The Master Bath
It took 3 months to finish the renovation — a complete gut and redo of the two main bathrooms in the house.
Master Bath Before
This uninspired bathroom had the builder’s plain white walls and trims, 12 X 12 standard marble tiled flooring, and a 2 piece standard toilet. Lighting, provided only by oversized incandescent bulbs in the ceiling, was also insufficient. All the wiring, plumbing, fixtures... More Details »
Master Bath After
Removing the bulkhead brought new heights to the ceiling. High quality recessed lights (Union Lighting) for both wet and dry areas added much needed brightness. Above the vanity, two candle sconces on each side of a black framed beaded beveled mirror(CSN Mirrors) as well ... More Details »
Up Close
A classic Black Bombe Chest (Crate & Barrel) was converted into a vanity with a rectangular larger sink (Kohler Sink, Taps Bath) and Calacatta marble countertop (Caledonia Marble). The sleek new look of the designer brushed nickel single lever tap is echoed in the thermos... More Details »
Wet Area before
The existing soaker tub was part of a standard shower, accompanied by a nondescript curtain rod, plastic curtains, which all disappeared in to the plain white ceramic wall tiles.
Wet Area after
The custom shower system (London rain shower head, plus Grohe handheld shower: Taps Bath) and tempered shower glass doors (Shower Door of Canada) are completed with elegant surfaces: Spanish porcelain wall tiles (Saltillo Tiles), and shower border of black Nero Marquina m... More Details »
Out with the Cold
The worn night stand, by the old drafty vinyl window, was used for extra storage. What inadequate heat there was, provided by the one scant floor vent, was escaping via air leaks.
Warm with the New
A heated floor system (Nuheat/CIOT) and new wood windows with built-in pleated blinds and new casings (Pella) now provide the perfect heating solution for the space. Visual warmth is provided by a horizontal Soho wall sconce above the make-up stand (Gingers Bath), and Eur... More Details »
Main Bath Before
An obtrusive bulk head above the vanity and the plain builder’s white walls and trims, as well as standard builder’s double vanity with two oval sinks, laminated countertop, and sheet mirror backsplash would be completely removed.
Main Bath after 1
The new bathroom is now completely transformed. A higher ceiling was created through the removal of the bulkhead and addition of recessed lights (Eureka / Union Lighting) for wet and dry areas. Two Roderick double sconces (Gingers Bath) placed side by side on a custom bev... More Details »
Main Bath after 2
The custom built-in high gloss sink cabinet with single rectangular sink (Kohler/Taps Bath), flanked by small washer and dryer appliances (Bosch, Caplans) are fabulous and functional. Bath linen custom high gloss cabinets with Dark Emperadore marble countertop (Caledonia ... More Details »
Washer Dryer After
Fresh paint (Walls – White Sand OC-10, Benjamin Moore, Ceiling and Trims: Ultra White OC-57, Village Paint & Wallpaper) and new plumbing fixtures. Designer cross top chrome taps, thermostatic shower valve, trims, and accessories (Selection Plumbing fixtures & trims: Taps ... More Details »
Shower Area before
The soaker tub, standard shower, curtain rod, plain white ceramic wall tiles, 12 X 12 ceramic tiles all look completely cookie-cutter.
Shower Area after
The spa air tub (Neptune Zen Air tub & Selection handheld shower system, Taps Bath) encased in custom tempered shower glass doors (Shower Door of Canada), 12 X 24 high gloss Portuguese porcelain wall tiles (Cercan Tile) and wraparound bubble glass back splash border is lu... More Details »
All New
Wood window with built-in pleated blinds and casings, are complemented, of course, with a new wood bi-paneled door (not pictured), trims, and baseboards (Window: Pella, casings, trims and baseboards: Fairbank Lumber).
