Several months have passed since we have remodeled our bathroom, and I am very happy with the outcome of the remodel. The bathroom project was the costliest part of the renovation of our old house; however, considering the transformation, I think that this remodel was worth every penny.
For several years the house was a rental and some of the “updates” were made by our long term renter to suit his needs and taste, so there were a lot of things that we had to completely redo or change.
After deciding to take back the possession of our house, the first thing we wanted to change was the bathroom and the kitchen.
The original bathroom was the typical forties bathroom of a small rancher; very small size, small shallow tub, a toilet and a vanity with an overall boring and tired look. Since changing the size of the bathroom was impossible, we were looking for ideas on how to make changes that would create the feel of a larger space.
However, while we wanted the space to feel larger, we had to focus on a design that would not involve changes in plumbing, so this way we would remain within our budget.
In the end we decided to take out the tub and replace it with a walk in shower and frameles glass doors. This decision proved to be the right one as this change alone instantly made the small bathroom feel much larger.
The uninterrupted view created by the frameless shower doors, and uniform tiling throughout, give the impression of spaciousness, diminishing that claustrophobic feel of an old, small bathroom.
The small open shelf bathroom vanity also adds to the feel of spaciousness.
I opted for a frameless vanity mirror to complement the frameless shower door and create an elegant and minimalistic feel. The simple, white narrow shelving below the mirror and above the toilet tank add an interest to that wall. By changing accessories on those shelves I can always create various looks so my bathroom can be always interesting.
The bathroom floor as well as the shower enclosure is tiled all the way up to the ceiling with natural stone mosaic tiles.
Ceiling height tiling created that grand feeling of the shower area, and moreover added to the overall feel of the spaciousness in the bathroom.
I am very happy with this remodel, as my bathroom now feels larger and has a modern vibe with a touch of classic; something I was striving for.
Now, are you ready for that BEFORE and AFTER moment?
So here it is: the very ugly BEFORE,
and much prettier AFTER.
Have you done any major remodeling lately? I would love to hear from you.
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Thank you for reading.
Besa
Oh my gosh! Your “before” looks exactly like my “now!” I’m so inspired by your new bathroom, and I’m pinning your shower enclosure and door to show my future contractor. 🙂
I am so happy to hear that my bathroom remodel inspired you. Would love to see how your bathroom turns out when you are done. Thank you for stopping by and taking time to comment.
Besa
That CANNOT be the same bathroom in the before!! Holy cow you did an amazing job.
Thank you for your sweet comment. I am also amazed by your furiture makeovers; each piece in “after” photos is stunning. Very inspiring.
Besa
what a truly gorgeous after! love that tile work and the open feeling. great job!
Thank you so much for stopping by and taking time to comment.
Besa
This is an amazing transformation and gorgeous! Way to go!
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Oh my word, this amazing and what a fabulous transformation. I love the tile, so pretty and I really love the frameless mirror with the shelf below. Every detail is perfection. Thanks so much for linking to Inspire Me and I hope you and your family have a very Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving. Hugs, Marty
Thank you so much for taking time to stop by and for you sweet comment. Also great thanks for hosting your wonderful link parties Marty; always pleasure to link up.
Stunning transformation! It looks just like a spa!
-Shelley
Thank you so much for taking time to stop by and comment.
Besa
Gorgeous bathroom….totally gorgeous!
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Beautiful job! Love how serene it is now!
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Wow!!! Looks amazing!
Thank you.
This is stunning! My parents needed an inspiration for their upcoming bathroom remodel and I am pinning this just for them!
Thank you for the compliment. I am glad that you found my design inspirational.
Your bathroom remodel is absolutely stunning. I will be featuring this tonight at my Fall into Fall party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. Thanks. http://diybydesign.blogspot.com
Great thanks for the feature and for hosting the link party.
What a fabulous transformation! I love the open feeling and the tile! Thanks for sharing it with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Thanks Jann so much for hosting and for stopping by to comment.
Hi, just hopping by to let you know that I will be featuring you at SYC this week.
hugs,
Jann
That is awesome.So honored. Thank you so much Jann.
Besa
Elegant and AMAZING!!!! Featuring today! : ) hugs…
Great thanks for the feature and for hosting. Always a pleasure and lots of fun to participate at your parties.Have a lovely weekend.
Love your remodel, you did a fantastic job! Can you list brands for the vanity and frameless shower door?
Thanks for stopping by my blog. The brand of the vanity is Martha Stewart purchased at Home Depot. The frameless shower door is custom made by Builder’s Choice: http://bcshowerdoor.com/.
My mouth literally dropped..this is by far the best bath makeover I’ve seen.. I truly love it.. gotta pin it
Thank you so much for your compliment. It made my day.
Your bathroom is beautiful. I have a very small bathroom as well and we are looking to remodel this spring. I love the vanity with the storage underneath…can you please tell me where you purchased it? Thank you!!!!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your comment. The vanity was purchased last year at Home Depot and it is Martha Stewart brand.
Hi!… Do you mind me asking what size of bathroom this is? We are looking at taking a bedroom in our old home and changing it into a master bathroom and a small guest bath. This layout seems like it would be great for our guest bath if we have the right space for it. What a beautiful room and LOVE the glass shower door and how you tied the flooring into the shower walls. Thanks! 🙂
Hi Halli,
Thanks you for complimenting my bathroom design. I am away from home and cannot take the exact measurements of the finished bathroom; however, this is a very small rancher bathroom which used to fit a small regular bathtub, toilet and a small vanity. You may get the idea about the approximate size by checking the “before” picture. Hope this helps.
Very nice remodel. The open shower and tile look great. Well done.
Where did you get the vanity? I cannot find one like that. We want that exact one but we are going to put a bowl on top instead of in…looks awesome!
The vanity is from Martha Stewart line and was purchased at Home Depot.
Your before bathroom looks just like our guest bath. I love all of it and particularily the tile. Can you tell me what it is and where you purchased it? Thanks
The tiles are natyral stone purchased at Home Depot.
Gorgeous! I was also wondering what wall color you used? I have similar stone in my bathroom but can’t find the right color to flow. Thank you!
The wall color is Silver Plate by Sherwin Williams.
Do you remember where you purchased your tile for the shower? I am wondering if you know the manufacturer.
The shower tiles were purchased at the Home Depot, but I do not know the manufacturer. Thanks for visiting.
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It looks awesome! That was my dream bathroom 4 years ago (same layout except the sink was going to be on a floating shelf), but 2 guys thought otherwise. Least I can show them how nice it could have looked. GREAT job!
Thank you so much for the visit and for taking time to comment. I wish those 2 guys had listened to you so you could end up with your dream bathroom. Cheers Besa GM
Looks amazing- well done! What are the dimensions of this bathroom? Would love to compare with the footprint of the one I’m about to redo.
Well done! I am looking for a shower door similar to what you installed. One that has hinges attached directly to the wall. Does your door swing in or out, or both? Thanks for answering
The shower door is custom made and the door swings in and out! Thank you for visiting!
I absolutely love this transformation! it looks so much bigger and brighter! The inspiration I needed this week to get me through my own bathroom rennovation
I am so glad that my bathroom reno inspired you! And yes, it indeed looks and feels much bigger and brighter! Thank you for visiting and taking time to comment!