tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post1669990660383481321..comments2024-03-28T19:57:17.048-04:00Comments on Thrifty Decor Chick | Thrifty DIY, Decor and Organizing: Home upgrades I would choose all over againThrifty Decor Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-42732896158405161702020-02-24T15:08:34.011-05:002020-02-24T15:08:34.011-05:00We too have engineered hardwoods and they are TERR...We too have engineered hardwoods and they are TERRIBLE. They dent and scratch and are awful. That being said, we had it in our last house too and it was wonderful. So I think there are certainly many options and when we installed it in our last house we shopped for it based on hardness rating. When we built we were limited in choices by what the builder offered, which was inferior. <br />The floors in your last home were gorgeous!<br />Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05824519382527642969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-9354332155961208832020-02-24T15:05:27.041-05:002020-02-24T15:05:27.041-05:00I totally agree with you regarding the problem wit...I totally agree with you regarding the problem with the open plan. I LOVE the way it looks and if you have a HUGE house it is cool, but only if there are also lots of other spaces to retreat to. Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05824519382527642969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-77898042594193342202020-02-21T11:09:23.740-05:002020-02-21T11:09:23.740-05:00You made the right decision not installing the rai...You made the right decision not installing the rain shower head. We also built 2 years ago and although I love the look, I hate it. It's just a very focused water source so it dumps on you and if you are not directly under it, you are cold. So, epsecially with a large shower, don't plan on jumping in with your husband. Lol Someone is usually cold (him). Rinsing off is awkward if you are not trying to get your hair wet, because the water is straight down. Again, it looks pretty but is the least functional shower head ever. :(Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10681406745964189589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-56030554024526391502020-02-20T14:49:07.148-05:002020-02-20T14:49:07.148-05:00I find your observations about the different floor...I find your observations about the different floors interesting. I think it depends on the type of wood too. I have finished on site hardwood on my stairs and engineered hardwood everywhere else (the house was 11 months old and like this when I bought it...I have no idea why the people who bought it from the builder designed it that way...the slight variation in the floors drives me crazy)...anyway, I find my main flooring (the engineered flooring) to be much tougher and more durable than the finished on site hardwood on the stairs. The stairs have far more scratches/dents/doggie nail marks than the main floors.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11493651294758704709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-60105743385382527122020-02-20T11:24:40.117-05:002020-02-20T11:24:40.117-05:00For families with more than one child, having a di...For families with more than one child, having a divided bathroom is wonderful. It means they can share to same extent while at least one has some privacy. The only way we could have gotten both teenagers to school on time for years!Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00156090296373734048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-47848970208172807112020-02-19T18:22:19.228-05:002020-02-19T18:22:19.228-05:00What the heck is a morning room?What the heck is a morning room?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-73496501866807720172020-02-19T16:19:32.995-05:002020-02-19T16:19:32.995-05:00We have a walk-through bathroom and I hate it! Wh...We have a walk-through bathroom and I hate it! What it means is that the bathroom connects to both the master bedroom and the hallway. So I share a bathroom with my kids, and you have to close two doors for any privacy. <br />The bathroom is large and could have been split into two smaller bathrooms... maybe some day we'll be able to renovate and put in a separate master bath. Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01868460584408444785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-43328536016647196242020-02-19T13:52:22.438-05:002020-02-19T13:52:22.438-05:00Thank you so much for the details, Sarah! Have a b...Thank you so much for the details, Sarah! Have a beautiful day :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-12005642747212337192020-02-19T13:49:43.791-05:002020-02-19T13:49:43.791-05:00Good ideas! We had the builder just frame out the ...Good ideas! We had the builder just frame out the door thinking that would be enough! It's just too small of a bathroom to be segmented. Thrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-40213305320897250322020-02-19T13:48:18.904-05:002020-02-19T13:48:18.904-05:00Hello Janine! I use a microfiber mop, swiffers or ...Hello Janine! I use a microfiber mop, swiffers or a steam mop. :) Our wall color is Agreeable Gray by SW. :) I love that color! Thrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-84094785153761251132020-02-19T13:42:54.495-05:002020-02-19T13:42:54.495-05:00We had one in a hotel and it had independent contr...We had one in a hotel and it had independent controls for each one. If it was on all the time I wouldn't like it for sure! Thrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-739750489737015352020-02-19T13:41:11.720-05:002020-02-19T13:41:11.720-05:00I had the builder remove the door -- it's just...I had the builder remove the door -- it's just a cased opening right now. Thrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-70244432288507299892020-02-19T13:39:42.575-05:002020-02-19T13:39:42.575-05:00Yes a few readers suggested that last time I did i...Yes a few readers suggested that last time I did it! I'm so glad I did it though, it just works best for us with our one kiddo at home. :) Thrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-84618787471215052582020-02-19T09:42:17.370-05:002020-02-19T09:42:17.370-05:00We have a segmented bathroom for the kids and I, ...We have a segmented bathroom for the kids and I, too, hate it. The toilet roll holder literally was against you as you sat on the potty. I took that off the wall, puttied and painted. Then I removed the door to that tiny toilet and shower space and Hubby framed it out so you couldn't tell a door was missing. Painted it. Done. I bought a cute TP roll hanger/storage doo dad and the bathroom feels bigger. And guess what? The kids grew up and left and it seems bigger anyway! Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15066210483640829174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-78697952276797867462020-02-19T09:33:26.841-05:002020-02-19T09:33:26.841-05:00I've followed your blog for YEARS, but first t...I've followed your blog for YEARS, but first time comment. Hello! I so appreciate your style, creativity, and honest opinions. I have a couple of questions: we also have engineered hardwood floors and I'm wondering how you clean yours. <br />My other question involves paint. I was trying to find the wall color in your stairwell (and other locations), but couldn't seem to find it on your website. Would you mind sharing? Also, do you have a paint color you would suggest for an upstairs hallway with no natural light (would be paired with white trim and dark flooring)? Thank you!!Janinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-9888456806350564842020-02-19T08:14:26.918-05:002020-02-19T08:14:26.918-05:00In Europe we combine wall-mounted rain showerheads...In Europe we combine wall-mounted rain showerheads with handheld showers that can be mounted on a shower rod and adjusted in height. <br />The latter are great for rinsing hair and showering without having to contort yourself for the water to get everywhere ;-) And to clean the shower. <br />Rain heads are super relaxing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14307961852497634360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-37706633518761948342020-02-19T08:03:44.415-05:002020-02-19T08:03:44.415-05:00We have a new house also. 2200 sq ft on one level....We have a new house also. 2200 sq ft on one level. It was almost built when we purchased it so we didn't get to choose things. We have the separated guest bath (hate it) we will be tearing down the wall also. Separate master vanities with no storage (hate it). I actually miss vanity cabinets. We have dark engineered hardwood (hate it) Shows every bit of dust. Many scratches. SIL builds homes for a living, and they are installing wood look tile in their home right now. He would never do engineered wood because of it being so prone to dents and scratches. We have the open concept. Im not too fond of it. Even though it's just hubby and I now, if one of us is in the kitchen doing something the other will need to blare the TV to hear it. I feel there is no room between the kitchen and living area. I would probably go back to a semi open kitchen. Not only for the buffer for sounds but to keep cooking smells and splatters confined. I do love my 3rd half bath. I have a huge foyer. I repurposed my breakfast nook into a keeping room. Love my tall ceilings. Love the office. Master bath is big. But I would rather have a bigger master closet. We will probably be selling within the year though. So if we buy new again I know what not to buy LOLDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13718736908200193818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-65391412618424699762020-02-19T06:19:34.050-05:002020-02-19T06:19:34.050-05:00I think your current home looks great already! I d...I think your current home looks great already! I do agree about the segmented bathroom though – can't wait to see what you do with it! ❤️✨<br /><br />Charmaine Ng | <a href="http://charmainenyw.com" rel="nofollow">Architecture & Lifestyle Blog</a><br /><b><a href="http://charmainenyw.com" rel="nofollow">http://charmainenyw.com</a></b>Charmaine Ng | Architecture and Lifestyle Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09328583827131498802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-60762149372095234772020-02-18T21:34:59.342-05:002020-02-18T21:34:59.342-05:00Great post! AMEN to the master on the main floor....Great post! AMEN to the master on the main floor....I miss that from our last house so very much. When the kids were little we bunked them in the same room, slept in the extra room (while still keeping our master the master downstairs) and when they were in elementary school we moved them all around and claimed the master full-time :)Jennibellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08902786008061968790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-21863124034701745412020-02-18T17:28:02.867-05:002020-02-18T17:28:02.867-05:00We bought a house with a rain head fixture in the ...We bought a house with a rain head fixture in the master shower. I thought I would love it, but I actually hate it. I guess if you just want to feel water on your head it's fine, but it's impossible to shampoo up your hair without getting completely out of the water (where it's cold) and then the water just pours down your face when you're trying to rinse it out. I prefer just a regular shower head that's at an angle.anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094096384088867161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-77265206473710375542020-02-18T16:28:56.948-05:002020-02-18T16:28:56.948-05:00Great post! One suggestion I've heard if you a...Great post! One suggestion I've heard if you are building, is to have several external outlets installed. Luckily ours at least had some put in after the fact.VP Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10595308235791770394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-6029407393816896582020-02-18T15:58:13.347-05:002020-02-18T15:58:13.347-05:00For now, instead of knocking out the wall between ...For now, instead of knocking out the wall between the sinks and the shower, maybe just remove the door to make the room feel larger and let more light in?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-8356790704311214522020-02-18T15:55:13.284-05:002020-02-18T15:55:13.284-05:00Regarding your son's segmented bathroom, you m...Regarding your son's segmented bathroom, you might like it more as your son grows up. My girls had more sleepovers (and generally wanted more privacy) as they got older. The segmented bathroom allows for more than one person to be in the bathroom at a time. For kids sharing a bathroom, the segment is necessary as one wants to do her makeup while the other takes a shower or uses the toilet. Thinking way ahead, once your son is married, his wife may appreciate the toilet being away from where she's doing her makeup! :) For resale value, the segmented bathroom may be better, especially if more than one bedroom shares the bathroom. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com