A few people have asked for an update on the third floor renovation (lovingly hashtagged #thirdfloorwalkup on Instagram.) There’s not a lot to tell, unfortunately. It’s been slow-going and while I’m beginning to despair, I keep reminding myself that nothing is permanent.
In the meantime, I’ve been shopping in the hope that once things are ready we can move right in. There are narrow stairs up from the second floor and this light from Schoolhouse Electric hangs just over the landing. In my head (and on my sunporch, which is doing double duty as storage) the room relies on black and white with some red to keep things snappy.
This is the bathroom floor. (You can see an updated video tour on instagram.)
I fell in love with the Kohler Artifacts Gentleman’s Faucet and there was no turning back. It’s paired with the Kohler Memoirs pedestal sink rather than a vanity so that the bathroom did not feel cramped. It’s a kooky space. I’m trying to make it make sense when I can.
The Simone sconces from Schoolhouse Electric elicited a resounding “Yes!” from each boy. If the contractor had made the wall the height that he had told me that he was making the wall, they would have been swell. Now I’m afraid they may be too big in the space, but am hoping the mirror – well, the new mirror as the mirror that my contractor assured me would fit, does not – will balance things out.
This aforementioned-non-fitting mirror will find another home, perhaps on the wall just outside the bathroom, as I cannot give him up. I wish I could say the same for the contractor.
Emtek’s Assa Abloy hardware will finish things up in the bathroom. If we ever finish up.
One of the advantages of dating a chef is that he has loads of resources of which I was unaware. He’s sent me a couple of images from Food 52 and this ladder will soon hold quilts and blankets for lounging on the TV/gaming side of the third floor (which will also be my oldest’s bedroom when he’s home.)
Their Steel and Wood Rectangular Tables don’t have an exact spot, but they strike me as well-meaning and affable. I’m sure they will fit right in.
Hopefully by next week there will be real progress. We’re almost there. I keep telling myself that. Every week.
I love all the furniture you’ve posted. The faucet is great. The chef ladder is super. I will have a look at your instagram for update on bathroom floor.
Hi Patricia,
I love seeing your updates. And I love, love, love seeing the faucet you selected. I look forward to more progress posts.
I thought it odd that your contractor said “ let’s see how we like each other at the end of this project” before he started. Now we know why. Don’t give up as your room is being done beautifully and all your choices are so timeless and original. Unfortunately, murder is out.