Sunday, July 23, 2017

Fixtures & Cabinets

My order from Shapeways came so I could continue my work on the bathroom.  I hadn't wanted to start on the sink cabinet until I had the sink.

I'd ordered Jodi's Exhilarate bathroom fixtures.  The sink, shower attachment and the faucet to go with the sink because they all had that simple right angle look that seems Craftsman to me.  And now I'm kicking myself for not ordering the accessories that match them.  I might still. 

But I made the cabinet to go with the sink out of a Houseworks kitchen upper and added some wood to the bottom to raise it a bit.  Then I painted it with the Americana Oyster Beige.

I painted the faucet and shower fixture with a bronze metallic and then used a black metallic to age it a bit and give them some detail.



Once I was sure everything was dry I added a handle to the cabinet.  I'll prime the pinhead nails and paint them bronze to match.


I had a Houseworks tub and managed to tape it off well enough to prime the faucet and handles so I could paint them bronze to match.  I glued it and the shower fixture into the bathroom.  Then I was able to glue in the trim around the shower and the door frame into place.



It doesn't look like it but the shower head is actually set at six feet from the bottom of the tub.  I need to attach the TP holder to the side of the cabinet and get a few other things in place and then I'll glue in the sink and toilet.

I wanted a wine rack in the house, they seem to be very 'in' these days so I ordered some diagonal crate inserts from D's Miniatures.  I used another Houseworks cabinet upper and left off the door, adjusting the width a bit and made a small winerack.  It'll go in the corner by the back bathroom wall.


I also wanted to dress the cabinets up a bit.  So I added a quarter round to the bottom edges and crown molding to the tops.


I like how it looks, but I need to add some wood putty to fill in a few issues since the crown kept cracking on me when I'd cut it.

Once all the glue is dry I'll do that, sand them and then paint. 

The last thing I've done is begin to build the mattress enclosure and the murphy bed frame for the loft.  So far they look like two open boxes but you have to start somewhere.


Pardon my very messy workspace.  I cannot seem to work without making a mess. 

So that's what I accomplished this weekend.  I'm hoping to get this stuff mostly done and it helps me figure out light placement and I can get cracking on the walls soon.

Hope you're all well!

19 comments:

  1. All your cabinets look great Sheila, and adding the moulding to the tops of the kitchen cabinets really finished them off. It's the detail that makes the real difference.

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    1. Thanks! I really like how it looks and I think once I polish things up with the wood putty they'll look even better.

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  2. sheila, you have been very busy and this is coming along nicley. how did you do the drain in your sink? looks perfect!

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    1. Thanks! The drain is actually etched onto the sink so I just painted it with a very thin brush.

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  3. Wow, you got a lot done! The wine cabinet is a great idea, and cleverly done. Good choice on the bathroom fixtures, especially the color. I like your new(ish) gluing jig, too. :D

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    1. Thanks! Oh my new(ish) gluing jig is great. But everything keeps sticking to it.

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    2. My best guess is that you are using too much glue.

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    3. Probably. I need to break out my syringes and use them instead of the regular glue bottles.

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  4. Lots of great progress. The bathroom fixtures look awesome. I'm 6'-2" tall so I like the shower head a little taller!

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    1. Thanks! Sorry about the shower height, I was going with the measurements from my bathroom. In my head the whole things adjustable so your 1:12 self would have no issues.

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    2. Of course, looking at it in the pictures it still seems low. Maybe I'll just move it upward a tile width and see if that helps the overall impression.

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  5. Love the Oyster Beige and Bronze-y combination - very classic! Makes the faucet and shower unit look so Restoration Hardware!
    The way you've customized the kitchen cabinets is such a nice detail. Are they getting stain? I saw your stain pens - love them! The wine rack is very clever!
    What are you using to cut your trims? I got this one several months ago, and really love it for the miters: http://www.micromark.com/Miter-Rite
    The trick is to use almost no pressure and let the saw do all the work.
    The Murphy bed is going to be so cool! I'd say you got a lot done in a little time!

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    1. Thank you! I'm really pleased with how the hardware came out. Something besides nickle you know?

      The kitchen cabinets will be painted a pale color, probably the Oyster Beige mixed with Warm white so they're much paler than the walls and contrast with the floors.

      I've been using an angle cutter to make my initial marks and then using a saw. But the saw is a bit old and that might be part of my problem. I might have to save my pennies and get this handy tool you've shown me. Micro Mark sent me a sale email so maybe I can get it soon.

      I'm excited about the murphy bed, I think I've got it figured out how it'll pivot. If not, back to the drawing board, you know?

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  6. Your bathroom is Very Craftsman and Totally Stylish Sheila! :D I love the dark metal hardware and the way you have paneled around the tub. It has a Spa feeling to it while still representing the angular lines of a craftsman's bungalow.
    I applaud you for adding the crown moulding around the tops of the kitchen cabinets. What a difference it makes to the overall appearance. They now look more Custom than Big Box- Well Done! :))

    elizabeth

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    1. Thanks! I wanted something besides silver or nickel you know? And I really wanted a very modern bathroom. Hence the 'wood look tiles'.

      I really went back and forth about that crown moulding. I'm glad I did it because I think it'll really add to the look of the kitchen.

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  7. All very well done! I like the wine rack especially! :D

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    1. Thanks! I was really proud of that. I didn't want a countertop one in this house. Not enough space.

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  8. So many great projects happening! I really love the finish you did on the fixtures. It looks so nice with the wood tiling too. And I think the wine rack is gorgeous and it isn't even completed! Cutting molding is the worst, I always end up with a mess.... the wood filler I'm sure will cover up anything really noticeable.
    Hope you're having a good week Shelia! :)

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    1. Thanks! I'm really pleased with how things are going so far. Ah wood putty, the friend to all amateur woodworkers.

      Thanks you too! I've been playing around with Tinkercad so we'll see if any of my creations will work.

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