Water, Water Everywhere and Not a Drop to Drink!

In the weeks that have passed since our last post, Greg has been framing in our laundry area and our half bath.  Our open floor plan does not require many walls to be built.  Fortunately, the water has not been running freely inside of the house even after the water pipes were pressurized.

Half Bath and Sinks for future Jack and Jill Bathroom

Plumbing from left to right:  Washer, Shower, and Refrigerator Ice Maker

Greg has been busy installing the plumbing that will bring water into our half bath and our shower as well as our Jack and Jill sinks which backup to the half bath.  We are just about ready to call for a plumbing inspection.  The cold water has been tested with success. The hot water will be tested before the inspection happens. He is able to begin to hang sheet rock and mud as long as the plumbing is able to be inspected on the backside of the bath.

Inside of the Half Bath being mudded.  This is the sink location.

Along with moving to make this half bath and shower operational is decisions about design and style.  We decided to up fit a family piece that was used in our foyer previously for the half bath vanity.  It is a Drexel piece given to us by my mother several years ago after she downsized.  Greg plans on covering the top with a piece of white cultured marble to protect the cabinet from water damage.  Our vessel sink color matches the green highlighting around the insets of the door panels.

We also purchased our tile for the shower.  We went with a moderately priced porcelain tile for the walls of the shower accented with a smaller patterned tile for the floor and a decorative band around the center of the shower.  The smaller accented tile were a wonderful Restore find we picked up months ago. 

 We have enough of it to tie into the design we'll use in the Jack and Jill bath between the bedrooms.  We are always open to finding a bargain at the resale stores, but you have to know your needs and pertinent measurements when you are there.  We will be sharing more of our treasured finds in future posts.  I have slowed down our posts considerably because the work has become more tedious and due to the extreme heat of Charleston during "Dog Days" when indexes hit 100+, our ability to work in these conditions has been difficult.  Early mornings and late afternoons seem better.  The summer brings family events and time away and those times are too precious to skip!   Until next time, I wish you the best on your next project!