Wednesday, May 30, 2012

European

My husband said to me after I showed him this redo "If you're American in the kitchen, what are you in the bathroom?"

"European".

My response sounded like this... "Hi-ya".

Here's the before picture.


And here it is after.


This project cost $36. All the supplies were purchased at Home Depot. I bought a quart of paint, some small sample paints and a 12' 1x10. I ripped the leftover wood for the trim on the table saw.


Now I don't have to yell at my kids to bring me t.p. when I'm stranded. Classy, aren't I? After I put up the shelves, I discovered my toilet is not even a little level. Weird.


Ok, so my husband has a valid argument. It does feel slightly more British now. I must not have gotten the memo about the Union Jack being SOOOOO last year. Enjoy!
Posted by The Grandy's at 7:59 AM

12 comments:

  1. mamamunizMay 30, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    I think the leaning toilet of Pisa is perfect for a European bathroom.

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  3. jessicaMay 30, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    I LOVE it!! BTW in the most recent Traditional Home mag...union jack is very in!!!

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  4. midnight hysteriaMay 30, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    your bathroom rocks .... i want one ... how did you do the *frames* ... and where did you purchase those wire boxes; i've been looking all over for them where i live (yakima, wa) and found nada ...

    thanks any help .... darlene

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  5. AnonymousMay 31, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    I am dying to put up shelves EXACTLY like that in my potty room!! Can you do a quick how-to? You seriously read my mind with these shelves:)

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  6. AnonymousMay 31, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    I love the baskets where you have the T paper.. Where did you find those?

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  7. jaimeMay 31, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Groan to your husband’s joke!

    WOW to the transformation of the loo (keeping with the British theme).

    I am constantly in awe of your talent and skill and am inspired every time I visit your blog.

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  8. judiMay 31, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    hey what does it matter if you love it? at least it's not mauve & blue country style!
    i think it looks great...love the neutrals and those shelves.
    judi

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  9. CassieMay 31, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    i LOVE it! you are amazing!!!

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  10. PCovi June 21, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    OH WOW! I love that flag so much!!!
    And the shelves and the handy t.p...nice!

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  11. ReviJuly 21, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    I'm so impressed - your home is great looking - and each room looks like it belongs. Very cohesive. Even your boy's room is amazing!
    -Revi

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  12. NinaJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    I love this and want to do the same thing over my toilet. I have one question... how did you mount the shelves?

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