Throwing out the towel
Something is getting me down. It’s the bathroom. It should really be the nicest room in my house. It’s quite big, for a one bedroom flat, and gets the most sun out of all the rooms. But it’s a dive. Want to see the grot?
Excuse how blurry the pictures are, but believe me, it’s better that way.
My main bathroom beef is that whoever done it left all the pipes visible at ankle height. Now aesthetically I’m all about an exposed pipe – very Ensuite – but in terms of cleaning they’re a nightmare. Add to this the nasty plastic bath panel held on with Sellotape and the chipped bath with granny grab handles, not to mention the peach paintwork…
I feel like sealing the whole thing off and getting a shower at the gym. I feel a bathroom makeover brewing. The budget is going to be very limited, but I’m thinking new bath, basin and tiles, plus a fresh floor and some damp resistant paint for Pete’s sake. I’ll be back later in the week with moodboards and ideas. All suggestions welcome.
Unlikely to be top of your list, but I’m obsessed with – and plan to steal – my friend’s double shower curtain idea, which I’d never seen before: essentially two separate shower curtains hung from the same hooks: a plastic-y one for inside the bath to do the job, that you don’t see, then a lovely crisp white cotton waffle one (hung from the same hooks) that dangles on the outside of the bath and just looks decorative (and, apparently, diminishes drafts). It makes the idea of a shower curtain less shower curtain-y. Good luck with the makeover.
I have one of these double shower curtains (John Lewis stocks them) and it does indeed help.
x
ps. I LOVE your painted drawers and flower painting.
Thanks Kate. Yes the shower curtain vs shower screen discussion has been had at home, and I think a curtain is favoured. The only thing is they need replacing so often, but maybe getting a proper fan to keep the room ventilated will help. Great suggestion x
If you find the shower curtain of your dreams, buy two of them so you have the replacement ready for when it’s needed. Expensive, but probablly cheaper than the screen option and screens can be a nightmare to keep looking nice.
Shower curtains give me the creeps – in my experience the only solution is to buy the cheapest white one you can get from Primark and replace it with a new one every couple of months.
I’m screen all the way if there’s a choice – doused daily with that toxic shower spray to fend off London limescale.
That really is quite shocking, you must attack it as soon as possible!
Thanks. Don’t hold back!I shut my eyes when I have a bath at the moment x
I’ve used a shower curtain (cotton) with a liner (plastic from Ikea) for years. One way to keep them from getting moldy is to pull it across when you are finished showering, so that it isn’t all bunched up. That way it dries faster. It also hides the tub, which I like. The plastic liners can be machine-washed with a little bleach as well.
Would the cute pink dresser fit next to your sink or is it too big and/or deep? Seems too nice to put under the pipes.
Thanks Lisa
getting a lot of shower curtain tips. I don’t want a screen so I think this is a great solution. As for the pretty dresser… I kind of like it next to those ugly pipes. And it fits in that alcove with like 0.5mm to spare on each side. It was meant to be.
Re the curtains, I’ve seen two shower curtains used, with the break in the middle – makes it a bit theatrical! We’re having a new bathroom fitted and am finding it really difficult to get a sink unit which isn’t hideously expensive. I’d prefer a sink on it’s own but need the storage. Any ideas?
My friend got an old chest of drawers and put a (probably cheap, Bathstore.com) vessel basin on top. Needed a plumber to sort it, but looks pretty chic and not too costly x
Im thinking of going all out on mine and going in this direction: http://www.isuwannee.com/2013/02/whats-so-special-about-this-room.html
I like the idea of the chevron striped bath.. and wallpaper.
Oh wow that is FAB. Love a bit of jungle print wallpaper, no matter where it is. Goes with everything!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aimlesslass/6889790066/in/set-72157632889964653 My bathroom redo
Thanks for that – love the shower head. And your blue kitchen too. What a great colour x