Inspired by Its Hollywood Locale Drawing on the vivid, high-contrast aesthetic of Hollywood movie and TV sets for inspiration, this modestly sized bathroom was updated with a color scheme of fire-engine red, black and taupe. To keep prices low, the design, tiles and cabinets have been abandoned as-is, while the walls were upgraded with chalkboard paint complete with creative drawings and phrases, with ceilings and walls clad using reclaimed barn tiles.
Simple Cork Flooring To prevent a cluttered demolition, a floating cork floor was installed directly on top of the present tile. When updating bathrooms, designers emphasize the importance of choosing materials that fit the era and design. Cork was a popular material used from the 1950s, the decade in which the property was built. Should the home be put on the current market, the historically accurate materials will help with resale.
Bold Vintage Lighting The biggest splurge of the toilet's redesign was a pair of vintage barn sconces. Powder-coated in high-gloss fire-engine red and manufactured from metal, the sconces add industrial flair complete with cages to contain light bulbs.
Bronze Hardware While budget-friendly substances were used for the majority of the toilet's redesign, hardware proved to be a splurge. To maintain the general aesthetic textural and manly, door pulls made of bone and oil-rubbed bronze were screwed into the existing holes.
Industrial Towel Rods As opposed to picking up fundamental towel rods from the home improvement store, one has been created from black steel pipe, elbows and flanges. To create the towel rods, pipe has been picked up in a standard size, then screwed into elbows which fit directly into flanges. Once the 3 parts were configured properly, the flanges were connected to the wall with drywall screws and anchors.
Salvaged Metal Mirror Salvage has become increasingly well known in regard to eco-friendly, brightly colored pieces. To add one-of-a-kind flair into a simple mirror, then plywood has been cut to size, then a corrugated metallic remnant was cut as a frame using a grinder using a chalk wheel attachment. To safeguard the raw edge of the corrugated metal, a whitewashed strip of trimming was attached to the plywood. Last, the mirror was put in place, then fastened to plywood using mirror adhesive.
Butcher-Block Countertop While butcher block might not be a favorite choice for bathroom design, it is really an excellent fit, especially for master bathrooms with high traffic. To ensure durability with a rustic, industrial border, reclaimed butcher-block counters were first cut to size using a template and a circular saw, then sanded, oiled and sealed to fit atop the present cabinetry.
Bold Red Sink Among the costliest facets of toilet design is plumbing. To avoid hefty pipes fees, the present sink and tub were stored in their original places, then refaced in a high-gloss shade of fire-engine red. The original faucet was replaced using an easy, classic chrome fixture.
A Tub Resurfaced in Red Originally manufactured using a pastel-pink complete (a popular color for 1950s decoration), the ceramic tub was in excellent structural condition. Rather than replacing it, the bathtub was resurfaced in precisely the same shade of red as the sink. Performed by highly skilled professionals, the resurfacing procedure involves repairing any cracks, scratches or nicks with polyester putty, then etching surfaces with acidity before spraying on a top coating of industrial-strength enamel.
Creative Storage Solutions To include open storage over the resurfaced tub, a shelf has been created from a board of pine, cut to size and ended with ebony stain. The shelf holds shampoo and beauty goods, while an integrated black steel pipe keeps towels hung neatly below.
Chalk-Drawn Walls To add lively drama, the toilet walls have been painted with chalkboard paint, then a decorative artist was hired to free-hand whimsical phrases and graphic designs. To protect the chalk-drawn phrases and items from rubbing, polyurethane may be sprayed directly to the surface once all other bathroom surfaces have been masked off with plastic and painter's tape. To get a more temporary usage, the chalkboard walls could be left unsealed, permitting the appearance to be changed upward frequently.
Reclaimed Wood Accents To add texture, contrast and color, the walls were clad with reclaimed barn siding comprising different shades of gray, white and brown. To be able to attach the siding, then each plank has been cut to size with a circular saw, lightly sanded to help smooth the outside, then installed to the wall with a nail gun.
Goodbye, Drywall! The drywall ceiling has been given architectural interest working with the exact same reclaimed barn siding that was installed along the walls. In order for material to be securely fastened to a ceiling, a stud finder is used to find the proper placement of joists, marked with a pen or chalk line. The substance is subsequently installed perpendicular to the joists using a nail gun or drill.
Custom Light Fixture For an industrial-chic signature, a custom ceiling pendant was created from black steel pipe, elbows and conduit in addition to electrical wire and sockets. To add a vintage touch to the overall appearance, Edison bulbs were used in place of globes or chandelier bulbs.
Pallets Turned Toiletry Holder For additional storage, a toiletry and magazine rack has been made from a reclaimed shipping pallet. To make the stand, a measuring tape was used to determine the correct width of this wall, then the pallet was dismantled using a crowbar, cut to size and mitered using a chop saw, then piled and attached using the initial nails. Black steel pipe is mounted on the bottom to keep towels neatly hung.
Drapery Panels Using a Handmade Touch The shower is partitioned off from the rest of the bathroom with a custom striped curtain generated from three ready drapery panels. To make the striped effect, several panels were cut to dimension, then positioned along the base of the third panel, and attached with hot glue. For an extra layer of graphic impact, decorative trim was glued along the seams made by the other accent panels for a more customized look.
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