Comments on: Rustic Farm Table For Bathroom http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/2009/12/rustic-farm-table-for-bathroom.html A daily design journal about new england life, home decorating resources, and renovating a 257-year-old house in Marblehead, MA. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:54:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jane http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/2009/12/rustic-farm-table-for-bathroom.html#comment-6355 Jane Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:53:16 +0000 http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/?p=6151#comment-6355 Over Christmas I showed my family your blog and how you were renovating your historical home and then I mentioned bathrooms. As you already know, it's unlikely that indoor plumbing exhisted until the 30's or even 40's. All this to say that a minimalist look would probably work well providing it's not overly modern. Less is more. From a restoration point, it must be both very interesting and challenging to be true to a home that did not have even a fraction of the material goods that exist today. In short, a modern day reinterpretation of what was. Happy New Year. Keep taking your photos they are beautiful. Over Christmas I showed my family your blog and how you were renovating your historical home and then I mentioned bathrooms. As you already know, it’s unlikely that indoor plumbing exhisted until the 30′s or even 40′s. All this to say that a minimalist look would probably work well providing it’s not overly modern. Less is more.

From a restoration point, it must be both very interesting and challenging to be true to a home that did not have even a fraction of the material goods that exist today.

In short, a modern day reinterpretation of what was.

Happy New Year. Keep taking your photos they are beautiful.

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]]> By: Katy Elliott http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/2009/12/rustic-farm-table-for-bathroom.html#comment-6352 Katy Elliott Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:34:00 +0000 http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/?p=6151#comment-6352 Patsy I like that idea. I love soapstone sinks. Patsy I like that idea. I love soapstone sinks.

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]]> By: Patsy http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/2009/12/rustic-farm-table-for-bathroom.html#comment-6351 Patsy Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:24:50 +0000 http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/?p=6151#comment-6351 A small soapstone sink with an apron might look nice. A small soapstone sink with an apron might look nice.

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]]> By: redbrickbuilding http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/2009/12/rustic-farm-table-for-bathroom.html#comment-6349 redbrickbuilding Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:10:51 +0000 http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/?p=6151#comment-6349 Oh Katy, I'm in the same state of confusion/indecision about the sink and vanity for our master bath. I've gone back and forth about each of the vanity options and am currently inclining towards repurposing a piece of antique furniture. Maybe a small wall cabinet rather than a table. Or maybe just a simple wall-mounted rustic wood shelf. I like the idea of something that floats off the floor. I've had the water damage worry as well with wood, and if it's not wood, it would probably be a marble top. Wood would be better for the rustic look, though, I think. For the longest time I preferred a drop-in sink because they disappear more and it's easier to wipe things off the counter and into them. But I really like the look of a gently curved vessel. I'm thinking it might look especially good if it was placed on one side of the countertop, rather than smack dab in the middle. Round and round I go... Oh Katy, I’m in the same state of confusion/indecision about the sink and vanity for our master bath. I’ve gone back and forth about each of the vanity options and am currently inclining towards repurposing a piece of antique furniture. Maybe a small wall cabinet rather than a table. Or maybe just a simple wall-mounted rustic wood shelf. I like the idea of something that floats off the floor.

I’ve had the water damage worry as well with wood, and if it’s not wood, it would probably be a marble top. Wood would be better for the rustic look, though, I think.

For the longest time I preferred a drop-in sink because they disappear more and it’s easier to wipe things off the counter and into them. But I really like the look of a gently curved vessel. I’m thinking it might look especially good if it was placed on one side of the countertop, rather than smack dab in the middle. Round and round I go…

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]]> By: jane http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/2009/12/rustic-farm-table-for-bathroom.html#comment-6343 jane Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:12:13 +0000 http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/?p=6151#comment-6343 both sinks are fabulous , of course. but what about those mismatched mirrors!!! that is a stroke of genius both sinks are fabulous , of course. but what about those mismatched mirrors!!! that is a stroke of genius

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]]> By: Katy Elliott http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/2009/12/rustic-farm-table-for-bathroom.html#comment-6341 Katy Elliott Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:17:16 +0000 http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/?p=6151#comment-6341 Thanks Lisa. I am totally on the fence how I feel about them. Thanks Lisa. I am totally on the fence how I feel about them.

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]]> By: Lisa Thompson http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/2009/12/rustic-farm-table-for-bathroom.html#comment-6340 Lisa Thompson Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:02:25 +0000 http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/?p=6151#comment-6340 Private spaces in today's homes are more modern/transitional. While the public rooms remain more formal. That being said, ditch the vessel sink. Too dated for your project. Private spaces in today’s homes are more modern/transitional. While the public rooms remain more formal. That being said, ditch the vessel sink. Too dated for your project.

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]]> By: Jennifer http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/2009/12/rustic-farm-table-for-bathroom.html#comment-6339 Jennifer Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:52:40 +0000 http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/?p=6151#comment-6339 I love this look, Katy. I think it's really on par with your style, too. I'm sure you'll be able to come up with the right combination! I love this look, Katy. I think it’s really on par with your style, too. I’m sure you’ll be able to come up with the right combination!

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]]> By: Jay in Kentucky http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/2009/12/rustic-farm-table-for-bathroom.html#comment-6334 Jay in Kentucky Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:48:29 +0000 http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/?p=6151#comment-6334 I have the vessel in one bathroom and the inserts in the other bathrooms. The vessel is cute but messy since the water gets splashed around easily. I have the vessel in one bathroom and the inserts in the other bathrooms. The vessel is cute but messy since the water gets splashed around easily.

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]]> By: Katy Elliott http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/2009/12/rustic-farm-table-for-bathroom.html#comment-6333 Katy Elliott Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:47:06 +0000 http://www.katyelliott.com/blog/?p=6151#comment-6333 Unfortunately, where the bathrooms are the walls don't look like that. They are rotted wall board that has to get gutted to the studs. Unfortunately, where the bathrooms are the walls don’t look like that. They are rotted wall board that has to get gutted to the studs.

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