Two more deliveries today – this is better than Christmas!
Sadly, the lavamani mini sink I ordered for the tiny basement bathroom arrived broken. Silly person hadn’t (a) packed it very well, or (b) written “fragile” on the pack. Ah well, I guess these things happen. Hopefully he will refund me the EUR 30 I paid for it, but I can live if he doesn’t.
Meanwhile the shower arrived for the main bathroom (luckily very well packed and all in one piece). It’s just perfect – plain white curved tray and clear glass curved sliding doors. Anyone who has ever felt good about getting a bargain will love the fact that I got this – with very professional service – for EUR 193 delivered, after being quoted EUR 533 in the local bathroom shop. The abundant packing should keep us in barbecue wood for at least a month too!
We laid out the shower tray along with the loo and bidet and sink and it all fits, thank goodness. I’m so pleased. It’s our first room that is really starting to take shape, and I’m amazed just how exciting it is. Never thought I’d care this much about a bathroom.
Meanwhile the workers continue the meticulous job of getting the basement floor reinforced and level, and I despair at the thought of ever finding light fittings I love. Know any good sites for lighting ideas? Please let me know.
We’re torn between modern ideals and old-fashioned style. I wish LED and solar lighting was more practical, but I guess there will always be technologies that are just not ready in time. (On an aside, I did see this rather lovely idea of a solar jar: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6809959.)
I like some of the retro and minimalist stuff out there, but Roscoe tries to restrain me from introducing too many styles into the house.
Hoping inspiration strikes soon!
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