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Hi everyone.. I'm here to get some feedback about my upcoming bathroom renovation. It's a small room, only 2.9 x 2m (9.5 x 6.6ft) so this has put limitations on where things can be placed within the room without having drawers/doors opening into other objects within the room. Here's my lovely bathroom as it appears right now: View standing in the doorway:  View looking to the right:  View looking to the left:  As you might have noticed, there's a bit of assistive tech in this room because mr bee is a lower-leg amputee. We'll be replacing the toilet frame, suction-cup grab rails and shower seat with permanent grab rails in the shower, next to the toilet and bath, and adding a floating bench shower seat. And here is the colour scheme we're thinking of going with:  Grey on the floor, off-white walls, dark blue/grey penny round feature wall. Here is a 3d mock-up I made of two options for the room. The wall tiles are the wrong colour as the program I used didn't have many options to use different textures on the walls. We added a wall between the shower and bathtub, so there's somewhere to hang towels and affix the floating shower seat. There will be a sliding panel glass door across the entrance to the shower. We will likely add a shower shelf alcove above the floating bench, and perhaps one under the window next to the bathtub as well.   I can't decide whether to put the feature wall behind the vanity or on the rear wall. One of my friends says that even though it's a small room, it'll be ok to have the penny rounds on the rear wall because they're a dark tone so they'll make the room look deeper. But there's a lot happening on that back wall, with the bath, window, towel rails, shower bench, and bath tapware. It feels like it'd be a lot simpler (and cheaper) to have the feature wall be behind the vanity, so the pattern doesn't overwhelm the room or make it look too busy. I'd love to get some objective opinions on this, after weeks of looking at pictures of bathrooms I think I've become desensitised and will just agree to whatever just so I don't have to think about it anymore!
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Feb 13, 2021 03:50
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Both look great, I just can't help to think how terrible it will be to clean that tile if it's in the shower though.
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Feb 13, 2021 03:58
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I like the first one, i think the dark pattern makes that wall look tied together despite being broken up by the divider in a way that the second mock-up doesn’t have. The second one feels a little more like something i might see in a flip.
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Feb 13, 2021 10:16
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falz posted:Both look great, I just can't help to think how terrible it will be to clean that tile if it's in the shower though. In terms of cleaning, behind the bath will be worst.
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Feb 13, 2021 10:32
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We're going to get a back to wall bath, so there won't be any behind to have to clean 
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Feb 13, 2021 11:51
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Needs more red and also some upside down wallpaper, maybe a chandelier
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Feb 13, 2021 14:00
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I personally like the first one too because it highlights the wall you’ll see as soon as you open the door. Is the floating bench going to be tiled as well? If so maybe see what that would look like in the white tile. It might look like poo poo or it might pop out and look good.
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Feb 13, 2021 14:45
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I like the tile on the back wall. From a practical perspective, the shower will need to be tiled anyways, so it would make sense to tile the back wall. Otherwise, you’d have one tile on the sink wall & then something else in the shower.
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Feb 13, 2021 15:25
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GoreJess posted:I like the tile on the back wall. From a practical perspective, the shower will need to be tiled anyways, so it would make sense to tile the back wall. Otherwise, you’d have one tile on the sink wall & then something else in the shower. I’m pretty sure the other walls will just be the off white tile.
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Feb 13, 2021 16:27
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AFewBricksShy posted:I’m pretty sure the other walls will just be the off white tile. I somehow missed that the off-white in the post was also tile. Still think the darker on the back wall makes the most impact.
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Feb 13, 2021 17:07
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I prefer the second, mainly because I think the first is too dark, and also I think that wall separating the tub and shower should stand out as its own element.
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Feb 13, 2021 17:35
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I like the tile on the rear wall way better. White tub on black tile is way more pleasing to my eye. With the tile on the vanity wall only, the tub and shower are just a sea of white/light grey, which looks unbalanced, sort of institutional and not as inviting.
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Feb 13, 2021 19:08
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I just think the divider should not be black if that wall is also black in the first pic.
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Feb 13, 2021 21:16
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AFewBricksShy posted:
We were planning to have the floating bench tiled, but adding a smooth slab on the top of it which would be the same white/light finish as the top of the vanity. Here's another mockup with the bench having a white slab over the top. I also added some tapware!  actionjackson posted:I just think the divider should not be black if that wall is also black in the first pic. The rear wall / divider isn't black, it's going to be a dark blue and grey gradient. I just didn't have the option to colour it like that in the mock up program I used. Here's another picture of the tile:  I note too that the tile looks quite different depending on the grout used. I think I would choose a darker grout to try and make keeping it looking clean a bit easier. https://tilecloud.com.au/products/broadwater-dark-blue-mix-gloss-penny-round-mosaic-tile bee fucked around with this message at 22:47 on Feb 13, 2021 |
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Feb 13, 2021 21:16
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The first layout has a nice symmetry to the light and dark, the second feels more like a randomly tiled wall.
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Feb 13, 2021 22:26
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Thanks everyone for your thoughts! I think I needed my fears about the back wall being too busy and overwhelming dispelled. I'll post pictures again in a couple of weeks once things are underway. We're meeting with the builder on Thursday to draw up plans and book in a start date.
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Feb 13, 2021 22:52
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We recently moved and the place has these oil-rubbed bronze bathroom finishes (like the one below). My wife has been driving herself slightly crazy trying to find matching accessories (soap pump, tumbler, trash can, etc.). What might work as a contrasting/complementary color? https://embed.widencdn.net/img/moen/hoxgs0xovy/514x514px/ut2021orb.tif.jpg?q=90
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Feb 14, 2021 00:37
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A very dark, or navy blue? Possibly bottle green?
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Feb 14, 2021 01:44
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Intruder posted:https://twitter.com/jaynooch/status/1360746216917729281?s=19
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Feb 14, 2021 21:56
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https://twitter.com/undiesmillhouse/status/1360915551212642306?s=21
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Feb 14, 2021 22:07
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behold the slanty shanty!!
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Feb 15, 2021 16:01
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Hello goons, I'm trying to find a table that doesn't cost $kidney. Something along the lines of https://www.thosmoser.com/product/edo-trestle-table/ or https://nakashimawoodworkers.com/furniture/frenchmans-cove-ii/, but more in the $2500 range.
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Feb 19, 2021 06:49
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we were just talking about Nakashima in the other thread recently what size and color dining table approximately? here's a few that might work. the first one reminds me most of the pictures you posted https://www.dwr.com/kitchen-dining-tables/cross-fixed-table/2516928.html?lang=en_US https://www.dwr.com/kitchen-dining-tables/dulwich-extension-table/100131175.html?lang=en_US https://www.dwr.com/outdoor-dining-tables/kayu-teak-dining-table/1886.html?lang=en_US https://www.dwr.com/kitchen-dining-tables/gather-table/9394.html?lang=en_US (73" oak version) https://www.bludot.com/keeps-77-inch-dining-table.html https://hivemodern.com/pages/product11725/magis-butch-the-wild-bunch-table-konstantin-grcic https://hivemodern.com/pages/product9217/distil-table-todd-bracher-herman-miller https://hivemodern.com/pages/product10843/gubi-rectangular-dining-table-komplot-design-gubi
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Feb 19, 2021 07:53
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actionjackson posted:we were just talking about Nakashima in the other thread recently It's the first piece of furniture other than a grey couch in the room, so color is somewhat flexible. Wood, not glass, and I generally like walnut but am not opposed to lighter woods. 80-ish inches long, and if I can find it I'd lean a bit wider than normal, more in the 40-45" range than the common 36". Most of what you linked are just generic 4 leg dining tables, I'm looking for things like what I linked, a lighter weight trestle rather than the common farmhouse/rustic styles.
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Feb 19, 2021 16:56
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lol sorry I even bothered, gl man
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Feb 19, 2021 18:42
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I thought all those tables captured the vibe of the posted examples quite well given the parameters that didn’t specify the trestle being a key feature... Booley, the magic keyword you are looking for is ‘refectory table’. That’s the style of table you seem to want. It’s a very old style of table and a cursory search didn’t give me much in the way of lighter weight modern examples, but I’m sure you can find stuff if you dig.
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Feb 19, 2021 23:00
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So, I’m a visual for Bassett & we just updated our solid wood dining line with some new tables. You can do this one with the live edge or a regular straight edge. Comes in maple or oak & your choice of finish. https://www.bassettfurniture.com/DZ4021-K7840LLE Also have a metal base with solid wood top, but it runs closer to $3500 because it uses a thicker top. Same deal, maple or oak & same finish choices. https://www.bassettfurniture.com/DZ4021-K9042B I don’t think you can do a lot of customization online (we just aren’t set up for that yet), but if you have a store or dealer nearby you can order through them.
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Feb 20, 2021 00:06
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Can someone give me the down low on a table that has a dropped vault surface for gaming purposes like Wyrmwood etc. on the mid to high end? I'll be moving to a new construction home in the next half year to year (depends on how many more delays) and I'd like to entertain the thought of having a combo boardgame / dining room table thing. I'd likely have enough space though that I could probably just make or buy a table for nice presentation and dining separately from a 'gaming table', if such a thing is even worthwhile. Is there any reasonable insight to getting one, not getting one?
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Feb 20, 2021 00:14
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actionjackson posted:lol I didn’t post but I’m in the market and really grateful for this post . I really dig that first DWR table.
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Feb 23, 2021 03:36
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grvm posted:I didn’t post but I’m in the market and really grateful for this post . I really dig that first DWR table. nice! if they have a store in your area be sure to call them up and ask if they have it on display
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Feb 23, 2021 04:49
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Got the keys today and took some measurements.  Dropbox Link : https://www.dropbox.com/s/6yegnxn09bt69e3/Empty%20Living%20Room.skp?dl=0 Initially thinking something like this.  We've got a lot of space and that wooden beam is making it challenging to work around. It is structural so I can't just Grover it out. Not without doing some serious Structural Engineering shenanigans. This was the original layout :  Any alternative design thoughts? If I wanted to hire an Interior Designer, does anyone know of one who works online? I live in the hinterlands of the north and the odds of finding someone local who does anything beyond Old People Homes is slim to none.
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Feb 28, 2021 22:23
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Is the tv wall mounted? Maybe try a few layouts, give each a little time before mounting tv. Also are you in the U.P.? Just curious.
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Feb 28, 2021 23:08
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The different ceiling levels you can see in the photo might make for an awkward feeling if you're sitting orthogonal to the split that creates, even more if you have some people in a gathering sitting on one side and some on the other. I think it'd feel better to divide the room along that split.
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Feb 28, 2021 23:36
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falz posted:Is the tv wall mounted? Maybe try a few layouts, give each a little time before mounting tv. TV could be wall mount or stand mount. And yes, I am in the UP. nielsm posted:The different ceiling levels you can see in the photo might make for an awkward feeling if you're sitting orthogonal to the split that creates, even more if you have some people in a gathering sitting on one side and some on the other. I think it'd feel better to divide the room along that split. I see what you mean about the difference in ceiling. I'll have to put some thought into a unique way to work with it.
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Feb 28, 2021 23:52
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Went with a white Componibili, and got girlfriend a violet one for the living room.
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Mar 3, 2021 02:49
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I figured this would be an ok place to ask: Is it really stupid to get carpeting put in if the budget can stretch enough to get vinyl plank flooring? I've seen that the planks last much much longer, are easier to clean, improve the resale value of the home... I just don't think I like em! I prefer going barefoot at home and I hate the idea of putting my feet down on cold hardwood flooring in Michigan winters, the dog and cat are not gonna enjoy running around the den or down the hallway (the dog already somewhat avoids the kitchen), and I don't like the idea of getting down on a hard floor to play with them either. And yet everything I read and all my family's advice is that I'm being stupid to consider wasting money on carpeting rather than spend 2-3x the price on hardwood.
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Mar 3, 2021 17:11
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Phenotype posted:I figured this would be an ok place to ask: Is it really stupid to get carpeting put in if the budget can stretch enough to get vinyl plank flooring? Unless you're going to sell in the next year or two, do the thing that makes you happy.
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Mar 3, 2021 17:27
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Hello friends. I bought a house and expect to have a number of questions but here are the first two. I feel like I'm good at seeing when something looks good or bad but I'm awful at envisioning how something will look when it's done. Our living room came painted a boring but acceptable slate grey. Kaiser Schnitzel mentioned the color Cooking Apple Green a bit ago and I really like the look of it. But I'm having a hard time telling if it will work in this living room. This window is kind of the focus of the room so I painted it there as a sample (forgive the tape in one of the shots). I imagine it might be hard to really tell from photos but here's hoping.   Second question: my wife and I both have a preference for naturalistic aesthetics. Plants, wood, etc. We've always dreamed of a live-edge or otherwise natural wood looking dining room table. But we also have hardwood floors in the dining room, which I find very lovely btw. Does a natural wood looking table clash with hardwood floors, or can it work? Here is the dining area with current temporary table. Forgive the moving mess on the counter. Also worth noting that this is contiguous with the living room above, so it would take whatever color goes in the living room. 
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Mar 3, 2021 19:06
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UnkleBoB posted:Went with a white Componibili, and got girlfriend a violet one for the living room. I love these things so much. I’m tempted to get one of the mirror finish plated silver ones.
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Booley posted:Unless you're going to sell in the next year or two, do the thing that makes you happy. 100% agree - if you plan to be there for a bit, you should get flooring that you enjoy and that suits you. Live life in your home, don't just live in an investment box. With doggos, IMO try to avoid stuff that's super high plush, as they'll just tear it up when they get the zoomies.
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