn't be more perfect. The ceiling light is really sensational! Enjoy!
Posted by: Diane | May 04, 2013 at 06:04 AM
It turned out so well! I love your powdered soap lights!!! Such a unique and cool little detail. I like the dark grout in your subway tile too. We did glass subway tile in our spare bathroom, which is beautiful, but considering how expensive it is and how awesome your ceramic tile looks, that's what we are going to do in the other ones. I love all your little touches, nice job!
Posted by: Melissa | May 04, 2013 at 06:28 AM
...just my DREAM bathroom! I covet!
Posted by: Rosie | May 04, 2013 at 07:28 AM
This bathroom rocks! The hamper and the little heater are so perfect. Great shower curtain you chose. I think the birds are very happy in their new home. Your little touches of knobs, fabric, vintage rug, awesome soap dispenser lights, towel rack, etc. all add up to one really beautiful new room that looks old.
Congratualtions, I hope it turned out better than you imagined!
Posted by: Annette | May 04, 2013 at 07:59 AM
Oh my Gosh! I love it! I love how much personality you have added and those hand soap sconces are the best! So cute! karen...
Posted by: karen | May 04, 2013 at 08:01 AM
Oh Laurie... I absolutely LOVE what you've done with your bathroom!!!! Every little vintage detail is perfection!!
Hugs,
Jill
Posted by: Jill | May 04, 2013 at 10:34 AM
LOVE IT! Your curtians are so pretty. Love your birdies and YES they are HAPPY! Love the subway tile.It's all GOOD!
Warmly,
deb
Posted by: deb | May 04, 2013 at 03:04 PM
it really turned out perfectly! i love all the little details. it looks great!
Posted by: rae | May 04, 2013 at 05:30 PM
I sure do love all the vintage items and the unique way you display them all. I had a pink bath at my other house. My son said it felt like Pepto Bismal lol, but I LOVED it. I bet your windows help to keep it bright and light! I love it all!
Posted by: Patti | May 04, 2013 at 06:02 PM
It is fabulous!! I can't believe what a long way this room has come since it was a gutted. I am really loving that ceiling light -- such fun fabric. And your birdies look so happy to be reunited. What a pretty view they have! xo
PS And that rug!! Perfect!
Posted by: Into Vintage | May 04, 2013 at 06:56 PM
A beautiful, functional bathroom ( that matches a 1920's house ) can be hard to achieve . You have done it and then some .. in true Laurie style. I love it !
Posted by: Lisa W. | May 04, 2013 at 08:28 PM
Erica. I love the faucet and I got online at Vintage Tub and Bath. It is a nice, heavy well constructed faucet with a vintage look.
Posted by: laurie magpie ethel | May 04, 2013 at 10:01 PM
I must say I'm blow away by your bathroom remodel. I'm a first-time visitor but it won't be my last! I love the light fixtures and the Lowes fixture redo. And I love your vintage fabric! And the little chair/toilet paper holder. Oh my! What a wonderful update! So glad I stumbled upon your blog. It was a pleasure.
Lynn at Cottage and Creek
www.cottageandcreek.com
Posted by: Lynn at Cottage and Creek | May 05, 2013 at 07:24 AM
Oh Laurie, your bathroom is AMAZING! I adore the new "old" floor... it is just perfect; as is everything else you chose so carefully. Love the birdies all collected together - they make such a great statement. Wowzers!
Posted by: Maureen | May 05, 2013 at 03:49 PM
Just one word "WOW". Make that two "wonderful".
Sheryl
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | May 06, 2013 at 05:38 AM
It is just lovely! I really like your ceiling lamp makeover, too cute!
Posted by: Rebecca | May 06, 2013 at 07:50 AM
That is the prettiest bathroom I have ever seen! I am in envy over your chenille bath rug and glass towel bars. And I love the gray grout with the white tile--I am doing that in the bathrooms that I am remodeling and both my contractor and two tile salesladies fought me on it; they thought I should be using white. But gray is so pretty, and it's so much easier to clean! What a beautiful room; I hope you enjoy it!
Posted by: LaurenT | May 06, 2013 at 11:41 AM
Has the PERFECT Magpie Ethel touch! Really loving the fabric covered light! Upcoming DIY? :)
Posted by: Melissa's Antiques | May 06, 2013 at 12:12 PM
This needs to be featured in national mags like Country Living or HGTV or Flea Mkt Style! it is wonderful! Mary
Posted by: Mary Scott | May 06, 2013 at 04:17 PM
What a transformation! I love all the details and special touches -- like those light fixtures. Clever.
Posted by: Laurie | May 06, 2013 at 04:41 PM
All you need is some rose-scented bubble bath! Love every single thing.
Posted by: barbara | May 06, 2013 at 05:37 PM
Definitely my favorite bathroom ever ever EVER! The shade of pink paint is perfection, and I love all of the vintage touches. Also glad to see I'm not alone in my appreciation of vintage towels!
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | May 07, 2013 at 10:11 AM
This bathroom is so beautiful. Well done on the lights and other vintage finds.
Posted by: Niina | May 09, 2013 at 09:14 AM
Where did you find the fixtures for the sink? I have a vintage sink and need new fixtures for it. Thanks! Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary watson | May 16, 2013 at 11:55 AM
GORGEOUS!!!! It turned out amazing!!! I love love love your sconces. I need to get something from school house electric I think, lol. I'm not a huge fan of pink in a room, but girl, you make it work! Love the bathmat and of course, the tile is after my own heart, lol. So well done! I'm kicking myself for being too busy to see it sooner!! I've been anticipating it too! I know what you mean about the touches. I haven't even shown photos of my guest bathroom because the walls are bare. I need to stop being silly and take a cue from you. It looks awesome and I can't wait to see all the touches you add over time. :)
Posted by: Crystal Sloane | June 17, 2013 at 12:12 PM
I realize that I have entered official "stalker" status when it comes to this bathroom. I'm okay with that. And I hope you don't mind. I'm wondering what shade was it that you bought for the luron soap dispenser lights? Can't figure it out by just looking at schoolhouse electric.
I bought one soap dispenser and am hoping another will somehow fall into my lap and I can use them in my #somedaybathroom project. They look so fantastic by the sink in your bathroom and since I already bought that...
Thanks so so much!
Your biggest fan,
Jenny
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