Alexis sent in some amazing photos of a before and after project in her home - the conversion of a closet to a very lovely bathroom. This is one of those double-take renovations where you can't quite believe the transformation. Now that the heavy work is done, its time to decorate, and she has a question for the crowd…
The "Afters"
She writes: We have just finished putting in a bathroom where a closet once was! Now we are looking for a roman shade that can match the ming green pencil molding we put in the shower...Any suggestions?
Please share your ideas and shopping suggestions with Alexis (along with kudos for the amazing reno job!)
Comments (46)
Shop for some fabric and sew your own. A pattern could be fun!
Lovely! It looks like you would need a custom roman shade made if you want a color that specific. They are simple enough to sew yourself. I would also go ahead and do a matching shower curtain in the same fabric that goes from floor the ceiling.
well played!!!
OMG. It's so pretty. How did you do that?
I think sticking with a plain white roman shade (maybe sew on some matching ribbon trim) could be nice. Keep this bathroom pure-looking.
Well done! If this http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/20093574 works for size, you can easily cover it with the fabric of your choice and have a custom roller blind.
Gorgeous! What an amazing job you did! Can you tell me, is the crown molding in the shower wood or tile? Also, where did you get the ming green pencil molding?
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That is an wonderful transformation! I agree with Cassis - a plain white roman shade with matching ribbon trim (vertically stitched on about an inch or so indented from either side) is the way to go.
Very nice. I like how you worked with the white/gray marble/granite-esque materials without having it look overwhelmingly "Tuscan/Italian."
I want to know more about the marble corner shelves in the shower. How are they fastened to the tile?
Also, I agree about the plain white roman shade with green trim. I think a textured fabric might be nice - linen or even white burlap, maybe even a pique - something that repeats some of the geometry of the tiles.
I've recently made several Roman Blinds and they are easy-peasy with a kit. Or you could buy a white one and just iron on the green ribbon.
Looks FAB! Does anyone know where the glass shelves over the toilet are from? I've looking for that very thing!
I would try painting a white blind. A sample piece first. i painted one of the temporary blinds Malachite Genuine from Daniel smith Art supply. It is real malachite made into art paint in a tube. It is wonderfully transparent. I used a medium.
Wow. If that doesn't up your property value 10K I don't know what will. CONGRATS!
Instead of a blind, what about etched appliqués. They make the window opaque, but let in lots of light.
I forgot to mention. A poor man's appliqué: glaze right out of the can. Just brush it on, and it will dry opaque. Just be sure your brush strokes are straight, because every detail in the glaze will show.
SO lovely - and will add a lot of value to your home! I think an opaque appliqué like Village suggests is a great idea. Or, if you really want a shade, how about a "top down" version that adds privacy where you need it but allows in a lot of light from above? Just google "top down roman shades" and you'll find a ton of resources in every imaginable color.
I think the windows are pretty and shouldn't be covered up. You can get a film from home improvement stores that will make the windows look frosted.
Awesome! This bathroom is why I am such a fan of small spaces. You can splurge on gorgeous MARBLE floors and not break the bank. Lovely job. Congrats!
I've been wanting to try using liquid starch on fabric and 'gluing' it to the glass and cutting to fit each pane...that technique might work well here.
(doesn't look like much of a view)
I agree with the last post to do a frosted glass look or a plain textured white woven blind to let light in...keep it simple!
I agree about the frosted film. The plain frosted is used in artist's studios all the time and allows privacy with wonderful natural light. I used the plain frosted on the windows in my house and love it...helps buffer cold too. Takes 2 people to apply, but very easy and inexpensive. I left about 8" open at the top so I could look up at the trees.
Because this is such a small room and the shower is so pretty, I would use an extra heavy clear shower liner as a curtain. (BB&B) It will make the room look so much bigger and you will feel less claustrophobic in the shower. If soap builds up you just throw it in the washer with some TSP, comes out sparkling clean. Toss in the dryer on fluff for a few minutes, comes out wrinkle free.
The window frosting and clear shower curtain will give you a much more expansive room. Lovely !
Oh, and if you want a touch of green for warmth, pick it up in the towel colour.
This is lovely! Alexis, can you share the dimensions of this room? It gives me hope for my tiny half bathroom to become a full bath.
wow, so pretty =)
The shower floor tile is exactly what I want to change my bathroom floors to... do you mind telling if it was extremely expensive? And also would you recommend it for the entire floor (slippery?)? Thanks!
A of a whiteout for my tastes, but really really well done. And I concur on the roman shade. They're quite simple to do and you'll be able to get precisely what you want. You might consider sewing up a shower curtain to go with to add a bit of color.
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Wow! What a cool project. I love the conversion of space. I write about architect and design for the Boston Globe, and I'd love to talk with you guys about the project for an article I'm writing. Please send me an e-mail if you are interested: jaci@jaciconry.com.
Thanks!!
Adorable!
Several years ago I picked up some great roman shades at Ikea... I know... I hate Ikea too... But the roman shades were inexpensive and didn't say 'look! everyone has the same shades from ikea'.
Can you please tell me where you got the sink? I have a TINY bathroom and need something like that as well. The existing sink has a modern looking stand which doesn't go with my 1920s house.. thanks you!
For the green at the window, maybe you can dye a white fabric valance (you should be able to mix dyes to match the color) and hang it above.
stunning transformation! i can't believe that used to be a closet.
Kelly Wearstler "Imperial Trellis" fabric in green would be a nice pop of color in an all white bath. You could also do the shower curtain in the same fabric for a pulled together look. Great work with the reno!
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@Tiffany - we used the same hex tiles for our bathroom floor in a remodel a couple years ago. It was a little pricey, but since the total area was so small, it was worth it. What was more costly was the recommendation from the tile company for a more rigid subfloor than what we had existing. I LOVE the look of the tile, but really wish we had gone with a darker color grout (ours is white like the picture above), as it is impossible to clean.
@Dulcibella - we also used the same corner tiles as shelving in our tub surround (Alexis - we have extremely similar bathrooms!). The tiles are fixed in with the mortar and grout and are surprisingly sturdy.
Wow! It's so exciting to be featured here! I will try to answer everyone's questions! I also have a blog called happy renovations
The tile is from Watertown Tile and Stone in Watertown on Arsenal Street. I got the ming green pencil molding there as well, and had them create the shower shelves for me. They are grouted in. The glass shelves by the toilet are by pottery barn! They are in the Mercer line The floor tile was around $12/ sq. foot. Thank you all for the shade advice! I am not a fan of frosted glass, but will definitely think about a white shade. The tile is not slippery so far, and in the shower, it is honed. Our bathroom dimensions are 7 ft. 5" by 3 ft. 7"
In terms of the shower curtain, that is temporary until our glass doors by Prestige Glass arrives!
Thank you again! Alexis
P.s. the sink is by Kohler and the crown molding is wood.
This is an awesome effort - if I were you I'd trust my own judgement over anything we tell you in AT comments! Clearly you know what you're doing.
I love these shades!
http://www.deliashades.com/shades/index.php
I agree with blandwagon. Your taste is impeccable. Don't relay on us. Make the choice yourself and then show us the fabulous results. (I'm not a fan of frosted glass, and I do love the non-chromatic vibe here - I'd go with white.)
I don't care for frosted glass either but you can find some beautiful antique glass that's opaque and has sort of a chicken wire mesh cast into it. It's what I put in our bathroom. It's period correct and quite attractive.
Your microbath rocks! It's all about a great choice of tiles and built-ins. Suppliers in Watertown? I hate you! I left Boston five years ago and still miss it... maybe six years now (but who's counting).
Thank you! Yes, Watertown Tile... But every city has great suppliers, it's a matter of finding them! :)
I've starting picking out fabrics, Please check my blog and let me know what fabric you like best! happy renovations
Where was the closet? Was there a sink in the closet "before"?