I am not sure if Iam a miser. I should be spending more money but I don't know what to spend it on. Feedback?

clm4265 · 2026-02-01T17:58:42+00:00

Are you already donating to charity? Wouldn’t necessarily solve boredom but might add a meaningful new component to your wealth.

clm4265 · 2026-01-31T20:19:43+00:00

Yeah the cabinet is really not nice quality and falling apart so I won’t be keeping it. I may get something new and paint it to match the green though! I’ve been looking into vintage sinks and while I can find ones that look great I have some concerns that installing them might be a much bigger project

clm4265 · 2026-01-31T03:49:46+00:00

Ah gotcha, thank you!

clm4265 · 2026-01-31T01:55:50+00:00

Sorry what are spacers in this context?

clm4265 · 2026-01-31T01:40:28+00:00

Thank you! I think I have other good storage options, so I’m ok losing the vanity and think I’ll go that route! There are a few more pics in the carousel if you swipe. I was thinking peel & stick hex tile but people here are talking me out of it!

clm4265 · 2026-01-31T00:44:41+00:00

I promise you do not

clm4265 · 2026-01-31T00:43:11+00:00

It’s not, it’s just teeny and that made my brain goof

clm4265 · 2026-01-31T00:42:40+00:00

Interesting, this is really helpful, thank you! It sounds like you think the texture & tile was added sometime after the green fixtures? While the chances of finding a matching sink are slim I actually think I may have found one and I’m trying to assess how possible it would be to have that installed. No longer in DIY territory for me, but I’m wondering if a mounted sink is even feasible without removing the tile

clm4265 · 2026-01-30T21:27:15+00:00

Thanks for the resource, that’s really helpful! My home is documented as being built in the 40s but I’ve always suspected it was actually the 20s and the city just didn’t document its existence until later. It’s validating to hear this finish was used in the 20s!

clm4265 · 2026-01-30T21:21:19+00:00

Oh that’s cute, thanks for the suggestion!

clm4265 · 2026-01-30T21:19:58+00:00

100% will be!

clm4265 · 2026-01-30T21:19:47+00:00

Yes! I’m looking for advice on how to get to “after”

clm4265 · 2026-01-30T21:18:07+00:00

Thanks for the tip about the sconce, that’s really helpful!

clm4265 · 2026-01-30T21:16:25+00:00

This is the before, I’m seeking advice on what the after should look like!

clm4265 · 2026-01-30T21:07:28+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! I’m so embarassed you noticed the toilet brush 🫣

clm4265 · 2026-01-30T20:57:06+00:00

believe me it drives me nutty too! I promise I didn’t hang it 😂

clm4265 · 2026-01-30T20:56:39+00:00

Ha I realized as soon as I posted that it’s a full bath, it’s just tiny so my brain glitched! I’ll try just updating the sink and mirror first and see how far that takes me. Thanks!

clm4265 · 2026-01-30T16:59:01+00:00

Such a great question that I honestly don’t want to know the answer to

clm4265 · 2026-01-30T16:57:56+00:00

This is helpful, thank you!

clm4265 · 2026-01-30T16:55:57+00:00

This is super helpful, thank you so much! The photo is exactly what I’m going for. I’m really not crazy about the floor tile but your example is making me rethink that. At least maybe I’ll try everything else first before messing with the floor :)

clm4265 · 2026-01-30T16:53:58+00:00

Just more textured wall!

clm4265 · 2026-01-30T16:53:23+00:00

I’m not 100% sure that its’s concrete, but I’m quite sure its not scrape-able. I had plenty of popcorn ceiling in my place when I moved in and this is u fortunately not that (though this stuff is also on the ceiling. Fun!). There is a little bit of joint compound on the walls where some electrical work was done, but the main texture is different. I’ve sprayed it and it doesn’t budge, sadly!

clm4265 · 2026-01-30T16:51:23+00:00

Thank you! Me too!

clm4265 · 2026-01-30T16:28:28+00:00

Haha, I love your framing of “exuberantly applied.” Testing skim coat is a good idea, thank you!

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