Comments on: Reader Redesign: The Handy Hubby http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/10/reader-redesign-the-handy-hubby/ Two Young People + One Old House = Love Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:17:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: sarah http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/10/reader-redesign-the-handy-hubby/comment-page-1/#comment-3872 sarah Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:05:50 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=3738#comment-3872 Wow! What a fantastic bathroom! Wow! What a fantastic bathroom!

]]> By: Liv http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/10/reader-redesign-the-handy-hubby/comment-page-1/#comment-3820 Liv Sat, 04 Oct 2008 18:17:49 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=3738#comment-3820 Thanks guys, I know that the redesign isn't everyone's taste! I probably should have mentioned that the window didn't get sealed up. It still exists on the other side of the bathroom. Because the house is so old, there weren't any closests at all. We decided to take a few feet out of the bathroom and bring the back wall forward, which is probably why it appears so cramped. So, behind the wall on which the toilet and shower stand, there is a walk-in closet accessible from the master bedroom. It really works great for us! We did try to do everything with future buyers in mind, so we knew we took a risk by not putting in a tub. It just would've made the room seem so small if that much floor space was taken by a tub. Also, the sinks are actually smaller than standard double-vanities, so we saved space there! Overall, we're thrilled that this bathroom makes much better use of space than before. The fixtures in the old bathroom were spaced so far apart and they were so awkwardly placed! Thanks so much for all the feedback! Thanks guys, I know that the redesign isn’t everyone’s taste! I probably should have mentioned that the window didn’t get sealed up. It still exists on the other side of the bathroom.

Because the house is so old, there weren’t any closests at all. We decided to take a few feet out of the bathroom and bring the back wall forward, which is probably why it appears so cramped. So, behind the wall on which the toilet and shower stand, there is a walk-in closet accessible from the master bedroom. It really works great for us!

We did try to do everything with future buyers in mind, so we knew we took a risk by not putting in a tub. It just would’ve made the room seem so small if that much floor space was taken by a tub. Also, the sinks are actually smaller than standard double-vanities, so we saved space there!

Overall, we’re thrilled that this bathroom makes much better use of space than before. The fixtures in the old bathroom were spaced so far apart and they were so awkwardly placed!

Thanks so much for all the feedback!

]]> By: Abby http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/10/reader-redesign-the-handy-hubby/comment-page-1/#comment-3805 Abby Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:10:29 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=3738#comment-3805 Liv, Your bathroom is fantastic. I love the colors. I painted my husband's office a blue similar to that and we love it. I also think the Ikea cubbies are great, and am green with envy that you have a bathroom large enough to fit them in. Also? Thanks for introducing me to this great site! Keep up the good work, and please keep us updated on the progress of your PH. -Abs Liv,
Your bathroom is fantastic. I love the colors. I painted my husband’s office a blue similar to that and we love it. I also think the Ikea cubbies are great, and am green with envy that you have a bathroom large enough to fit them in.

Also? Thanks for introducing me to this great site!

Keep up the good work, and please keep us updated on the progress of your PH.

-Abs

]]> By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/10/reader-redesign-the-handy-hubby/comment-page-1/#comment-3804 YoungHouseLove Fri, 03 Oct 2008 23:38:15 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=3738#comment-3804 Hey guys, <br> We're sure Liv and her handy hubs had a great reason to install a shower as opposed to a tub. As we say, it's always about designing a home for YOU and the way you live, so whether or not Liv's design is anyone else's cup of tea, we think it's divine and we're so happy that Liv and her man made their bathroom into a place that works perfectly for them! <br> We're over the moon when people share their before & afters with us (and the world!) and we never want to discourage others from submitting them so please remember to keep your criticism constructive. <br> xoxo, Sherry & John

Hey guys,

We’re sure Liv and her handy hubs had a great reason to install a shower as opposed to a tub. As we say, it’s always about designing a home for YOU and the way you live, so whether or not Liv’s design is anyone else’s cup of tea, we think it’s divine and we’re so happy that Liv and her man made their bathroom into a place that works perfectly for them!

We’re over the moon when people share their before & afters with us (and the world!) and we never want to discourage others from submitting them so please remember to keep your criticism constructive.

xoxo,
Sherry & John

]]> By: acg http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/10/reader-redesign-the-handy-hubby/comment-page-1/#comment-3798 acg Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:55:23 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=3738#comment-3798 LOVE the Ikea Expedit in a bathroom. So fun! We have one in black in our study. LOVE the Ikea Expedit in a bathroom. So fun! We have one in black in our study.

]]> By: Harp http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/10/reader-redesign-the-handy-hubby/comment-page-1/#comment-3796 Harp Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:36:29 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=3738#comment-3796 Its FABULOUS! Don't listen to the naysayers, go with what you love and makes you smile! I happen to think the color combo is wonderful and how funny, my Hubby is also a Kev and happens to be just as handy (albeit he needs encouragement now and then:) Ill have to show him this post! Its FABULOUS! Don’t listen to the naysayers, go with what you love and makes you smile! I happen to think the color combo is wonderful and how funny, my Hubby is also a Kev and happens to be just as handy (albeit he needs encouragement now and then:) Ill have to show him this post!

]]> By: Diana http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/10/reader-redesign-the-handy-hubby/comment-page-1/#comment-3792 Diana Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:27:04 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=3738#comment-3792 The blue, while saturated, is still muted enough to definitely NOT evoke the word "hoo" or "bronco" in my mind. Keep up the good work, there's nothing like putting the finishing touches on a totally-gutted project like that! The blue, while saturated, is still muted enough to definitely NOT evoke the word “hoo” or “bronco” in my mind. Keep up the good work, there’s nothing like putting the finishing touches on a totally-gutted project like that!

]]> By: Jill http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/10/reader-redesign-the-handy-hubby/comment-page-1/#comment-3791 Jill Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:25:09 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=3738#comment-3791 I agree with Paul (I don't think he was joking.) The after looks cramped and dark. The shower is very small and the sinks are too large. I admit the cubbies are nice, but you sealed up the window! I agree with Paul (I don’t think he was joking.) The after looks cramped and dark. The shower is very small and the sinks are too large. I admit the cubbies are nice, but you sealed up the window!

]]> By: YoungHouseLove http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/10/reader-redesign-the-handy-hubby/comment-page-1/#comment-3788 YoungHouseLove Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:13:40 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=3738#comment-3788 Very funny Paul. Oh boys can be so sarcastic. But they can also be so handy! Don't you guys love Liv's hubby's handiwork? And as for those colors, John contends that they're not Bronco colors, they're UVA colors (his beloved alma mater). Either way we love the blue and orange color combo (we actually worked it into our first apartment in Richmond). Oh the memories. Thanks so much for sharing Liv! <br> xoxo, Sherry

Very funny Paul. Oh boys can be so sarcastic. But they can also be so handy! Don’t you guys love Liv’s hubby’s handiwork? And as for those colors, John contends that they’re not Bronco colors, they’re UVA colors (his beloved alma mater). Either way we love the blue and orange color combo (we actually worked it into our first apartment in Richmond). Oh the memories. Thanks so much for sharing Liv!

xoxo,
Sherry

]]> By: Liv http://www.younghouselove.com/2008/10/reader-redesign-the-handy-hubby/comment-page-1/#comment-3787 Liv Fri, 03 Oct 2008 17:56:12 +0000 http://www.thisyounghouse.com/?p=3738#comment-3787 Hey thanks for featuring my bathroom remodel! I'm glad to see it's pretty well-received. I'm not ashamed to admit that I didn't even know what sport the Broncos play! I had to ask my co-worker. I had no idea they were "football" colors. I like the blue and Kev liked using a complementary color so I just went with orange as an accent. It's all good. Thanks again! Hey thanks for featuring my bathroom remodel! I’m glad to see it’s pretty well-received.

I’m not ashamed to admit that I didn’t even know what sport the Broncos play! I had to ask my co-worker. I had no idea they were “football” colors. I like the blue and Kev liked using a complementary color so I just went with orange as an accent. It’s all good.

Thanks again!

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