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A Master Bathroom Stuck in ’92 Gets a 2017 Refresh
Our most recent remodeling project involved updating the master bathroom in a 1992 home in Grapevine, Texas. While the original bathroom was functional, it definitely lacked the aesthetic appeal of the rest of the home, which we recently helped the clients renovate. There was no need to change the layout of the space, aside from installing a smaller tub to allow for a larger shower. The idea was to simply upgrade the room with new flooring, tiles, vanities, counter tops, and lighting. It’s amazing what an impact these changes can make!
One of the main concerns in the original bathroom was the builder grade sit-down vanity. These types of vanities were popular in the 90’s, but are less common today as most people don’t actually sit down with their legs below the vanity while getting ready. As you can see in the before photos, our clients had set up additional plastic storage bins below the seating area of the vanity to make up for the lost storage space. Not only did this create an inconvenience and the expense of added storage, but also contributed to cluttered, messy look.
Another telling sign that this bathroom was built in the 90’s was the large jetted tub in the corner. This trend was highly sought after by homeowners in the 80’s and 90’s, but most people cringe at the thought of having one now, as the jets are known to house mold and bacteria. The wide lip around the edge makes it difficult to get in and out of, especially for homeowners that are aging in place. It’s no wonder it’s such a common request to have this type of tub removed or replaced!
After discussing these and other concerns with the clients, our draftsman drew up the floor plans and 3D renderings of the remodeled bathroom.
The renderings provided a great visual aid for our clients – sometimes it’s hard to imagine your home looking different than how you’ve always known it! Our designers incorporated the colors, styles, and selection items chosen by the clients to produce a realistic, accurate illustration
Using the scaled measurements of the existing bathroom, our draftsman was able show the distinct changes in the space created by the remodel, such as the updated lighting, the redesigned shower and tub, and the extra space created in front of the tub that allowed for a convenient dressing stool.
Before the renovation, the swinging door made it difficult to get in and out of the small space of the toilet room. We removed the door and replaced it with a sliding pocket door. We don’t always recommend pocket doors, but in this situation, it definitely worked to make the most out of a small area!
Before the renovation, the swinging door made it difficult to get in and out of the small space of the toilet room. We removed the door and replaced it with a sliding pocket door. We don’t always recommend pocket doors, but in this situation, it definitely worked to make the most out of a small area!
Due to the size of the smaller vanity to the right of the entrance, we installed a medicine cabinet into the wall above it. Choosing the lighter paint color for the medicine cabinet, the walls and the trim provided a great canvas for the rich stain of the vanity to really pop.
The remodeled bathroom is a beautiful, peaceful retreat that flows well with the rest of our client’s remodeled home. Finishing the project and looking back at what the space was before really makes us appreciate each of our talented designers, craftsmen and vendors that helped bring the dream to life!
