Houston, we have the final bathroom layout. And although it’s not the same as the previous version, today’s post will feature not just the layout of the bathroom but also the plumbing fixtures we want (those that are green, blue, and don’t match). let me show you:)
While we liked having two separate waterclosets (if you’re new here – one for the toilet, one for the urinal), it was a poor flow for people coming from the speakeasy to the bathroom. Putting them together and moving the sink closer to the door opens up the flow significantly.
Plus, look how cute those little townhouses/outhouses are together? They’re separated by an interior wall, so no woman will ever have to look at a urinal. And the sink is set back so the flow through the door looks much better.
This room would be dark and moody (I think… who knows where that will take me), and from day one I wanted a non-white, colored tub, toilet, and sink. Now, I know this is a trend I’m definitely a part of, but I’m not sure how mainstream it will become in the next few years. I want it to become super mainstream so we have more to choose from. Kohler re-released many of their shades and launched a new color that is amazing. And then we have both cast and concrete that make colorful sinks (but not tubs or toilets).
I think we’ll see this trend grow, which makes sense – often these are the “furniture” in the bathroom, and only being able to choose between white, bone or black is boring.
Below are three sync options:
a vintage colored sink
I am very stupid. I passed the perfect sink!!! This is my preference, but the one I chose (maroon and so pretty!) was sold out, even though they had six of them (shout out). Hippo Hardware in portland). I’m so stupid I’m arrogant and think no one would want this, let alone 6. Now Aurora Mills has a blue powder, but it is sold with its matching tub which is very large (a large square), and they will not sell it separately. So I have to buy the sink at the price of the pair, which is $1,600. So I’m still looking for it.
Refinish our OG antique bath sink to make it darker
Now this is controversial and not recommended by purists. This sink is cast iron and has porcelain glaze on the inside. Cast iron is fine for painting, ceramic less so. Most experts claim it can be done, but in 5-15 years, you may see cracks and damage. Here’s my thinking:
1. This bathroom will not be used frequently, so there will be very little wear and tear.
2. It’s free, vintage and using it is better than it going to the landfill. Now, getting it done professionally would cost around $400, so it’s not Free Free, but it’s still not bad in “Girl Renovation Math” because…
3. I can choose any color I want. I mean, how funny is that? It’s also a standard size, so yes, in 5-15 years, if it’s so bad that we need to replace it with something ready-made, we can (and we’ve tried to save something in the meantime).
Now you may ask: would it be so bad if it turns white??? And the answer is yes. I really want this to be a colorful bathroom with these colored glass and vintage fixtures, not a bright white sink that grabs your attention.
3. Buy this cobalt sink I found on Etsy
How amazing is that color??? Now, if we did this, I would want to bring the cobalt back in the colored glass and then maybe choose the blue version of the tub instead of the green. But it’s a wonderful hit of color, and while it has patina in this bathroom, it doesn’t bother me at all.
BTW: Plumbers hate old fixtures. Most people don’t know how to set them up, and they aren’t exactly excited by the challenge. So I may have to hire a separate plumber to do the final installation (I think there are 1-2 plumbers in Portland, retired from general plumbing, who specialize in this).
Which one would you pick?? I’m still looking for a vintage one that fits, that is within budget, we want to do rough-in plumbing soon, so I need to pull the trigger quickly.
green tub??? yes ma’am
I’m crazy about this green tub. There are some other options too – the new Kohler is amazing too.
Left: vintage bath and home | Correct: KOHLER
I also love the blue version of this tub, and I got both samples in person, and they’re so pretty.
vintage bath and home Left: matte blue | Right: matte green
Urinal – Your Favorite Part
I always knew I wanted a dark colored urinal because the wall behind it would be dark wood. Then again, this won’t be a public toilet, we don’t have to worry about an overabundance of boys. In fact, I would be surprised if it was used more than 3 times a week. Anyway, here’s who I am among:
Manager – $1,228 | right – $411 | New – $1,004
While part of me wanted the larger, more contemporary size to hold more of the wickedness, the smaller, middle one is more vintage-y and also much less expensive.
Toilet TBD
I’m still unsure about the toilets. I would choose the black toilet, but I remember Julia (from Chris Loves Julia) had to change the toilet to white because she heard that snakes could come in the toilet and you couldn’t see them in the black toilet. We don’t have any snake problems now (there were copperhead snakes on his property at the time), so I shouldn’t worry about it, but I am oddly concerned. So I’m still looking for a toilet, and while there’s something strange about an old toilet, if it’s in really good condition and in the right color (and is fully functioning), yes, I might go for it.
Opening Image Credit: Photo by Caitlin Green
