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This probably took the longest time since I wanted to create an arch wall entry to the shower. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I made a frame using 2x4s and screwed it into studs, and then using 1\/2\u201d plywood, I cut out the arch. Next, I screwed in blocks (total width – width of the arch plywood) and nailed the arch plywood into those blocks and covered everything with 1\/2\u201d drywall on the outside and finally, screwed in 1\/2\u201d cement board on the inside of the shower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I covered the seems with tape and thin set and then applied red guard to waterproof the entire shower and got it ready for tiling. I let it dry for 24 hours before tiling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tiling\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I wasn’t comfortable doing the tiling myself, so I got help for it. After 1\/4th part of the shower tiling was done, I realized we had to change it as it did not look good. Around this time, I went to India for a month and had time to think of what I wanted in there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I choose this marble tile from Home Depot and couldn\u2019t be happier about this choice! The tile calculator helped me figure out the amount I needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I also used a black trim tile to add an accent to the shower wall and marble chair rail to trim out the shower niche and love how the black trim carries through inside the niche. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I went with penny tile for the floor and since I wasn\u2019t doing a checkered shower wall I decided to add a pattern on the floor and did this pattern with black, grey and mustard penny tiles. I\u2019ll share a separate post of how I did the penny tile floor. Check my IG highlight in the meantime!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I used bright White unsanded grout for the shower walls since the spacing was less then 1\/8\u201d and Snow White sanded grout since the space is bigger than 1\/8\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bathroom walls <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I decided to trim out the arch opening with flex trim moulding I found at Home Depot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I added beadboard to the bathroom walls I found a vinyl beadboard at Home Depot. I\u2019m not able to find an exact match online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Few tips<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t use MDF bead board or other MDF boards in bathroom as it will bubble up and you don\u2019t want to rip out your work when that happens. Look for wood (prime it with mold\/mildew primer) vinyl, PVC or Polystyrene. They will last longer in a bathroom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, I added a decorative chair rail on top and baseboard to finish it off. Once it was attached, I used caulk and wood filler to fill all of the cracks and holes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I painted it a rich plum\/eggplant shade, color matched at Home Depot and went with a semi gloss finish on the bead board & trim and a satin finish for the top alabaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You want to use a higher sheen especially in a small windowless bathroom. This will make the space look more elevated rather than flat and dull. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fixtures<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It was time to install the jewelry in the bathroom – all the fittings. Every single thing I got from Kohler is a work of art. I got everything in polished nickel. It goes so well with the marble and the eggplant paint color. I\u2019m not sure which is my favorite because they are all SO beautiful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The console sink legs and the 30\u201d sink are so perfect for this small bathroom. Such a classic. It\u2019s so well made, elegant and feels timeless. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I can keep staring at the faucet. It\u2019s so beautiful. It\u2019s from the artifact line and it leans into timeless classic design – the main reason I fell for it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The toilet has to be a favorite. I wanted something fit for the style of this bathroom and I found the most elegant toilet (haha). I love the shape and how the edges mimic the chair rail I installed in the bathroom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The shower faucet is from the purist line and I love the clean simple lines and the modern luxurious feel of this shower set! I went with both shower head and handheld shower. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Incorporating both the artifact line and purist line truly blends the style I was going for – Modern Traditional! I couldn\u2019t love it more! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I DIY-ed a shower curtain with Indian block print fabric and added some Indian inspired art. Repurposed an old wall sconce and did a pleated lamp shade with fabrics that I got from India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finishing Touch<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I found a beautiful vintage mirror that is the perfect size for this bathroom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Added the most beautiful brass and porcelain hooks I found at Home Depot. Changed out the plane switch plates for brass plates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m so over the moon thrilled with how this space turned out! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Home Depot products I used  – ($1900)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Marble tile<\/a> – $677<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Marble chair rail<\/a> – $43<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black trim granite tile<\/a> – $140<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beadboard<\/a> – $190<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chair rail<\/a> – $69 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Base board<\/a> – $30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

White – Penny tile <\/a>– $149 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black – Penny tile <\/a>– $20 (I used 3 sheets) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grey – Penny tile<\/a> – (1 sheet) $10 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hook<\/a> – $77
Flex trim<\/a> $30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flex half round moulding<\/a> – $46 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Penny tile mustard yellow<\/a> – 1 used sample sheet $5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joint compound<\/a> – $10 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dry wall<\/a> – $32<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red guard<\/a> – $47<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fiber tape<\/a> – $8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cement board<\/a> – $60<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2×4<\/a> – $35<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thin set<\/a> – $30 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grout  for marble tile<\/a> -$15 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grout for penny tile<\/a> – $9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paint – $88<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miscellaneous products like caulk, primer, wood filler, paint brush, screw, scrap wood\/plywood  etc – $100 (most of which I already had on hand) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kohler products I used (all products gifted) – (total – $6000)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shower volume handle trim kit<\/a> – $177<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ceramic 30″ sink<\/a> – $806<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bathroom sink spout<\/a> – $397<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fixed shower head<\/a> – $157<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shower transfer handle trim kit<\/a> -$370<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Console sink leg<\/a> – $2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

30 in. Slide Bar in Vibrant Polished Nickel<\/a> – $276<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Memoirs Classic 2-Piece 1.28 GPF Single Flush Elongated Toilet<\/a> -$459<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MasterShower 60 in. Metal Shower Hose<\/a> – $82<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rite-Temp Pressure-Balancing Valve<\/a> -$93<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purist Stillness Wall-Mount Supply Elbow <\/a>-$109<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3\/4 in. In-wall 2- or 3-Way Transfer Valve<\/a> -$180<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purist 1-Handle Trim Kit with Cross Handle for Transfer Valve<\/a> -$370<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purist 3-Spray 5 in. Triple Wall Mount Handheld Shower Head<\/a> -$163<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artifacts\u00aeBathroom sink lever handles (vibrant polished nickel)<\/a> -$233<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purist 3-Spray 5 in. Triple Wall Mount Handheld Shower Head<\/a> -$113<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Labour for laying tiles – 1500 (found a guy on Facebook marketplace) it took 3 days <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost of Tile + labour that did not work out first time – 280 + 500(1 day labour) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plumbing work and cost – $1900 – all supplies included<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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• moved the toilet 5 inches towards the vanity as the size of the vanity went from 45\u201d to 30\u201d . This made the shower slightly bigger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Repositioned the p-trap and concealed the A\/c drain. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
• Fitted all the plumbing fixtures<\/li>\n\n\n\n
• centered shower drain (not necessary, I did not know at the time) – you can leave it where it is and this will save you money, you just need to slope the shower floor towards the drain. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

  Total cost – $12,000<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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