This is our Master Bathroom. I’ll give many more details about this entire room in a later posting, but for now, let’s focus on this interior window we installed. In this picture you can see the one and only exterior window on the left, so to let natural light into my husband’s vanity area, and also to add character to the room, I found and had installed this leaded glass window.
I didn’t do a thing to this window after it came from an Ebay auction where I purchased it, besides cleaning it. (by the way, I have found Ebay auctions one of the best sources for old windows) I, for sure, wanted to keep the old finish that was on the frame because to me, that is part of the confirmation of the age and previous use of this antique window.
The wall that this interior window is in was added in the bathroom during the remodeling of this room. I had the window on hand when it was time to ‘stud’ out the wall, so framing for this window was a snap.
When it came time to trim out the window, my carpenter suggested that we not put up just a single piece of trim on the right of the window, which would have been much easier, but he knew that to have that little strip of blue and tan wall between the window trim and outside corner trim would make all the difference. And boy was he right, it really sets off the window. But painting that little strip of blue and tan was really hard, I used a Q-tip, and a couple different artist’s brushes.
This is the view from the vanity side. Since this side isn’t as visible, we did install just a single piece of trim all the way to the corner trim, so you can see what a difference the other way makes.
It’s a super overcast day, so not a lot of light is streaming through, but you still can see how beautiful the textured glass is. You can also see that this side of the window, previously on the inside of the house it was installed in, is painted a different color that of the other side, and even has half the latch still attached, I love that kind of verification showing this is a piece with a previous life.
Click here to see more and different interior window I’ve done
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Please show the rest of the bathroom. It is just adorable!! You are very clever and I love the beadboard in blue (of course, that window is amazing!).
Melody of ChattyChics.com says
Hey again! I just wanted you to know that I’m featuring you tomorrow at Sunday Showcase at my place! Thank you for submitting this to Wild Wednesday!
Check out my features-you’re in my TOP 10. Grab a “I’ve been featured” button.
http://itssoverycheri.com/2012/01/21/top-10-features-from-1-1-2012-party/
Cheri from Its So Very Cheri
Awesome! thank you.
Love the bathroom, and the window!!! You are very talented!!! I’m having a linky party, and would love it if you joined! Here is the link! http://www.thesouthernproductqueen.com/one-stop-shoppe-linky-party-3 Thanks for sharing!
Yes maam! Consider it done! I love your linky parties. Little Bit
fyi…just featured your great post this week!
http://northerncottage.blogspot.com/2012/01/northern-cottage-party-recap-2.html
C’mon back tomorrow for the next NORTHERN COTTAGE PARTY TIME TUESDAY!
xoxo
http://www.northerncottage.blogspot.com
Awesome, thank you so much!!
You are all over the web! Seriously, I cannot swing a proverbial dead cat in blogland without landing on this! I even pinned it myself. So there.
And now a question. While everyone else is “oooing” and aahhhing” over that beautiful window, I find myself fixated on the painted bead board. That’s what I pinned because I’m thinking of doing something similar in my master. So now I must ask you what color blue that is?
Because, you see, after 4 long years I’ve committed to painting the vaulted ceiling in my master as part of the “Imagine the Impossibilities” challenge and link party that I’ve just launched with 5 other very talented bloggers … I’m giving you the link in case you want to play along …
http://itallstartedwithpaint.blogspot.com/2012/01/mission-impossibilities.html
And, my new blog friend, thank you in advance for your help with that paint color …
xo
Linda
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so very very gorgeous - the light the colors THAT BATHTUB that i’d give anything for! well well done! Come on by for a visit -
http://northerncottage.blogspot.com/2012/01/northern-cottage-party-time-tuesday2.html
What a fabulous idea and so creative! Thank you for sharing it with us at Inspiration Friday, we will be featuring your idea at Inspiration Friday this afternoon!
Heather
Thank you so much! Little Bit
Girl….this is so incredible! I adore those windows! So pretty! Thank you for sharing with my group! And I saw that Beth featured you on Home Stories! Whoo-hoo! That’s awesome!
Melody
ChattyChics.com
PS Come back again tomorrow and link up again if you can!
Thank you! I am so humbled by the “featuring” going on with that window.
You had me with the blue bead boarding … and then that window! Absolutely splendid.
Mary
Gorgeous window! Thanks for linking up at my party! Hope to see you back next week!
Sharon
I love this bathroom, the wood ceiling, the bead board/wood walls and the blue. I am planning to update my bathroom this summer, and this is going to be my inspiration.
Great idea and nice window. I love your tub!
Love it ! I’ve thought of doing something similar when we remodel our master bath. LOVE that you got it on ebay too. Haven’t thought to check there for old windows!
Jen
athomeinthenorthwestblog.com (I’m fairly new to blogging too! Found you on home stories a to z!)
OMG!!!! The idea is GENIUS!!!! What a great way to spread natural light!! Great idea shopping on Ebay for windows.. never thought of it!
Check out my blog too:
http://thediydreamer.blogspot.com/
Love the painted beadboard! I think it’s just the thing that I need in my master bedroom & bath area. Stopping by from A to Z. Oh, and I pinned you and will “like” on FB. I don’t see the option to “follow” … but maybe that’s just a blogger option?
Linda
We’re new at this, but there should be a ‘follow by email’ button for you on our sidebar.
wow, this is gorgeous! I love the beadboard & tub, and that window adds so much charm! If you have time I would love it if you would stop by and share this at my linky party going on now.
micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com
absolutely! thank you Michele.
Love that peek at your bath. GREAT reuse of that window. I’m inspired!
(Found you throu Stories of A to Z)
I linked over from Home Stories A2Z. Love the window. Think I’ll hang out in your blog for a while!
awesome! thank you. I love Home Stories A2Z too.
Wow, love the windows and charm. Is this a historic house?
Nope. in the “Our House” on the right of the page you can read a little about the history of our house.
Another beautiful space. I love what you have done with this. Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
Love that beautiful window! What a great idea to let in more light. This will be included in our feature list on Sunday night. Thanks for sharing!
thank you!
Beautiful! Thanks for linking to Potpourri Friday!
Love the addition of the old windows, they add instant charm. Your bathroom looks amazing with it. From what I can see your home is beautiful. thanks so much for sharing at Sunday’s Best, it’s great to see your inspiration. Now following you on Facebook!!
I love this idea! I love old windows and this is a wonderful way to reuse and recycle!! I’m marking this as a favorite and I’m pinning it! Great Job!!
Hugs ~~ Suz
inspiringcreativeness.blogspot
What a beautiful bathroom. Love the color, the beadboard, and that darling window! Great job!
I love the old charm and details and the window is beautiful. Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday!
Tony says
I love the leaded glass! How do you know when you can mix themes themes with aged pieces like that?
Ooh, good question! I think as long as you haven’t ‘boxed yourself in’ by decorating everything in the room all in the same exact style, then you’re good to go with several different styles. However, it is important to repeat at least a few other times in the room similar styles.
So say for instance you have a kitchen with a lot of wood in it, and your wife finds a white piece of glassware she want to incorporate in the room. It would be best to repeat that feel of white glassware in a few places in the room, so you don’t have just one oddball piece sitting all alone with no validation that it’s supposed to be there. So put a couple pieces on top of the cabinets, and maybe one on the counter, and if you have any display shelves, you could repeat the white glassware in there a couple of times. Now you’re saying that you had a ‘plan’ with the white glassware accent. See?
What a great idea! Where does your inspiration come from?
EVERYWHERE!!! For real, it does.
That is a gorgeous window! And such a creative way to bring in more light. I just found your blog through sonrisadejoy.com, and I love the whole concept of your blog because I agree that good design and good taste have very little to do with spending lots of money. I will definitely be looking at your site for ideas for my 1925 Craftsman bungalow!
Thank you and what fun, a 1925 Craftsman bungalow! They are so charming.
Yea! Thank you!! Little Bit