In this second half of a two-part Weekend Decorating, Nancy Golden shows how she transformed this bathroom once inhabited by teenage boys into a beautiful spalike retreat for guests. On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the greatest degree of difficulty, this project rates an advanced 5. It took 21 hours over the course of three and a half days to complete this phase of the project, and the total cost of materials and accessories was $1,500. Because this is the conclusion of a two-part project, Golden shows a front elevation sketch (figure A) instead of a typical floor plan. Preparation: - Frame family photos in decorative frames as accessories for the wall.
- Check to make sure the kits have all the parts.
- Gather accessories.
Starting the Water Works The new vanity table, because it is not a true vanity (figure B), is not prepped for sink installation, especially for the vessel sinks and the faucet handles (figure C). Because the vessel sinks are sitting on a table, the water source needs to come from a good place. Golden chooses to install a gooseneck faucet because of its shape (figure D). The first step in any type of project dealing with plumbing is to shut off the water. Note: If you are uncertain about tackling this portion of the project or do not know the necessary building and safety codes for your region, it's perfectly fine to hire a plumber to install the sinks.
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