Monday Design Tip: Steal Their Design!

As Picasso might have once said – ‘Good artists copy, great artists steal‘

Definitely you too can “steal” ideas, and you can steal them from everywhere. Originality is subjective and the abundance of inspiration, whether print or media, is there for you to enjoy and make us of. The end result may not be an actual copy unless you have the resources to copy an actual bathroom design straight out of a magazine pallete perfect and inch by inch, there will be slight variations whether you will like it or not. A simple change in the lighting, such as how sunlight enters the room through the window, will not make your design an exact copy of your inspiration. It is stealing, from designs that were meant to be stolen.

The staff came across an article from This Old House about  a couple who was inspired by their 1820s cottage. As DIY enthusiasts they pulled off a fantastic remodel worthy of stealing. Read below and steal their awesome bathroom design. This is not just a design tip, it’s a must that you steal their ideas.

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Owning a cottage in Cape Cod was something of a dream for some but when Brennan and Stephanie White first laid eyes on one that was built in the 1820s, they were bowled over with their cottage except for the fact that it had only one bath and that it was limited in space as well. But being great do-it- yourself enthusiasts, this didn’t pose as a problem for the couple but instead inspired them to redo the layout of the cottage. Construction went underway with Brennan at the helm, major changes were done on the cottage. They transformed the cottage’s only bath to a hallway and a master bath was built where the spare bedroom was located. A wall was built to reshape the room’s space and an alcove was carved out where the shower stall was mounted. A doorway was also cut out in the wall of the former bath and this became the hallway. A tub was also installed and a storage shelf for bath supplies was also added. A built-in linen closet for fresh towels was fitted in. A laundry station was installed next to the tub and was hidden behind white beadboard doors where stackable units are found. To add a relaxing feel to the bath, the pair had chosen to paint over the walls with a calming cold-blue hue. The floor was given a makeover as well with sand-colored marble tiling. White beadboard panels were also added to complete the overall look. These changes encouraged the couple to add an upstairs half bath for their guests as well.

Inspiration is everywhere! Take advantage of all the ideas other people are presenting to you. Visit www.plumbtile.com for more bath and kitchen products to inspire you!