This is the tile that my BF and I selected from The Home Depot. The BF’s requirement was that the tile had to be less than a dollar per square foot. My personal (more important) requirement was that it didn’t’ have a trace of brown, beige, orange or red. This was a big, stressful decision just because we had a lot going on all at the same time. We were both feeling the stress of the fact that this project is all risky, uncharted territory for us – especially as a young couple. We settled on this oversized grey tile with a marbled or polished finish. Grey tile was a safe, neutral choice for this rental, but also more modern and clean than a tile with a warmer undertone would be. Selecting to grout was also an important choice. We went with a very light and creamy grey, not making too much of a statement in contrast. I was just not really a fan of the idea of using a stark white or dark grout, too much of a contrast for this type of generic apartment.
With the neutral tile we selected, I wanted to have a little fun with the paint color. I picked Spruce Shade by PPG Paints from the Voice of Color palette. I was drawn to this color having really been inspired by the 2016 paint color of the year, Paradise Found. This Spruce Shade paint color is a just a bit lighter and brighter than Paradise Found, which is a bit more of an army and natural green. I seriously love the color. It is a fun color, but still a subtle & soft backdrop for such a small space. The neutral tile, white trim and natural light in the space really bring everything together. By the way if you’re in the market for paint there is a 50% off coupon for PPG Paints paint products and 25% off sundries like brushes & other supplies on my blog http://wp.me/p7RgbX-er
Bathroom plumbing, tiling and fixture installation was all handled by a contractor. The ceiling was replaced with today’s sophisticated drywall actually suitable for bathrooms. The shower was tiled in with new hardware and framing. The floor was tiled. The vanity was replaced and a new light fixture installed. A new toilet was a installed. And most importantly a fan with proper ventilation to the exterior was installed.
I incorporated a few pieces of silver mercury glass, a unique soap dispenser from Home Goods, and a vintage turquoise Ball mason jar for accessories. Here is an estimated list of costs involved in flipping this tiny Pittsburgh bathroom: $2,675 – Contractor fees : $2,000 – Paint: $20 Hardiebacker: $50 – Tile & grout : $100 – Vanity $139 – Glacier Bay package from the Home Depot included the cabinet, sink counter top, fixture and plumbing! Similar to this package – Medicine Cabinet : $60 – extremely basic version from the Home Depot (I did NOT get to pick it) – Toilet: $150 – middle of the range from the Home Depot – Light – $65 – extremely basic version from the Home Depot – Over the toilet storage cabinet – $79 from the Home Depot – Toilet Roll Holder : $15 – Soap Dispenser: $12 – Shower Curtain: $25 – My sanity, free time (BF likes to spend HOURS making purchase decisions at the Home Depot) and labor: $PRICELESS
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