Bathroom Project Continues

Our master bathroom renovation continues, and today was a big milestone.  We laid the first travertine tile on the floor and completed the shower pan.  It made us very happy because it felt like we were turning the corner and actually getting somewhere.  

The boys were right in the middle of the mess, as always.  They wanted to help with everything and when that didn't work, they just brought their toys in the bathroom.  We wanted them to feel included, so we let them write their name in the shower cement and help with the little parts of the project.  

More pictures to come.

Tile

The first shipment of tile for our master bathroom project has arrived.  Hooray!  It doesn't look like much, but it is all the beautiful accent tiles. I can't wait to see it all come together.  It has been a long three years of projects, and I am really looking forward to finishing our home.

Bathroom Inspiration

We noticed that a new tile shop was finally open in Southlake, so we decided to take a quick look through their store displays.  John Chris and I both agreed that they had the best sample vignettes of all the places we have looked.  The store was full of nice quality stone and all the finishing touches.  As we browsed the store, we found a great mixed travertine mosaic tile that we both liked for the master shower and accent tile.  I have a feeling it is time to start demo.

Another finished project

We have been in complete project mode for the past month. While John Chris worked on the electrical and plumbing in the bathroom, I started working on the sideboard. It was in desperate need of caulk and paint, but we decided to dress it up a little. We added upper and lower lighting, granite slab, and a tiled back. I even upgraded the wood shelves to glass, so the light could shine through. It is now the perfect piece for my crystal! I love it! For a small project, it made a hug impact in the room.

Before. Just plain, white, and boring.

Messy job

The grout is going in with help from Ryland. He is right in the middle of things and this messy task is no exception. He is covered in grout from head to toe, and he couldn't be happier.

The tile project continues

The tile project has reached the breakfast room and hallway. The transformation is amazing, and I can't wait to see the completed project. John Chris is working his fingers to the bones. It is extremely hard work that is very physically exhausting. Needless to say the pain pills are coming in handy for me and John Chris.

The kitchen appliances have been pulled, and the kitchen is the last area to be tiled. This room will finally come together with the granite and back splash that were all part of the tile selection. The kitchen will take some special cuts and the most time, but it will look awesome.

The boys

Ryland is being a helper again. He has the tile mortar file, and he is working hard. It is hilarious to watch him copy everything we do.

Reed is enjoying the project so far. He has been hanging out in his swing and relaxing.

Reed is such a laid back baby. He only gets a little fussy when it is time to eat. He is starting to look like Ryland when he was an infant. When I saw him sleeping in the swing, it took me back two years.

Ryland is enjoying some Cheetos and watching his favorite show, Dora the Explorer. He watches the complete episode and has started interacting with the programming.

Tile project

We decided to jump right in and start the tile project this week. I know we are insane by starting this project the week we come home with a new baby, but John Chris is off all week. We thought this would be a chance to knock this project off the list. John Chris had a helper that loved to copy everything daddy did to the floor. John Chris and Ryland chipped the old tile like pros.
A snap shot of the new floor in the family room. I love the lighter color and it finishes the color palette I picked out months ago. I am so excited!

TILE

The tile for the family room, kitchen, breakfast area, hall, and laundry room has arrived. I am one happy lady. We had a scare when I arrived to order the tile. The store was completely out, and they didn't know when they would get more in. After a call to the distributor, it only got worse. The distributor was out as well with no idea when more would arrive. I started to panic a bit, but after a little searching we found it at another store.

A close up shot of the actual tile. It looks so light, fresh, and clean compared to the dingy old slate that is there now. John Chris and I are really excited to see the finished product. We had put all house projects on hold until the baby arrives, but at this pace it may be June. All kidding aside, we decided that if we go ahead and start the project the baby will decide to come. That is just our luck. Do we dare start this massive project? Now? I think we will wait on the baby to arrive.

House projects

The new kitchen back splash is installed and just needs to be grouted. We love it, and it looks great with the off white cabinets and granite.
This is the other side of the kitchen with a little more back splash. The tiles are rectangular pieces of travertine, marble, and colored glass. What a difference! New stainless hood and gas cooktop coming soon.
The other project that kicked off today is the nursery framing. The wall and closet are framed, and the room is really starting to take shape. Only sheetrock, trim, and paint to go.