bathroom remodel

Our hallway bathroom was a blast from the past. True to its 1950′s heritage, it evoked a “love it” or “gag me” reaction from most visitors. For me, it was a little of both. I loved the vintage styling, fun color combo, laundry chute, storage, and half wall for the kids who are too busy to shut the door, yet need their privacy, please.

However, the crumbling plastic turquoise tiles, icky linoleum flooring and rubber trim (a mid-80′s upgrade?!), a tub that left you knee deep in water after a 5 minute shower, and a toilet seat with rust marks that appeared, er, questionable...this all culminated into a dire need to remodel!

Ick, that floor was gross! We took the bathroom right down to the studs. Here’s what we found under the linoleum:

More linoleum! But at least this pattern makes sense with the original yellow and turquoise tile. I’d always wondered about that. I actually kinda like it a little.Our yellow toilet found a happy home, too.

Apparently our curbside toilet disposal was an intriguing opportunity among our neighbors. When it lost its allure as a comfy reading spot, one neighbor actually put it in his pickup and drove off. I guess our trash really is someone else’s treasure.

We’re almost done with the remodel. Here are some sneak peak shots.

{This tile is like a favorite pair of jeans. It goes with anything. Love it!}

Stay tuned for the big reveal which is TBD since my finisher (read: husband) would rather ski than get this project done! Any bathroom doozies in your house? Remodels on the horizon? Do tell.

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