So, we're in the midst of getting everything together for the bathroom remodel. Postponed one week due to a change in the plumber's work schedule, but that's OK, since it leaves plenty of time for the "special order" items to come in.
Went down to Home De$pot last night to place the orders.
Now, the boss has decided that we can't, just can't, have a white commode or tub. Even though everything is available in white, and everything is cheaper in white (plus, just about everything is in stock in white). Well, what the heck, it keeps her happy... as long as everything works.
So, we pick out the new tile for the tub area, and for the wall. New vanity, sink, medicine cabinet, and "over the commode" cabinet. So, what colors go with the tiles?
She decides on Biscuit.
Tub's available in that color, only about $30 more. Fine.
Now she looks at the Kohler commode. Exact same one (Wellworth) that we have now, only in Biscuit.
The standard White one, in stock? $139
To get it in Biscuit? $469.(That's not a typo) Yup, Kohler really soaks it to you if you want a 'designer color'
I said no. She thought about it, and finally agreed.
So we switched the color from Biscuit to Bone... a slightly lighter shade.
Tub? Same price.
Commode? Went with a slightly different model (she picked it out, so I don't recall which one)... white, in stock, $169. Bone, in stock... $239.
She's happy.
So what's the difference between Biscuit and Bone? About $230.
And... when we redo the basement bathroom, in a year or two? Well, since that's going to be "my" area (down by the shack), I don't care about the color of the tile or the paint... but the fixtures are going to be WHITE.
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Originally Posted by PA5COR
