Creating a New, Structurally Sound Powder Room

The Craftsman Cottage had a half bath off of the kitchen, in what appears to have originally been a porch. I don't really know when they converted it from a porch to a half bath - maybe 1980's???  But it was definitely ready for a serious upgrade. 

Because it was a porch, there was an exterior door, but it no longer opened because the porch was sagging so much (a good thing, because the stairs were long gone - except for one stringer next to the house)

Window with a view of the neighbor's driveway

It was structurally comprised, so the guys had to jack up the porch, pour new footings and build the supporting structure. 

You're not supposed to be able to put your hand under structural posts!

And yes, this was the home of the constipation closet!  Because who doesn't want a closet full of ancient laxatives in an unheated room? 😂

With the structural work completed, we better allocated the space to provide a large pantry and a powder room with all new plumbing, electrical and insulation.  

The ceiling, floor and walls all got insulation

Finally, I got to do the pretty stuff, with this gorgeous Morris & Co wallpaper. 

 I really love the finished product - even if it was a huge pain to install!

In keeping with our usual obsession for detail, we installed these gorgeous pocket door pulls.

And now that it's done, I'm thrilled with the changes.  Not only does it look nicer, but it's structurally sound with all new systems.  That's a huge change!

The pantry provides so much storage space! 

Sources:

Sink - Signature Hardware Cierra

Faucet - Kohler

Toilet - Toto Entrada

Wallpaper - Morris & Co, Wallflower

Lighting - Pottery Barn Essential Sconce

Pocket Door Pull - House of Antique Hardware

Mirror - Wayfair Elora