2009 C.A.R.E. Award Winner

The problems:Our client loved her 19th century vintage home, but the existing second floor bathroom was badly laid out and very dated. The bathroom felt cramped and ugly. The objectives:

• Create a more spacious feeling in the bathroom.
• Update and improve the layout of the bathroom.
• Update the fixtures and interior surfaces.
• Blend the historic character of the second floor with a more modern looking bathroom.

 

The solutions:

• Remove all existing fixtures.
• Relocate several walls to increase useable floor space in bathroom.
• Replace existing tub with new larger corner shower.
• Install two new vanities and lav sinks to create sleek, modern look and allow for simultaneous “his” and “her” sink use.
• Install new linen closet in more functional location.
• Tile floors and walls with modern glass tile.
• Add and upgrade lights to brighten the space.
• Re-use an existing period door as well as a new toilet with a traditional look to create a transition between the classic character of the remodeled second floor and the contemporary look of the new bathroom.

 

The results:

• The remodeled bathroom is a pleasure to use.
• Client loves the bright new look of the bathroom.
• The shower improves our client’s bathing experience. (She hated the old tub).
• New toilet, shower and lav faucets are low flow fixtures using less water than old ones.