We're making nice progress on the downstairs bath!  While there is currently nothing in there of use, namely a commode, I do believe it will be in place by the weekend.

In my last post I had included a few pics of what we had planned for a future pedestal sink and faucet.  After going through some very unsettling days of sticker shock, I made the decision that the sink was simply too expensive.  While it may have looked beautiful, I would be forever reminded that it cost about as much as my children's curriculum for the year!  We chose, instead, on a bit different design which, I do believe, I'm beginning to like much, much better!  I do like the look of the clean, crisp lines of the Kohler, but now I'm leaning toward a more softer feel...one with rounded edges and a curved backsplash.  We selected a commode that matches.    In fact, we were able to purchase the pedestal sink, beveled swivel mirror AND the commode for slightly more than what the sink would have cost alone!  Yes!  I feel much better about that decision!

I would really like to see ceramic tile in there, too, but at this point it's not even a cost factor.  It's the fact that the subflooring would need some work.  There's definitely a slight grade, as well as a dip here and a hump there.  No...vinyl will have to suffice for the time being.

The beadboard is up and ready for a second coat of paint.  Brian's been working on the mouldings...floor, window, door.  Chair rail will be next.  Hard to believe it's almost done!!  Yee Haaw!