
Part of our “Tresham Reimagined” series, Print Supervisor Zinka Ramdedovic is remodeling her outdated, storage-less bathroom to a timeless and functional space for the whole family.
My current bathroom is outdated. It’s grungy, it’s blah, and most importantly, it’s storage-less. As a family of four (myself, my husband and two kids), a functional bathroom is a must-have in our home.
When I began looking at our options for a remodel, I knew I wanted this to be a DIY project. Lucky for us, my father is a retired electrician, and my father-in-law is a contractor, so a full bathroom remodel is entirely within our means.
The first step in the process was to design the new space; lay it out on paper. I really wanted to incorporate a personal element into the room, something that has family history. I opted for my mom’s vintage gold bracelet.
In 1976, my parents married in Montenegro and came to America shortly after. My father bought this beautiful gold, Italian bracelet from a small, family-owned Italian jewelry store in the Bronx as a wedding present for my mother.
Growing up, I always told my mom that I wanted the bracelet, I adored it! I have two older sisters who tried to claim it, but I guess I was the lucky one. In 2004, a few days before my wedding, my mother gave me the bracelet and said that one day I can give it to my children.
With my inspiration in mind, I began looking for faucets, fixtures and furniture that suit my style. Kohler’s Tresham collection is a great fit. The classic, timeless design is exactly what I was looking for.
I immediately tackled our storage situation (currently, we have none). With the Tresham vanity collection, I was able to piece together several furniture options to create my ideal storage. I especially love the pullout bridge–it provides additional storage, and sits four inches lower than where the sink is, making it easy for my kids to reach.
I won’t give too much away, as we’re still in the process of building. Stay tuned for before-and-after photos. I can’t wait for us to finally have a functional bathroom again!











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could use a bathroom thire is seven kids ages -1 ,3,4,4,5,8,10,,, my husband 63,and my self 53, thank god i got a portapotty , for the over flow ( lol ) some one is always in the one bath we have. little ones cant wait—-
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If you have a Great Indoors store near you, go there and look for some great handles or knobs that receflt your taste and dress up those cabinets! Tile can be very inexpensive and easy to install. How about tiling the back splash?! Then, add a great color to the walls to co-ordinate with the tile. Don’t forget the ceiling!! You can paint it the same as the walls or a lighter version of the same color. Get rid of the blinds and consider tiling around the window too! A frame of tile or just inside the window on the sill. Counter-tops are not as expensive as you may think if you find something you like that is “in stock.” Formica or laminate has come a long way. If you like tile I know that you can tile over formica. Check the DIY web sites. You can find instructions there. A great rug on the floor could be just the thing to tie the whole room together. Good luck and have fun!!
Hope the renovation went all good, it was a great post, keep us updated though!
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