tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176302828119911361.post8768645504301056706..comments2024-02-14T02:26:25.738+13:00Comments on Cush and Nooks: Our Bathroom RenovationVic Bibbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066270062193356718noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176302828119911361.post-31290847708372851722014-01-24T13:36:35.017+13:002014-01-24T13:36:35.017+13:00Thank you for your kind words. Drop me an email at...Thank you for your kind words. Drop me an email at vic@bibbyandbrady.co.nz and I'll talk to you about our budget etc. My hubby (the bank manager) doesn't like me talking about our money so publicly ;) xVic Bibbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066270062193356718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176302828119911361.post-648449166325142972014-01-24T13:34:37.096+13:002014-01-24T13:34:37.096+13:00Thanks so much Mel, that's lovely of you to sa...Thanks so much Mel, that's lovely of you to say :) xVic Bibbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066270062193356718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176302828119911361.post-25214259952998193012014-01-24T13:34:02.580+13:002014-01-24T13:34:02.580+13:00Thanks Michelle. I've just had a quick look ba...Thanks Michelle. I've just had a quick look back at your bathroom post, and the tiles do look similar - great minds, huh! :) xVic Bibbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066270062193356718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176302828119911361.post-61507949376447026622014-01-23T20:12:51.598+13:002014-01-23T20:12:51.598+13:00Vic what a gorgeous job you did! I know how diffic...Vic what a gorgeous job you did! I know how difficult it is to design within the constraints of limited space and you excelled. Super elegant. Mel xmelhttp://armoirepegsandcasserole.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176302828119911361.post-88141257341502094202014-01-23T19:57:39.554+13:002014-01-23T19:57:39.554+13:00Hi what a lovely bathroom you have!can i ask how m...Hi what a lovely bathroom you have!can i ask how much you had spent on the whole reno? We are wanting to do ours as well but we have a small budget.Any help would be awesome.tnxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15198428048806781229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176302828119911361.post-3029502826179914592014-01-22T16:27:43.761+13:002014-01-22T16:27:43.761+13:00Thanks Kate. We put a super-duper fan and heater i...Thanks Kate. We put a super-duper fan and heater in there, so the room stays ventilated and dry as poss. We were thinking of putting a clear sealer coat over the wallpaper, but haven't done that yet, and not sure if we'll need to. Our wallpaperer has wallpaper in his bathroom too and he said his has never lifted. I have ordered a row of hand painted tiles which I'm going to run along the edge of the vanity where the wallpaper meets. Because the tap is to the side of basin, splashes of water et on the bottom of paper from wet hands turning tap off. The tiles will be the splash-back - will post about that when they arrive. xVic Bibbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066270062193356718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176302828119911361.post-23237233721511191372014-01-22T15:50:56.440+13:002014-01-22T15:50:56.440+13:00Hi, so lovely. You've used wallpaper in the ba...Hi, so lovely. You've used wallpaper in the bathroom - is it waterproof? How will it deal with splash-back, steam, condensation etc? Thanks!Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176302828119911361.post-4236030178537642112014-01-21T18:01:21.785+13:002014-01-21T18:01:21.785+13:00Those floor tiles look familiar! I'm sure they...Those floor tiles look familiar! I'm sure they're the same as ours :) Looking fabulous Vic, love the round offset basin and good call on the bath. So many people are hung up on 'resale' rather than what is right for them x Michelle Halfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09186404330970866657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176302828119911361.post-14946894394062675902014-01-18T09:18:05.301+13:002014-01-18T09:18:05.301+13:00Yes it does, thanks Vic.
Yes it does, thanks Vic.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176302828119911361.post-19884888061542525752014-01-18T09:03:49.455+13:002014-01-18T09:03:49.455+13:00We spent a long time deliberating over whether to ...We spent a long time deliberating over whether to keep a bath. Our bath hadn't been used in some time - we all prefer to shower. If we had the space we would've definitely included one, but when space was so tight, we decided to build OUR perfect bathroom, not for possible future tenants. We're not planning on moving anytime soon, obviously if this was a more temporary home we would've considered what would sell the house. I know a bath is important when you have small children. If we ever did sell and the new owner wanted to add a bath, it wouldn't be difficult. It could be added where the walk-in shower is now, with a shower over it. All the plumbing would remain the same, so not a major re-design. I hope that helps your decision Suzanne :) xVic Bibbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066270062193356718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176302828119911361.post-83834891433810173402014-01-18T06:46:22.372+13:002014-01-18T06:46:22.372+13:00I really enjoyed this post Vic, thanks for sharing...I really enjoyed this post Vic, thanks for sharing it. I have a bathroom about the same size and want to redo it this year but am frustrated with the small space I have to work within so it was great to see you produce that gorgeous bathroom in the space you had. Also to read the tips on making it look bigger.<br /><br />I have been watching The Block as they were doing their bathrooms this week, all gorgeous but also all very large bathrooms. <br /><br />I noticed you haven't put a bath in - I am torn on this one. If we ditched the bath we would have more space to work with but for resale eventually will that put people off?? Would love to hear your thoughts on why you decided not to put the bath back in. Will you have a bath anywhere else in the house? <br /><br />Thanks<br />SuzanneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176302828119911361.post-57616344352256423922014-01-17T11:09:56.788+13:002014-01-17T11:09:56.788+13:00Thanks for your kind words Rose. And yes, I know t...Thanks for your kind words Rose. And yes, I know the large bench was a good choice :) xVic Bibbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066270062193356718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176302828119911361.post-41538363712572582112014-01-17T11:08:27.644+13:002014-01-17T11:08:27.644+13:00The dimensions are as I have them in the plan abov...The dimensions are as I have them in the plan above - 139cm wide x 50cm deep. A normal vanity depth is 45cm (I believe), but we went slightly deeper. The width was dictated by the space available to us. We went as long as poss while still being able to open the door - kinda important :) A basket is something I've thought about to. We could slide one underneath the vanity - I'll probably do this when I find the right basket. Good luck with yours, and I can't recommend Rabitte Joinery enough - based in Hawke's Bay, but they can deliver further afield. xVic Bibbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066270062193356718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176302828119911361.post-37839096153455728742014-01-17T09:24:32.519+13:002014-01-17T09:24:32.519+13:00Wow what a beautiful, simple and light-filled bath...Wow what a beautiful, simple and light-filled bathroom, absolutely gorgeous.We got rid of our bath and have never regretted it, and with 3 (much older now!) daughters I can tell you you will always need that bench space!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10595859864981209636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176302828119911361.post-63151767854226682982014-01-16T14:12:16.553+13:002014-01-16T14:12:16.553+13:00Gorgeous, Do you mind sharing the size of your va...Gorgeous, Do you mind sharing the size of your vanity, am just tossing up something very similar but umming about having two drawers or four, maybe two deep ones with an internal drawer in the second, or two normal size and a big basket of rolled towels.... decisions.... ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176302828119911361.post-70898940848573437682014-01-16T13:16:13.223+13:002014-01-16T13:16:13.223+13:00Hi Mel, we got them from The Tile Depot. They'...Hi Mel, we got them from The Tile Depot. They're 60cm square, and I just looked at the box, it has Marco Polo on the side - hope that helps xVic Bibbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066270062193356718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176302828119911361.post-66093543819533778462014-01-16T13:12:10.855+13:002014-01-16T13:12:10.855+13:00Thanks Lauren. The small touches are my forte - lo...Thanks Lauren. The small touches are my forte - love the details xVic Bibbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066270062193356718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176302828119911361.post-45650562574434800952014-01-16T13:11:28.752+13:002014-01-16T13:11:28.752+13:00Thanks so much Vanessa xThanks so much Vanessa xVic Bibbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066270062193356718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176302828119911361.post-57956641058510678602014-01-16T13:10:53.482+13:002014-01-16T13:10:53.482+13:00Thanks Desiree. Yes, the size was a challenge, but...Thanks Desiree. Yes, the size was a challenge, but I'm really happy with the space. xVic Bibbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066270062193356718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176302828119911361.post-19409668433432200872014-01-16T13:10:07.725+13:002014-01-16T13:10:07.725+13:00Will do, thanks Vanessa xWill do, thanks Vanessa xVic Bibbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066270062193356718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176302828119911361.post-4094237925200363892014-01-16T13:09:40.870+13:002014-01-16T13:09:40.870+13:00Thanks Jo. Hope to bring more home posts to you th...Thanks Jo. Hope to bring more home posts to you this year xVic Bibbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066270062193356718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176302828119911361.post-74364089194399237472014-01-16T13:09:01.876+13:002014-01-16T13:09:01.876+13:00Brilliant, glad I could help. good luck with your ...Brilliant, glad I could help. good luck with your reno. xVic Bibbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066270062193356718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176302828119911361.post-44530234775850035862014-01-16T13:08:24.477+13:002014-01-16T13:08:24.477+13:00Thanks Jodie :) xThanks Jodie :) xVic Bibbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066270062193356718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176302828119911361.post-36818293496279154372014-01-16T11:47:08.036+13:002014-01-16T11:47:08.036+13:00Beautiful! Can I ask the source for the floor tile...Beautiful! Can I ask the source for the floor tile?melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02033384920982980134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3176302828119911361.post-87029936222042212014-01-16T10:40:10.870+13:002014-01-16T10:40:10.870+13:00Love it! and great to see how you can make a rela...Love it! and great to see how you can make a relatively neutral space 'yours' with some awesome accessories and small touches like the lights. thanks!Laurennoreply@blogger.com