tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post8298310669047453966..comments2024-03-28T05:23:16.460-04:00Comments on Imparting Grace: Updating a bathroom: I need your help!Richella Parhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04353214472648623583noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-6408546435334459442015-06-16T09:45:19.180-04:002015-06-16T09:45:19.180-04:00I think the countertops match really well! Plus, t...I think the countertops match really well! Plus, the rest of your bathroom looks amazing! I love your bathtub, it looks so relaxing. Your shower is amazing! I like that it is tucked away in the wall, but still has an open feeling with the glass door. You did an amazing job! <br /><br /><a href="http://www.suburbanglass.ca/en/" rel="nofollow"> http://www.suburbanglass.ca/en/</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13551536066828401525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-36997226664862741162015-03-26T09:05:06.323-04:002015-03-26T09:05:06.323-04:00Y'all have me wondering if perhaps instead of ...Y'all have me wondering if perhaps instead of changing the countertops I should simply focus on the mirrors and change the sink faucets. Do y'all think it's okay to have sink faucets that are different from the tub faucet?Richella Parhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04353214472648623583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-13524030876462075392015-03-17T16:33:07.773-04:002015-03-17T16:33:07.773-04:00I wouldn't touch the countertops - they are st...I wouldn't touch the countertops - they are still fantastic! I agree with the others - perhaps changing the mirrors would be beneficial. The new shower door is lovely!Taliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06274295352818030288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-75720887848867579612015-03-16T17:44:40.359-04:002015-03-16T17:44:40.359-04:00If you decide to change your countertop I highly r...If you decide to change your countertop I highly recommend quartz. Beautiful and easy care. I like the idea of framed mirrors as well. I love your new shower door.<br />JeannetteJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12434028465184764601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-46033679339087979602015-03-12T19:17:51.731-04:002015-03-12T19:17:51.731-04:00I love having a big mirror in my bathroom instead ...I love having a big mirror in my bathroom instead of smaller ones, and I ended up framing it myself by attaching wood to the border. I still have my big mirror and looks more modern. Maybe framing your mirror would work too.Valerie Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09359946543824181187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-72945641031957712012015-03-12T00:52:32.387-04:002015-03-12T00:52:32.387-04:00I remember when I started reading your blog quite ...I remember when I started reading your blog quite a few years ago! Time goes soo quickly! Love your ensuite... I'd change the mirrors to two side by side framed ones! Another option is updating the hardware on the cupboards? Countertops seem to get dated soo quickly. Ours in our bathrooms need updated too. Can't wait to see what you do, Richella! xo<br />Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.comKendra | www.joyinourhome.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561580371497833240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-1756220031805571402015-03-11T23:53:37.904-04:002015-03-11T23:53:37.904-04:00Hi, Richella. My two-cents' worth since you as...Hi, Richella. My two-cents' worth since you asked :) - I agree with you on the Corian, but I would definitely not go with granite (we have granite in the kitchen and it's pretty, but even though it's sealed how sealed can it be that you can't use certain cleaners on it? Therefore, I always worry about its cleanliness). When we replace our bathroom counters I'm pretty sure I'll go with a quartz for look and durability.<br /><br />As for the mirrors: I read a lot of blogs where people replace these large "builder-grade" as they call them with "prettier" albeit smaller ones. I happen to like a mirror that gives me full view instead of having the gap between the counter and the mirror. Building matching frames around them (in an espresso or black??) would add the ummmpphh that makes a statement. And...I would enlarge the mirror over your sink/vanity so it takes up the whole wall as the other one does. <br /><br />Hope these are ideas for you to consider. :) ~ZuniZuni, Chickadee Home Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04702101709062226692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-48489126367657801672015-03-11T23:53:07.255-04:002015-03-11T23:53:07.255-04:00Hi, Richella. My two-cents' worth since you as...Hi, Richella. My two-cents' worth since you asked :) - I agree with you on the Corian, but I would definitely not go with granite (we have granite in the kitchen and it's pretty, but even though it's sealed how sealed can it be that you can't use certain cleaners on it? Therefore, I always worry about its cleanliness). When we replace our bathroom counters I'm pretty sure I'll go with a quartz for look and durability.<br /><br />As for the mirrors: I read a lot of blogs where people replace these large "builder-grade" as they call them with "prettier" albeit smaller ones. I happen to like a mirror that gives me full view instead of having the gap between the counter and the mirror. Building matching frames around them (in an espresso or black??) would add the ummmpphh that makes a statement. And...I would enlarge the mirror over your sink/vanity so it takes up the whole wall as the other one does. <br /><br />Hope these are ideas for you to consider. :) ~ZuniZuni, Chickadee Home Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04702101709062226692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-58216045165862593692015-03-11T23:21:45.219-04:002015-03-11T23:21:45.219-04:00I really like the ideas mentioned by others about ...I really like the ideas mentioned by others about framing the mirrors as they are right now. To offset losing some of the glass in front of your dropped vanity, you could always add a stand-alone mirror that's beautifully framed. I love the shower door you bought!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18305525065559620685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-50080105078702637142015-03-11T23:20:10.340-04:002015-03-11T23:20:10.340-04:00I would switch to framed mirrors first then decide...I would switch to framed mirrors first then decide if you still need to change the countertops. A showstopping mirror can make a huge impact. I recently had a custom mirror done for my mother's new bathroom and it turned out beautifully and was well worth the $400 for a 32" x 60" mirror.Pat@Life At Lydias Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14787343275424850739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-1272115193917877362015-03-11T19:50:40.907-04:002015-03-11T19:50:40.907-04:00I think you would love the change to framed mirror...I think you would love the change to framed mirrors....Do you use the mirror in the vanity portion of your sink area?....I have cultured marble countertops with an ogee edge with porcelain undercounted sinks...I love my countertop, but if you are thinking of switching a wonderful light granite would be beautiful....I love the white granite with gray veining...We are both celebrating 10 years in our homes this month!Shirley@Housepitality Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09945881622303698087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-60986946006477011322015-03-11T16:40:36.522-04:002015-03-11T16:40:36.522-04:00Changing the counters will make a huge impact. I...Changing the counters will make a huge impact. I'd use granite or quartz. Quartz is indestructible. Adding framed mirrors would be perfect. The shower door is pretty<br /><br />CindyCynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18110661139781107705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-28602853796797581422015-03-11T16:12:38.214-04:002015-03-11T16:12:38.214-04:00What a pretty bathroom Richella...I love your new ...What a pretty bathroom Richella...I love your new shower door! I think changing the mirrors to pretty framed ones would look great...we did that in all our bathrooms it makes a huge difference! I would go with granite countertops too.ℳartina @ Northern Nestinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03492503626430263274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-44705130404984098782015-03-11T11:24:41.745-04:002015-03-11T11:24:41.745-04:00I think you would really miss the full mirrors wer...I think you would really miss the full mirrors were you to go with the smaller ones and you would defeat the purpose of the dressing table if you lost the mirror at that level. Frame the existing ones for more impact. You will not be able to do them in place as others have suggested because of the back splash, but that is not a big deal. I would go with something simple and similar to other trims in the room. I also find the counter tops pleasing to the eye. Your eye can be drawn to colorful accessories and/or window treatments with these neutral ones. Mine are white as well and I really like them. They aren't fighting other pretties in the room for attention. You have a lovely room and I do like the art work.Elizabeth "Libby" Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17145264016754286426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-40140552139908584452015-03-11T09:39:15.226-04:002015-03-11T09:39:15.226-04:00I think your countertops are pretty great. They...I think your countertops are pretty great. They're neutral, and they're in good shape. You might remove the backsplash and frame the mirrors (I second the recommendation to just faux-frame them in place). You're going to change the light fixture, aren't you? It's an above-average bathroom!Thirkellgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17686424435086254617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-74358298505209922172015-03-11T09:31:07.376-04:002015-03-11T09:31:07.376-04:00my mom pretty much did this (saw this on pinterest...my mom pretty much did this (saw this on pinterest!): http://www.amomstake.com/2013/11/how-to-frame-a-mirror-bathroom/<br />Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037135437820258553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-89625377703799900562015-03-11T09:28:11.238-04:002015-03-11T09:28:11.238-04:00i say leave the countertops for now.... and using ...i say leave the countertops for now.... and using some pretty molding you can frame out the existing mirrors. my mom just made them and used liquid nails to stick them up and they are GORGEOUS and make all the difference in the world. then you might not think the counters need any help! Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037135437820258553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-52189124976110842232015-03-11T08:24:53.818-04:002015-03-11T08:24:53.818-04:00Yes, to both. I think new counter tops would look ...Yes, to both. I think new counter tops would look nice as well as new mirrors. We found mirrors at Kirklands when we were building. <br />Would you like granite for counter tops?<br />I love that new shower door. That was a great choice!Kathy Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668699397851882212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-41095967842927282032015-03-11T08:23:55.245-04:002015-03-11T08:23:55.245-04:00You know-the Corian is neutral enough that it does...You know-the Corian is neutral enough that it doesn't bother me at all. Have you seen those kits that let you "frame" the mirror just as it sits there? That would give you a whole new look, too. I have a shower door I have to replace, too. You new one looks great! xoDianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-80506842960404652232015-03-11T07:39:46.450-04:002015-03-11T07:39:46.450-04:00I think updating the mirror with some framed mirro...I think updating the mirror with some framed mirrors would make a big impact. The room has good bones, so just a few changes would make it more updated. I think with new mirrors your eye would be drawn there and you would be satisfied with the Corian which is not bad at all. I have framed mirrors in one of my bathrooms and they really are the focal point.<br />Can't wait to see what you decide.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10185422453541735778noreply@blogger.com