Our second major house project is adding a bathroom to bedroom number two. Because the house is around 150 years old and there is no such thing as an even floor or wall, it takes a lot of planning and time, but progress is being made.
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Randel is a visual learner, so again had to tape off the dimensions to to figure out placement |
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Ordering fixtures and finishings in France for a German/American house from companies that spoke English was a challenge, but finally found these beautiful blue Spanish tiles. |
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White and grey marble for the floor |
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A couple of vintage French sketches found at a flea market that helped inspire the color choice |
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Later found this beautiful blue pharmacist's bottle that will work beautifully |
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All new plumbing had to be run up through the living room from the basement |
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The major structure is up |
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Shower seat |
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We had wanted to add a window, but because it would face the church and an historical chateau, the Marie would only approve a skylight, but it does quite a good job of lighting the space. |
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Towel warmer and tiles starting to go in |
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Progress thus far - should be completed in January and then we will start on the kitchen! |