Upstairs Fireplace Remodel

I know this isn't bad, but we didn't dare use it as a fireplace without having it checked out professionally.

The Idaho Chimney Life guys are amazing, creative, and hard working. During our talks we (Shanna and I) made the decision that it would be most cost effective and be easier to maintain if we swapped to gas fireplaces. Chimney dudes came and fixed chimneys and cleaned everything, then came back and put in two gas fireplaces.

Upstairs, the fireplace was changed out before the flooring so this is the original tile hearth.

We chose the same tile that we used for the front entry

While working on the gas line hook up they uncovered a void space behind the right side paneling. Such a surprise to find built-ins, though they were minus doors and drawers. Those came in later with the larger work on the remodel.

I loved how excited my remodel guys were when I said I wanted the built in painted black.

Here I am enjoying my mortage, the new fireplace, the new hearth, and the new old built-in

Front Entry Remodel

I never hated this

But I definitely wanted to improve it

Shanna and I chose this tile, a porcelain that looks like a rock, but will outlast and not flake into dust.

Here's how it looked when the Tile Lady was finished.

And how it looks now that the rest of the flooring in the living room has been changed.

I found these adhesive backed acrylic mirrors online and had to have them.

Downstairs Bathroom Remodel - So Much Better

Finally

Shanna chose the light fixtures, the vanity, and the storage solutions

She also chose the curtains, new towels, rugs etc.

She decided to remove the linen cabinet in order to expand the shower.

Downstairs Bathroom Remodel - The Recent Upgrade Process

Shanna chose this hex shaped tile for the floor of the bathroom

And this tile for the walls

They removed everything

And fixed plumbing

Evolving

Downstairs Bathroom - Where We Started & The First Upgrade

This is the original tear down after the sewer backed up. For awhile it looked like this with just a throw rug on the floor

We ignored this shower by changing the shower curtain on occasion.

Downstairs Bathroom - The First Upgrade

For our first upgrade we painted the room white, put down a classic style linoleum, and eventually swapped out the sink for this pedestal version

The linen cabinet

Upstairs Bathroom Remodel - So Much Better

There are only two things remaining. The gorgeous Moroccan mirror and the curtains my mom helped pick out twenty years ago.

Oh yeah, I kept the lid I made for the bathtub.

I kept the upstairs linen closet because it is super useful and does not impede a wheelchair.

The original midcentury modern lights and medicine cabinets were kept and I added the glass shelf above the sink

I did not put a door on the shower, instead I'm using shower curtains. Why? Because it's easier to clean.

Upstairs Bathroom Remodel - The Recent Upgrade Process

We replaced this tub which made it imperative to change out the tile

The tile for the shower floor

The tile for the rest of the floors and walls

There is a pedestal sink in the basement bathroom that we moved upstairs. The previous sink was a pain to pass when I was stuck in a wheelchair. This bathroom is much more accessible (I'm not in a wheelchair anymore, but who knows what the future will bring).