tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post8953383286475373137..comments2024-03-27T03:37:34.831-04:00Comments on An Urban Cottage: Vanity/Sink OptionsAn Urban Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-79102420440950855822012-09-12T18:54:28.138-04:002012-09-12T18:54:28.138-04:00I voted for Tricia too. Used to go to the Crane ...I voted for Tricia too. Used to go to the Crane Estate in Ipswich for work. It was the 'summer house' (built 1910) of the Crane family of bathroom fixtures money. It was also used for the exterior set for 'The Witches of Eastwick' movie. Each bathroom fixture was different but of the same period. My favorite (if memory serves) was the 2 clear (glass?) 3+" diameter rods holding up the front of a 30"d x 36" wide marble wall mounted table with inlaid sink. The simplicity, transparency, and lack of embellishments of those legs got me! Robin Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588908426898513679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-11138856515255366522012-09-12T12:46:08.970-04:002012-09-12T12:46:08.970-04:00I will give it a try, that is sending you a pictur...I will give it a try, that is sending you a picture. I go down to the cabin on weekends so next Monday I'll be sending you a picture of my log cabin and my lame bathroom. AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-12839259098871336102012-09-11T20:26:38.214-04:002012-09-11T20:26:38.214-04:00I've wondered if water goes everywhere in the ...I've wondered if water goes everywhere in the bathroom because the sink is too low rather than too small. Perhaps both which is why I like the one you said might be too rustic--putting that nice chunky sink on top of an old chest might bring it a little closer to the face! <br /><br />I prefer closed storage because I'm not the worlds neatest person. Counter space isn't my highest priority because I use a dressing table in the bedroom to do hair and make up. Might you have space for one in the guest room so you'd have more freedom for style in the bath? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-36067050556372306592012-09-11T17:15:14.579-04:002012-09-11T17:15:14.579-04:00So much to say...
First, I voted for Tricia. I l...So much to say...<br /><br />First, I voted for Tricia. I love what she has to say about using texture.<br /><br />That photo with the round mirror comes from Tradhome's first issue. I remember because I loved it so much! <br /><br />Regarding using stained wood with your sink, you should talk to Lane of Urban Orchard Interiors. She has sinks in two bathrooms made from wood and uses tung oil to seal them. I've seen both in person and they're in great shape.<br /><br />Last, thanks for the shout out. I love your taste too. Obviously. :)<br /><br />CamilleThe Vintique Objecthttp://thevintiqueobject.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-78265428970325519372012-09-11T12:15:44.066-04:002012-09-11T12:15:44.066-04:00Ann,
You' have to attach them to an e-mail. u...Ann,<br />You' have to attach them to an e-mail. urbancottageblog at gmail dot com if you able to do that.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-72854419034595464822012-09-11T12:09:24.891-04:002012-09-11T12:09:24.891-04:00Dear Mr. Cottage,
I didn't know I could sent ...Dear Mr. Cottage,<br /><br />I didn't know I could sent pictures to a blog. Do I just attach it? I'd be glad to do that.<br /><br />My cabin looks good from the outside but my bathroom - it just dies on the vine. <br /><br />AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-89649239801150030792012-09-11T07:13:19.900-04:002012-09-11T07:13:19.900-04:00Voted for Tricia. Lovely linens. I will follow w...Voted for Tricia. Lovely linens. I will follow what you are doing in the guest bath with great interest. I am planning my own remodel, and I have the same layout and dimensions as yours. In another guest bath in my home, I used a console sink from RH. I wasn't crazy about the usual pipes, so I went for the extra expense of a contemporary p-trap. I have a full width basket under it filled with rolled towels. I also installed a large medicine cab from RH for all the goodies I like to have on hand for my guests. Without that, it is difficult when there is no closed cabinet to keep the room looking uncluttered. <br /><br />I think the time has passed for vessel sinks. I love the look of the full width rectangular type, but there is no counter surface, except for soap. This is fine for a powder room, but not for overnight guests. <br /><br />Have fun.<br />Best...VictoriaVictoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791296934306530073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-23626128832188826112012-09-11T01:24:24.499-04:002012-09-11T01:24:24.499-04:00Gosh, I've got a headache just remembering the...Gosh, I've got a headache just remembering the bathroom choices we made. We chose a pedestal style for the upstairs guest bath because that bathroom has a lot of storage, but I now have a stool underneath it so that guests have a place to set down their stuff. HATE IT! The bath downstairs does have a cabinet under the sink, but the sink is so large there is only about six inches of counter all around it. WAY TO SMALL! Only the the master bathroom has sufficient counter space. A little counter space is "A Good Thing." And speaking of Martha, I love Tricia's linens and I voted!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04024004824495834635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-68624807819052053962012-09-10T23:35:51.038-04:002012-09-10T23:35:51.038-04:00May I suggest you look at the Kohler Memoirs State...May I suggest you look at the Kohler Memoirs Stately line of bathroom fixtures. The 30-inch pedestal sink is a beauty. So is the drop-in sink. And the WC - well, let me just say this is the first time I've ever had one I took a photograph of! The style would go well with your urban cottage. (PS I am not in any way connected to the Kohler company - just a happy customer!)Jean | Delightful Repasthttp://delightfulrepast.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-18915942397146546182012-09-10T20:05:23.274-04:002012-09-10T20:05:23.274-04:00I am anxious to see what you choose. A bathroom r...I am anxious to see what you choose. A bathroom remodel was on our next remodel list, but it will wait until all the water leak mess is repaired. I love to see old chests used for bathroom sinks. I am going to go check out Tricia. BonnieBonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285041048746416249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-64259836196042855702012-09-10T15:16:43.534-04:002012-09-10T15:16:43.534-04:00Hey Steve -
I think a repurposed small cabinet wit...Hey Steve -<br />I think a repurposed small cabinet with doors below would be great. Maybe a small painted Swedish sideboard? They are usually a good height too, not too low. <br />Keep us posted!<br />Loi<br />PS - I just voted for Tricia - she is awesome!Woodside Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981644571968878448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-423672052484066812012-09-10T14:53:18.110-04:002012-09-10T14:53:18.110-04:00I assume to the left of the sink is an exterior wa...I assume to the left of the sink is an exterior wall? I like where your initial thoughts are going, Steve. Open base, with storage below... (Not totally sure about the light fixture hung directly over the sink.) What's going on with the wall space between the mirror and tub? Is it possible to squeeze in some attractive storage between the studs? <br /><br />Cheers,<br />JohnThoughts on Designhttp://blog.wilsonkelseydesign.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-85300921905649751492012-09-10T14:30:27.711-04:002012-09-10T14:30:27.711-04:00Feel your pain...it was excruciating trying to fin...Feel your pain...it was excruciating trying to find "something" to work in our log cabin...finally got antique wash stands and cut a hole in the top (saved the wood circle!!) and dropped in antique brass sinks. They have "stood the test of time" for almot 30 years now...just sayin. frankiMerlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942151181292183080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-83451739402979381222012-09-10T13:52:34.129-04:002012-09-10T13:52:34.129-04:00I like your image from Country Living...that might...I like your image from Country Living...that might be the best choice for you - to get an extra large sink and incorporate it into a console with storage underneath. I agree with you on a timeless design---I love that in bathrooms. Happy sink shopping! Carla Astonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04936530177589754387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-35672175208643587262012-09-10T13:34:50.089-04:002012-09-10T13:34:50.089-04:00Ann,
This is what I'm trying to avoid. Pickin...Ann,<br />This is what I'm trying to avoid. Picking a bunch of things that look great but crap when they're all pulled together. What you're going through sounds frustrating. I wish you could send us pictures. We'd all give you a big virtual hug of support.An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-6038328755923313152012-09-10T13:24:38.319-04:002012-09-10T13:24:38.319-04:00My half million dollar log cabin bathroom sucks. ...My half million dollar log cabin bathroom sucks. I gave it a lot of thought but the execution of contents doesn't work. <br /><br />Size of room, 5' x 8', rough sawed pine walls, floor, timber ceiling. White tile shower, white toilet, white 17" square sink. The mirror came from Restoration Hardware, one of the oval wood framed bullseye things but it is too big. Wall mounted faucet. The cost of things was not the problem it was just that what I chose did not look right when it all came together. I found a $5 adjustable wall mounted light at the Goodwill. The electrician is coming this week and I was desperate.<br /><br />I just wanted to insert a tale of failure amidst all the success stories.<br /><br />You say the plumbing showing under a sink doesn't bother you. How can that be? All those stupid pipes. We can land on Mars but we can't put the P Trap in the wall of a closet. Crap<br /><br />Good luck on your bathroom choices.<br />Ann Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-44272020669339179122012-09-10T10:34:25.759-04:002012-09-10T10:34:25.759-04:00Hi, Steve,
I got a good laugh from your correctly...Hi, Steve,<br /><br />I got a good laugh from your correctly period bathroom. I like console sinks and like you, am not bothered to see plumbing if it's a nice chrome. But I would vote against baskets because they always end up with things in jumbles. Better to have cabinets or shelves, for sure!Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-70784394514494906672012-09-10T09:45:01.416-04:002012-09-10T09:45:01.416-04:00I betcha you already have something cool up your s...I betcha you already have something cool up your sleeve and it's already being made into the perfect sinkhole.<br /><br />Am I right?<br /><br />I voted as suggested, now I'm off to check out her blog.<br /><br />Will I be sleeping on some of her linens?<br /><br />xo J.flwrjanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14905305551745652868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-91525284564287803422012-09-10T09:41:24.167-04:002012-09-10T09:41:24.167-04:00I would love, love to have a set of Tricia's L...I would love, love to have a set of Tricia's Linen sheets! I just voted.<br /><br />If you decide on a sink and vanity on legs, there are so many cool baskets you could put an extra set of towels in etc!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-84988290410455451812012-09-10T09:23:18.233-04:002012-09-10T09:23:18.233-04:00My only suggestion is that you choose something wi...My only suggestion is that you choose something with at least a little space around it so that any company you might have has somewhere to set their makeup bag, handbang, blow drier while they're getting ready. My guest bathroom has a terrible pedestal sink and my guest have to put their toiletry bags IN the sink which makes it hard to wash the gunk off their hands.Puttin' On The GRITShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02788195311751783117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-91320314958577452212012-09-10T08:58:53.813-04:002012-09-10T08:58:53.813-04:00I had the coolest sink in our CA house...for some ...I had the coolest sink in our CA house...for some strange reason i never gave thought to the depth. It was very shallow and you had to be careful not to splash. Not sure if I would do it again...but it looked great. I'm kinda drawn to that rustic meets modern with the round mirror. personally, I think any under sink storage is like a black hole except in this example. l o v e l y t h i n g shttp://mostlovelythings.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-42059203281890926472012-09-10T08:41:29.328-04:002012-09-10T08:41:29.328-04:00that outhouse photo was perfect comic timing!!Firs...that outhouse photo was perfect comic timing!!First hoot of the morning!Bow Street Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13874441825073852758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-66100095913575662982012-09-10T08:04:24.707-04:002012-09-10T08:04:24.707-04:00Hello Steve, Thanks so much for the link! Last we...Hello Steve, Thanks so much for the link! Last week was a busy back-to-school week but now I am happily catching up on your blog: I'm experiencing water problems, a yard sale and Martha's Vineyard via you!Donnahttp://streetsofsalem.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-67334834376038903362012-09-10T07:47:20.438-04:002012-09-10T07:47:20.438-04:00I wouldn't get too fancy on this Steve - and I...I wouldn't get too fancy on this Steve - and I think the vessel sink is definitely too trendy and you would regret it one day. I do love a pedestal in an old house (the oval one on my downstairs bath is from about 1905) and you could consider a porcelain one with two legs instead, in order to have the storage space/basket underneath. The bigger trough sinks look great mounted on the vintage wooden stands but they are annoying to use - no counter space!! But maybe you can remedy that with shelves - love those last two photos!! Now I'm off to check out the link to Tricia...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-44865628250698579892012-09-10T07:41:26.921-04:002012-09-10T07:41:26.921-04:00Whatever you decide on, the pale colours, these cr...Whatever you decide on, the pale colours, these creams and whites, are the colours to go for, in a bathroom. They make you feel pampered, protected, clean, light.Gardener in the Distancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14478393904059307841noreply@blogger.com