First of all, the original ’30s mint-green tile is beginning to break, making a severe risk of water damage. The classic Armstrong linoleum flooring makes the room look dark and cramped and is beginning to peel. My partner’s sister wished to maintain the fixtures however substitute the linoleum floor with patterned tile and the mint-green walls with white subway tile with black accents. An original element that needs to be replaced can be exchanged for contemporary materials in a method that’s respectful to the past yet also forward pondering.
The books Tap Tap Bang Bang; Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site; Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? ; and The Construction Alphabet Book are permitted by renovating mother and father everywhere. Take it one step farther and have them draw “plans” for the renovation (tack up the sketches; the contractors will get a kick out it), and get them toy instruments so …