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11.19.13

Updating an Old Bath in an Edwardian Home

bathroom before remodel

Sharon writes, “My house is an Edwardian in San Francisco that was built in 1907. When I bought it in 1989 it was liveable, but just barely. You could actually see the dirt through the holes in the bathroom floor.”

She initially gave it a “make-do makeover” until she could give it the full remodel it needed. Here’s how it looks now…

Sharon's Edwardian bathroom

It looks much fresher now while maintaining the traditional look that suits the house.

She collects little Eiffel Towers and took the photos that are on the wall herself when she was in France.

She says, “I love my Parisian bathroom!”

Sharon's Paris-themed bathroom makeover 2

“The mirror is from Wisteria, the Eiffel Tower lamp is from Target,
and I made the curtains from Ralph Lauren fabric.”

Sharon's Edwardian bathroom 3

It’s fun to see how people personalize their bathrooms.
She sent me this photo to show how her Eiffel Tower collection has grown:

Sharon's Paris-themed bathroom makeover 3

“The floor is real marble in a custom pattern and the wainscoting is new (the original had rotted in places). The sink is from American Standard, the toilet is from Toto and the clawfoot tub is from Sunrise Specialties.”

Sharon's Edwardian bathroom 4

Every Edwardian house needs a cat, right?
“This is Coco, who I adopted from the San Francisco Animal Shelter.”

Sharon's Edwardian bathroom 2

Looks like Coco likes the bathroom, too! Thanks to Sharon for sharing it with us.

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Comments

  1. laney says

    11.19.13 at 7:57 am

    …even the kitty is perfect!…blessings laney

  2. Alie B says

    11.19.13 at 8:27 am

    Lovely and fresh! Love the French details! And yes Laney, even the kitty matches the décor! 🙂

  3. Kymberly B says

    11.19.13 at 8:33 am

    This bathroom is really great. I love the details – lighting, mirror, floor, sink, tub and I love the color scheme. Very relaxing and Coco is so adorable! She looks like we’re invading her space 🙂

  4. Carrie E says

    11.19.13 at 8:57 am

    Nice upgrade. I like the sink, mirror and light fixture, and the colors are nice, but I am more minimalist in my decor. I’d remove that whole corner piece with the lamp (not enough light? reading lamp for ambiance?) and perhaps one or two pictures and eiffel towers.

  5. Dean says

    11.19.13 at 9:06 am

    Looks like someone has found their throne. 🙂

  6. Cheryl in Wisconsin says

    11.19.13 at 9:13 am

    I’ll keep my response simple, it’s the response I had when I saw the after photo: Oh.Wow. 🙂

  7. Claire L says

    11.19.13 at 9:31 am

    How cute is Coco?!?!?! The bathroom looks wonderful!!

  8. Aaron@QuinnImagery says

    11.19.13 at 9:47 am

    Great remodel. It’s always nice to see a bold color on the walls. The ceiling light medallion is a nice touch. But I have to admit, as a cat person, Coco is probably my favorite part of this post. 🙂

  9. Alayne says

    11.19.13 at 12:08 pm

    Awesome! Very elegant and an elegant kitty too! Great job!

  10. snaggy says

    11.19.13 at 1:35 pm

    Lovely ….. shame we cant have table lamps in the bathroom in the UK not even allowed a wall switch has to be a pull cord

    • hookedonhouses says

      11.19.13 at 1:37 pm

      Oh, really? I didn’t know that. Interesting!

  11. Brooke @ Inside-Out Design says

    11.19.13 at 1:55 pm

    What a difference! I love the mirror!

  12. Kim says

    11.19.13 at 2:38 pm

    What a fresh classic look to the bathroom now. I love every single detail.

  13. Edith says

    11.19.13 at 2:50 pm

    Beautiful remodel, and she obviously has a talent for decor. Personally, I find the idea of a table lamp next to a toilet a little silly. I love the colour scheme, and I think it’s neat that the new floor looks much like the old floor, only better, and same with the toilet.

    • Jane George says

      11.19.13 at 10:58 pm

      Not so silly if you run out of toilet paper. My bet says that’s exactly where the extra rolls are. A French decor demands a bit of whimsy, lol.

  14. Esther George says

    11.19.13 at 5:00 pm

    I like bathrooms with character and this has it to the max and Coco is a perfect addition. Hi Julia this was fun thank you for sharing. As I’m typing this email I’m thinking you gals must be making lists and checking them twice for your thanksgiving…where do you get the time and energy, stress and joy at the same time….wonderful. Till next time Regards Esther from Sydney.

    • hookedonhouses says

      11.19.13 at 5:03 pm

      Hi Esther! Yes, I’m definitely starting to plan for Thanksgiving. My son Jake and his girlfriend are coming home from college to visit and that’s going to be the highlight of the holidays for me, I think. Can’t wait to see them. And maybe eat some pumpkin pie, too, while I’m at it. Ha. 🙂

  15. Michelle says

    11.22.13 at 2:48 pm

    I love this! Who would have thought to put a lamp next to the toilet? It works!

  16. Juliet says

    11.25.13 at 7:32 pm

    I’d love to know the source for the shower rail kit. Our clawfoot from the same era needs a new setup and I’m running out of ideas…Thanks in advance!

  17. Loribeth says

    12.8.13 at 1:04 pm

    I am totally in love with that mirror!!!

    I also love the sink, but I could never give up the storage space that our bathroom vanity gives us. Our bathroom is just too small.

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