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Use These Buttons to Share! Thanks! Bathroom Update on a Budget For the past year, my husband and I have been living in a 1960’s ranch that belongs to my brother-in-law. The plan is to update it a bit and then list it; although we may decide to buy it ourselves. In the meantime, our goal is to make it look as nice and modern as possible without doing any major overhauls or spending lots of money. So far we’ve ripped out the old carpets and installed hardwoods throughout the entire house, and we’ ve begun painting  the rooms; but we haven’t done much to the three rooms that need help the most: the master bath, hall bath and kitchen. Today I’m going to share with you the first part of our master bathroom remodel on a budget.  Ranch Bathroom Remodel on a budget Delta Faucet part 1 main image" width="753" height="1120" /> If you’ve ever been in a 1960’s ranch then you know that the bathrooms were far from luxurious. The majority were small, and many were cover...

Ever had a tiny bathroom ? Chances are at some point in your life, you will! My tiniest powder room was a space inside my studio apartment, a residence I truly loved and happily lived in for six years. But even if we graduate to larger spaces, compact bathrooms are a way of life. I know plenty of people with large master baths but tiny guest baths . Or that under-the- stairs powder room space that’s charming yet super small. Good news: There are plenty of clever solutions for making the most of a tiny bathroom. One of today’s most popular design choices involves a clean, fresh approach with modern lines and minimal clutter. Another option is to make a bold choice, such as the use of a striking paint color or vibrant wallpaper . And you can’t deny the power of effective storage solutions ! The key is maximizing space, and we’ve got some decorating answers to share with you. Today we round up some of our favorite compact powder rooms and take a look at what makes them work… Clean ...

JEFF PELLETIER APPROACHED the achy Queen Anne Craftsman like a skilled orthopedic surgeon , noting the age of the patient, assessing her weary bones — and ultimately knocking her out and opening her up. This was a major operation . This is the first home for Kaitlyn and Jason Tamulonis , and it’s an old one, built in 1904. They loved its walkable neighborhood, its proximity to family and its charming aesthetic, but it had been limping along with painfully poor circulation since an unfortunate remodeling incident in the 1980s. Assorted ailments included a sunken family-room addition that “was like two separate homes next to each other”; an enormous master bath with no shower; a massive master bedroom with no closets; and “a series of really tiny, closed-off rooms,” says architect Pelletier , of Board & Vellum. Most Read Stories Unlimited Digital Access. $1 for 4 weeks. “A lot of older homes typically have large, open spaces; this was the most cramped house I’ve ever worked on...

When we stumbled upon this house {almost a year ago!} this was the master bedroom and bath situation. Dusty brass ceiling fans , and all. Our now-home sat on the market for some time, and we believe this is one of the reasons why: People weren’t really sure what to do with such a tiny master bath . True to its age and style at the time the house was built, {circa 1976} the size and layout caused a bit of a conundrum. Good thing for us, we love conundrums. We originally purchased the house with the intent to redo, and then add an addition. Ideally, this will be Emerson’s space in the future. If you’ve been following for a while, then you know that we’ve had some real issues with the local septic inspectors. Wheeeeeeee! Codes here pride themselves on being difficult and taking a really long time. We hope to elaborate on an update soon.  Long story short , we may be getting super creative in the future. Stay tuned. After we purchased the house and decided to take on the renovation, we wor...