a working bathroom

The holiday threw us off a bit. Our week was filled with holiday celebrations (and lots of food) leaving me with no time to update the blog. But we are definitely still making progress on the house.

Here's a quick update on the renovation of the bathroom.. we aren't quite there yet, but we're definitely on our way!

floor
We survived the lack of toilet and it was all worth it. Once Ben finished the floor prep the tile went in- we opted to have a professional do it this time around.
It turned out really well and after we let it set for a night on the following afternoon the toilet and pedestal were installed once again.

medicine cabinet
With the floor done, it was time to finish up the walls and install the much needed medicine cabinet. We've been without a mirror in the bathroom since we first started demo weeks ago. But before the mirror could be installed the studs had to be reworked to make room for it.

Originally the studs were positioned running vertically up the wall, not allowing any room for the cabinet.
Ben had to cut out the 2x4 that ran up the center and framed the area around the medicine cabinet..
With the studs reconfigured, Ben installed sheetrock and we screwed in the medicine cabinet.

Notice we removed the door (at the suggestion of Restoration Hardware). Originally Ben thought it would be impossible to reinstall the door and he wanted to keep it intact, but because the weight of the door was so heavy I thought we should follow the directions. Another little side note: we photographed the level on purpose. Ben said he never knew the bubble could actually make it to the middle of the center lines..

And finally what I consider our "finished" bathroom..
Yes there is still a long way to go- the taping and sanding of the walls, finish paint and moldings. We even need a light fixture. But we're thrilled with the outcome- especially considering what we started with.
Next up..
The fireplace is almost ready.. and just in time for the winter weather.