With just a little effort, the powder room can be so much more than the standard pedestal sink and toilet that seems to be the norm. So, I'm converting a dresser into a sink. I looked around at various antique stores and boutiques in search of a great one to convert. It's not complicated to do - a carpenter can usually pop the top off without much effort, provided you buy the correct piece. I never did find what I was looking for, so I ordered this long ago to serve as a future sink:
Source: horchow.com via Shari on Pinterest
I've already found several remnant pieces at various stone yards that could ultimately be less-expensive for the counter top, mainly marble or quartz. I envision a rectangular sink to the right-hand side; I've never understood why sinks are always centered as it seems an impractical use of space.
Once the sink is installed, my intention is to use a few lines of this tile above it: .
and then to mimic this picture below, with a small lip of smoothed wood and a mirror flush above. I'll wait to see how it plays out before committing to that additional step, however. Side note: in doing this post, I just realized I need to figure out where a towel bar will go, don't I?
Windows and Floor
The windows were tricky in here. Since the windows are visible to the screened porch, privacy was priority. I opted on opaque glass for the exterior door to the porch and the window in front of the toilet, with that window also having a clear-glassed transom above it. Additionally, there will be an interior transom window above the door to the hallway, allowing even more light in. I'm hopeful this will still create a light and airy space without compromising privacy.
As to the flooring, I love a tiled bathroom floor. However, if I do the above hand-painted tile scenario, I think that might be a little much. What do you think, hardwood or tile?
Lighting
No clue yet. Will update later.
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