Powder room update

It is small and simple, but required the same care and attention as the bigger, full bath. Back to back, the powder room will be open to the main house, while the guest bath will open to the guest bedroom. I was originally against this plan, seemed to create two tiny bathrooms when we could have one big bath, but in the the end, I am pleased with the concept and will be glad when G keeps the extra bath clean for guests (that was our compromise when we decided to expand to three baths). The interesting items regarding the powder room are:

1. it occupies the space that was previously the attic stairway. I'm thinking this was a good trade-off.
2. It is twice as high as it is wide.
3. We are re-purposing an original solid wood closet door to serve as the bathroom door and creating a lock using skeleton keys from my mother's house.
4. Since this bath opens into the "new" side of the house. The floor won't be completed until we are ready to do the kitchen/dining room floor. This way the flow of the tile will terminate in the bathroom rather than originate in the bathroom.
5. The cabinet style for the rest of the house is being set in this bathroom. Once this little cabinet is made, I hope to follow the inset door, Shaker style cabinet throughout the rest of the house.

So, even though it is just 20 square feet, it is setting the tone for the rest of the addition. The future ceiling height, door framing and pattern, 8-inch baseboards, floor tile and cabinets will all mirror this little room. Almost all of the wood pieces are being salvaged from the demolition pile. It is an exciting step to take.

View looking up where the stairway used to terminate in the attic. Bathroom light and fan sits with tankless water heater on the left.

View of powder room framing from kitchen. The guest bedroom can be seen through the other side.The pile of salvaged wooden rosettes is on left. 

You can really see the lath pattern in this photo. The lath has been left with drywall covering it.

Drywall day, plastic sheeting on the right is helping keep the dust away from our living area.

Drywall in, light fixtures and plumbing is peaking through.

Mudding process is underway. Good to have the walls closed and the finishing is moving ahead. That toilet better fit.

This is the guest light, but the ladder gives an idea of how high these ceilings are.

With the drywall finished, we are just waiting for paint, cabinets and the door.