Back in the Saddle of Construction Chaos

I see it has been nearly a year since I have posted on this blog. I needed a break from the house renovations and my blogs. It has been a year well spent and a lot of work and improvements have happened. The time away from writing the blog, and from being enveloped in construction, has recharged me. I'm hoping this motivates me to do some more documentation of the changes and improvements at Shore Side Farm House.

 Last I posted we were in the middle of a never ending bathroom renovation.  Here, in frank confession I will say it all seems never ending! I digress. Anyway the bathroom rolled along pitter patter like the feet of a baby growing into those of a child. A bit at a time, one aspect building on the other and voila! All of a sudden, its done and you wonder where the time went. Inconvenience decreases, and you can see the value in patience. Skipping to the bottom line:, the bathroom came out beautifully.

Selecting building materials was a challenge. We chose not to install a stylistically modern bathroom in

Marble tile with Blue Pearl granite accents

Bench seat in shower

an 1870 house. It had to be comfortable, technically modern not antique. Our selection was a white carrera marble with gray veining and shiny white flecks that glimmer in light. Large tiles gave us broad expanse of solid surface minimizing grouted surface. In addition large tiles covered the walls and floor in a shorter period of time. Limiting the grout, simplifies routine maintenance. An entire wall of white marble proved to be a bit boring. The choice of accent marble tiles was limited, limited being a kind description. Truly it means a dearth of selections. Blue pearl granite was chosen to create a decorative blue border around the shower enclosure and the floor. The style of banding on the floor harkens back to old times. The marble tile keeps the room mold and moisture proof.  Tile installation went on for quite some time.





 Putting a bench seat in the shower proved to be very challenging. We felt the seat was necessary to simplify personal hygiene and accommodate elderly and younger residents.. It has proven to be a great comfort in self care.




Tile installation went on for quite some time. Putting a bench seat in the shower proved to be very challenging. We felt the seat was necessary to simplify personal hygiene and accommodate elderly and younger residents.. It has proven to be a great comfort in self care.

Bank Run floor stones

We choose bank run stone tile sheets to lay a section at a time as opposed to setting each stone individually. Their soft gray tones blend well with the white and gray Carrera marble walls and floor. All in all the room is super high end, extremely pleasurable and comfortable to work in.

We chose to install a in marble box shelf in the wall to hold shampoos and soap products.  The shelf
removes them from arm movements  Shampoos and soaps remain on the shelf, they do not crash onto bare toes or the floor.

Next posting will cover the vanity choice and installation.