Appropriate tile for kids bathrooms in historic house? HELP!
Molly H.
4 years ago
Featured Answer
Comments (27)
Molly H.
4 years agoRelated Discussions
kids/guest bathroom- tile tub surround or acrylic
Comments (8)Tile surrounds look so very nice. I really love the look. That said, I think I'm glad we have one-piecers in both bathrooms (one shower-tub combo and one shower only). These aren't new units, the house is 40 years old and they came with the house. One day we'll replace them, but there's no hurry. My daughter's rental has tile in both upstairs bathrooms, one tub-shower combo and one walk-in-and-have-a-stroll shower. We've used both on numerous occasion as she sometimes goes out of town on business and we babysit, or recently she had a new baby and I went to help out. The shower in particular needs all sorts of spot scrubbing to keep the tile and grout clean. My daughter is a bit of a clean freak (didn't get it from me!) and even she has trouble keeping up with shower maintenance. This really made my mind up for me for what we'll do one of these years - solid surface of some sort despite the fact that I love the look of tile....See MoreHelp with staging a kid's bathroom?
Comments (18)My concern with the shelves is that it looks like it would be easy to drop stuff into the toilet. I don't think they look that bad otherwise. I like the basket you have on the top shelf. I'd put ones just like it on the other two shelves as well and corral stuff in there. A realtor told she always rolls her towels for home showings. I've tried it and I think it does look better. Here is another vote for getting rid of the flowers. They don't add to the look of the room. I like your shower curtain. I think it is cute. Many of us with kids do have a kid themed bathroom so I don't think it is a detractor. The flower pictures on the wall don't go with the cats and dogs. I'd pick one theme or go neutral. I'd also hang a towel on the rack that goes with the color of whatever theme you use. This may just be me, but I don't like the racks that go over the shower head to hold shampoo and conditioner. I think crowded whenever I see them. Just for the time being until you sell, I would put the shampoo under the sink so it is out of sight. I'd get a small laundry or other draining type basket to hold all of the toys in one container. I used a use a huge plastic colander....See MorePlease help me figure out historic subway tile, what's the diff? Pics?
Comments (38)Don't worry, I'll be going out of my way to salvage as many pieces of tile I can. The local salvage place doesn't take used tile (only surplus unused tile), but I'll offer it up on Craigslist to a DIYer - I'm sure there are plenty of hipsters who would LOVE to get their hands on vintage subway tile.. Same with the colorful glazed tile on one of the bedroom fireplace hearths - tile is loose and many are broken, and with those tiles having not been made in probably a hundred years, I can't repair it without it looking like a janky patch job. They would be fantastic as accent pieces in a kitchen backsplash or in a mosaic art piece. Luckily in these parts, all the houses are old and folks love nabbing your cast-off materials for their own projects, so I'm not too worried about the tiles being lost to the landfill if we don't reuse them ourselves. Now I need to start researching and perusing materials. Definitely want to avoid the obviously contemporary pillowy/beveled tile. Luckily, those little hexagonal porcelain tiles are kinda back en vogue, so hopefully I can get my hands on some equally tiny non-beveled ones. Depending on the design, might do some black accents/patterns. As for my kitchen, they didn't do tile on the kitchen walls back then - all the cabinets (like the built in ones in butler pantries) were backed with beadboard, so I'll be doing beadboard for backsplash. Heh, if you want pics, I'll have to remember to dredge this thread up in a couple years. We're taking things slow with fixing this house up....See MoreWill it RUIN a Historic home if I open up the Kitchen to Dining room?
Comments (57)I walked into an brokers open years ago, a small beautiful Spanish style home that was just an untouched jewel box. It was being sold by the ex-wife of the owner at the time, for way under market at $350k. Never let your ex sell your house! A friend of mine had just said to me that if I ever see a small character house for him to let him know. I called him immediately and told him to come see this house. He said he couldn't leave work. I said, "I have your house you need to come now... 'right now!'." Lucky for him, he did. He put in an offer that morning and got the house! A number of years later he was featured on This Old House as he added a period appropriate 750 sqft addition. He added a family room on the back that was adjacent to a bigger open kitchen, it had the historic details of the rest of the house. It was a nice well-proportioned addition. He also gained a view of the lake by going a little out of character, the pay off was great. If you can find the two episodes I think it was nice way to update and keep the character of the place. https://www.thisoldhouse.com/los-angeles-house/21017409/los-angeles-house...See MoreMolly H.
4 years agoMolly H.
4 years agoMolly H.
4 years agoMolly H.
4 years agoMolly H.
4 years agoMolly H.
4 years agoMolly H.
4 years agoMolly H.
4 years agoMolly H.
4 years agoVirginia Lines
last yearVirginia Lines
last yearMolly H.
last yearVirginia Lines
last yearMolly H.
last yearVirginia Lines
last year
Related Stories
BATHROOM MAKEOVERSRoom of the Day: See the Bathroom That Helped a House Sell in a Day
Sophisticated but sensitive bathroom upgrades help a century-old house move fast on the market
Full StorySELLING YOUR HOUSE10 Tricks to Help Your Bathroom Sell Your House
As with the kitchen, the bathroom is always a high priority for home buyers. Here’s how to showcase your bathroom so it looks its best
Full StoryBEFORE AND AFTERSVintage Bathroom Makeover With a Special Tile Touch
A designer helps a creative couple put their artistic stamps on a third-story bath in their historic New Jersey home
Full StoryREMODELING GUIDESHouse Planning: How to Choose Tile
Glass, Ceramic, Porcelain...? Three Basic Questions Will Help You Make the Right Pick
Full StoryBATHROOM DESIGNBathroom of the Week: Haunted-Mansion Vibe in a Historic Home
Black-and-white tile, lace curtains and moody forest green walls create a spookily sophisticated bath in Seattle
Full StoryHOUZZ TOURSHouzz Tour: Whole-House Remodeling Suits a Historic Colonial
Extensive renovations, including additions, update a 1918 Georgia home for modern life while respecting its history
Full StoryBATHROOM DESIGNFloor Tile Options for a Stylish Bathroom
From the countless choices of bathroom tile available, we focus on some of the best looks for the floor
Full StoryBATHROOM DESIGNRoom of the Day: Kids and Adults Share a Bright 40-Square-Foot Bathroom
Splashes of lime green add a playful touch to this efficient and economical second bath
Full StoryTRADITIONAL HOMESHouzz Tour: Historic Portland House Gets a Modern Makeover
A designer stays true to an Oregon home’s American Foursquare roots while infusing it with contemporary style
Full StoryBATHROOM DESIGNBathroom of the Week: Bright and Kid-Friendly
A designer found on Houzz creates a streamlined white, blue and gray bathroom with a curbless shower and playful touches
Full Story
Beth H. :