We're faucet caaa-razy lately! Well maybe it just seems like it since we just got a brand-spankin' new one during our lovely kitchen uprade last month and now we're onto another. While shopping at Home Depot for that faucet though, we ended up seeing Glacier Bay's Teapot Low Arc Faucet with traditional porcelian "hot" & "cold" handles and fell in love! It was just $32.00 and we couldn't resist...
I know it's kind of a small change, but the new faucet goes really well with the overall look of our bathroom (scroll to the bottom for more photos).
This little upgrade was pretty easy. Alex started by disconnecting the water lines then removing the old faucet and all the old icky caulk.
After that, he cleaned up the surface and put in a new line of caulk along the backsplash.
Then all he needed to do was connect the water lines back in and install the new faucet. Not too bad right?
I'm totally loving the new look! Those "hot" & "cold" porcelain handles seem perfectly coordinated with our black and white tile!
It felt really nice to replace that old one... Especially when I looked back at our bathroom photos taken when we moved it. That faucet was part of that old look and even though it's small, I'm glad it's been replaced with a fresh look. Better yet, something that feels like it could have fit the original look of our home!
I know it's kind of a small change, but the new faucet goes really well with the overall look of our bathroom (scroll to the bottom for more photos).
This little upgrade was pretty easy. Alex started by disconnecting the water lines then removing the old faucet and all the old icky caulk.
After that, he cleaned up the surface and put in a new line of caulk along the backsplash.
Then all he needed to do was connect the water lines back in and install the new faucet. Not too bad right?
I'm totally loving the new look! Those "hot" & "cold" porcelain handles seem perfectly coordinated with our black and white tile!
It felt really nice to replace that old one... Especially when I looked back at our bathroom photos taken when we moved it. That faucet was part of that old look and even though it's small, I'm glad it's been replaced with a fresh look. Better yet, something that feels like it could have fit the original look of our home!
That faucet is a fun & elegant little change for our other little bathroom :)
What do you think of our new "hot" & "cold" porcelian faucet change up?
See you tomorrow for Head Over Heels DIY Friday!
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Have you guys seen "Rehab Addict" on HGTV with Nicole Curtis? I feel like your bathroom looks very much like something she would do. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI actually just watched my first episode of her show because so many people have asked me about it... we have odd similarities- from MI, like old houses, like saving old houses, like DIY-ing, and then we're both petite & blonde :) I bet she would do that, like I said I only got to see 1 episode since we don't get the DIY channel but I loved her style and passion for saving & restoring old homes!
DeleteLittle change, big impact. I have the same faucet by the way and it's been working like a charm for over ten years.
ReplyDeleteReally?!? That is awesome, I love hearing when other people have the same fixtures and have enjoyed using them over time. Thanks for sharing with us!
DeleteLove it! We have the same floor tiles. They were here when we moved in and they kind of wave up and down in places because the guy before us was a DIYer, but I love them too much to replace!
ReplyDeleteOh bummer if the tiles are wavy, they are so pretty! We added in our black/white tiles becuase the ones that were there were uneven and the grout was cracking :( we added a fresh layer of hardy backer board that leveled it out before we added the new tile. It was a big job, but so worth it! I hope your pretty tiles aren't as bad as our first ones were so you can still enjoy how pretty they are!
DeleteLove it! And not just because it's the faucet we have in our main bath :)
ReplyDeleteThank Jenn and it's always fun to know someone else has something that we like too!
DeleteIsn't it funny how putting in a "vingage-y" new fixture instantly updates a place and makes it look more MODERN?! It blows me away. Great choice; I love the little porcelain handles--they look awesome with both of your tile choices!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Brittany, and yea that is kind of crazy that the older style feels like a modern update :) I'm loving all those black & white details together!
DeleteHey Carla!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny how the littlest detail can make such a big difference??!!! Wow, only $32!!!
Wondering about the cute window covering - did you make it? That bathroom is super cute compared to the way it looked when you moved in!! Great job!
Leah: )