Never Fast Enough

I suspect it is a nearly universal rule that progress on any renovation is never as fast as the homeowner would like it to be. As designers, we've come to expect this, and do our best to prepare clients for the pace, and possible slow-downs in work. Then once in a while, forces beyond any one's control take over and wreak havoc!

Good progress was being made on this bathroom as of a couple of weeks ago. The porcelain floor tile was going in.

The beautiful marble wall tile was installed in the shower stall and bathroom walls.

The new tub was framed out and in place.

The vanity cabinet was being built on-site to specifications.

Then, unfortunately, the carpenter was taken ill, so work has ground to a halt.

Luckily, our client had done all their homework and shopping, so that the faucets, lighting and sinks are ready to go in as soon as the carpentry is complete.

And to my great surprise, the client revealed this wonderful painting, which will fill the wall over the tub, once all work is done!

I'm not quite sure (no admissions have been forthcoming), but it could be that the entire bathroom renovation was centered around this painting, which they had seen a year ago...I like their thinking! This is going to look great. Can't wait to see it all put together!