Saturday, July 16, 2011

Bathroom Redo

We live in a rental so I'm confined to making only cosmetic changes, however that doesn't stop me from dreaming of the changes I would make.  The place only has one bathroom and it is small!  I've been thinking about what I would change if it was mine here here are my ideas...


This is what the bathroom looks like now (no judging!)


 It is (of course) yellow like every room in the apartment.  I painted the wide horizontal stripes to change it up a bit.


And here is the basic plan:


Basically the bathroom is a small hallway with a tub in it.  Really functional. 


Do you see that closet?  It belongs to a guest bedroom.  My idea is to steal that closet space incorporate it into the bathroom.  The guest room is large (larger than the master even) and it could stand to lose that closet.


Here is what I'm thinking the plan should be:




As you can see the major change is giving the toilet its own separate space in the former closet. The bathroom door is changed to a sliding pocket door to save space and another pocket door is used for the toilet room.


Here is my idea board:




I've always wanted to do a bathroom in carrara marble. My idea here is to do carrara marble on the floor in a large rectangular tile and in the shower for the floor with a white Moroccan-style tile for the walls.  I would panel the walls in a white-washed horizontal wide-plank oak to give the room a beachy feel.  I'd add in darker woods with the open shelving and rubbed brass accents through the lighting and fixtures.  Those wall-mounted sea urchin-like poofs are from Jayson.


Here are some baths with the feel I'm going for....


Love that ceiling mounted shower curtain, I might do that in our bath for right now. (via apartment therapy)

This is how I would do the wood paneling, except more of a pickled finish. (via DecorPad)

Is my landlord listening?  I could make this happen for you!

KK

Sunday, July 10, 2011

The Look for Less - Shopping the Kids Section

I've found that shopping the "kids" sections of big name retailers can often be quite rewarding and economical.  Some of the cutest stuff out there is reserved for the tweens....damn them. 

Here are some of my picks from the "kids section"!

Pottery Barn Teen:

Blossom Dot Moroccan Headboard (it comes in queen size)

Bright Stripe Rug...beach house anyone?

And some matching duvets....Hampton Stripe Duvet.


Fab Floral Chandelier

Furlicious Bean Bag. I love me some faux fur.....

Loop Chair and Side Table.
How amazing are these!  I want to use them on a patio.

Maison Canopy Bed.
How about this bed with....
...these sheets.

Classic Woven Rug. I'm obsessed with these rugs. The nubby texture is fantastic.  And an 8x10 is only $330!


 Bright Idea Lamp...this is just plain fun!  I love it for an office or a little boy's room.


Restoration Hardware Baby & Child:

Circa 1900 Train Station Light only $159!

Luce Chandelier (this is the one I recommended for Heidi and Matt's Master)
Not bad at $399


Station Pendant $129

Liane Side Table. Ok this isn't that cheap at $299, but it is a great compact little table with beautiful lines.


I like Crate and Barrel's Land of Nod line for their cute accessories.

Say hello to my little whale wall art. I just think this is so sweet.  

I like this for an entryway. 
Bold Stripe Rug. I want this rug for our bedroom. It is so vibrant and fresh. Maybe with this sunny pendant lamp...

 
Hang Around Light

 
Lunch on the lawn blanket.

Are you sensing a color theme here....love that orange.  I'd use this picnic blanket on a guest room bed.  I like this little touch of purple in the pattern and trim.

 Frames Wallpaper.  Color inside those lines!

That's all for now!
KK

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Vermont Getaway

This past weekend my hubby and I went up to Vermont for a quick getaway!  We stayed at the lovely Woodstock Inn (thank you jetsetter) and had a desperately needed break from work.  Woodstock is a such a cute little town with some really gorgeous homes. Here are some of my pictures:

Our hotel, the Woodstock Inn - I highly recommend it!
 View towards the hotel main entrance.

The beautiful bar at the Red Rooster Restaurant in the hotel. I loved how they used the light wood on the walls with the modern sconces and traditional furniture. Oh and the food was really good too :-)

Billings Farm Museum

Adorable little sheep....
and baby cows...