Renovation Tips
So You Get it Right the First Time
The day completely got away from me, so I’m coming to your inbox later than usual. As I mentioned in a previous newsletter, I’ve been helping a dear friend with a bathroom and kitchen renovation. Everyone has a different process for designing spaces and how they make decisions, but I wanted to share some basics I think might be helpful to EVERYONE.
When redoing a space, measure what you already have in place (maybe you want to use that couch you have or want something smaller so this is good to know measurements). What do you like and dislike about how things fit now? Do you wish you had more room or less room somewhere? Can you move around freely? This is ESPECIALLY important in tight spaces like bathrooms where you’re working with a tub/shower, sink, and toilet. Learn from your current space to make the best new iteration of it.
Always measure out items being permanently installed like toilets, vanities, doors (check swing and if you have clearance or if it’ll hit something). You’d be surprised how much a few inches matter in certain situations. Don’t throw in the towel and “live” with something if there is another solution, get creative.
Mark how far out furniture, sinks, toilets, etc. will come in the space so you can plan accordingly. Specifically in a bathroom you need ample space to move around, place a bath mat, have access to the bath to bathe little ones, etc. Toilets come in various depths and heights, and they have different footprints, so this is important to keep in mind! And don’t forget counter height! I like using painters tape to give myself visual references, because I can’t ballpark what 27 inches looks like off the top of my head.
Take note of any restrictions the space gives you. Maybe you don’t have room for a glass shower door
because it can’t swing out. Maybe your closet can’t have a door and that needs to be taken off. Maybe you can only have specific light fixtures in the space based on existing electric (unless you are OK with moving it).
Consider how you will use the space and in the future (but this is less important). If it’s going to be high traffic area, pick finishes accordingly that are durable. Yes you might like a perfectly white bathroom with white grout, but if your kids are going to be bathing and splashing water everywhere your white grout is going to dirty quite fast and maybe you should consider a gray. All things to take into account and get the most bang for your buck!
If anyone needs to bounce around some ideas, feel free to reach out!
Here are these week’s interior finds. . .
1. Ariel White Marble Wall Shelf 2. Restorers Hepplewhite Pull 3. Clara Pine Side Table 4. The Modern Outdoor Chair 5. Aster Daisy Table Lamp 6. Billie Striped Tablecloth 7. Exclusive Blue & White Stripe Water Jug 8. Large Stoneware Bowl 9. White Salt Fish 10. Marble Pencil Cups 11. Vintage Kidney Trolley Table 12. Round Ivory Resin Coffee Table 13. Blue Chunky Mini Mirror
14. Double Ruffle Cushion 15. Bainbridge Seagrass Linear Pendant Light 16. Evelyn Bolster Pillow 17. Mini Floating Droplet Vases 18. Vintage Clear Murano Table Lamp 19. Painted Wood Luggage Rack 20. Daisy Millefiori Murano Glass Tumbler 21. The Summer Placemat 22. The Wobster Ceramic Ruched Shade Table Lamp 23. Bengal Rug 24. Scallop Rattan Side Table w/ Tray 25. White Curvy Mini Side Table 26. Maude Scalloped Rattan Pendant
27. Drop Steel Flush Mount 28. Amora Dining Armchair 29. Pistachio Ceiling Light 30. Blaze 1 LED Flush Mounted Sconce 31. Dainthus in Mossy Bowl 32. Paul Schneider Bowl, Blue Geode 33. Brass Serving Spoon 34. Glass Lamp Pendant 35. Madelyn Chandelier 36. Minka Lavery Capieso Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture 37. Ruffle Napkin
Here are this week’s fashion finds. . .
1. Beau Blazer 2. Erin Retro Tennis Trainers 3. Noto Maxi Dress 4. Luz De Si floral-print stretch-scuba wide-leg pants 5. Raphi Cami 6. Flamenco Blue Shoes 7. Taffeta Midi Dress 8. Coastal Stacie Pant 9. Skylight Large Tote 10. ZW Collection Pants with Perforated Embroidery 11. The Flat Sandal 12. Arezzo Trousers Navy Silk Satin Made with Liberty Fabric
13. Palazzo Pants 14. Venus Pearl Necklace 15. Long Casual Jacket with Pockets Palacio Poetry 16. Gardenia Ceres Tailored Pant 17. Liz Tee 18. Split-Neck Crinkle Gauze Mini Swing Dress 19. Limited Edition Striped Reversible Bucket Hat 20. Monica Dress 21. Cotton Block Print Robe 22. Kakanias Typography Silk Kimono 23. Provence Maxi Kimono 24. Soleil Stud Earrings
25. Dot Swizzle Dress 26. Noddy Belted Tile-Print Linen Maxi Shirtdress 27. Printed Midi Dress 28. llma llma Dress 29. Elizabeth Dress 30. Cotton Poplin Open-Back Shirt Dress 31. Embroidered Shirred Puff-Sleeve Top 32. High Tide Jacquard Stripe Arie Dress 33. Zebra-Print Cotton Shopper Bag 34. Seaplane Stripe Tejate Dress 35. Mesh Tote Handbag
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-The staff at the Louvre had the day off.
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Loved this one!