Sometimes it’s not always necessary to enlarge or reconfigure an already well-functioning space — occassionally an update with well-selected items, additional storage and just enought “splash” will make your budget-conscious clients very happy with their new room.
My client’s 1993 master bathroom was in need of an update — the glass block peek-a-boo shower stall had lost its appeal. The room had “good bones”; It was generous in size, well configured and had many quality products. And since budget was a factor, we decided to keep the same footprint, have fixtures remain in their same locations (keeping plumbing costs down), use some of what we had, and to shop wisely for new products that would enhance and update the space.
The travertine porcelain tiles were purchased in a big box store for $1.68 per square foot. The double sink vanity cabinet, in excellent condition, was professionally repainted expresso brown and reinstalled with a new Cambria top and undermount sinks. The jetted tub stayed in place and was polished, and we used the Cambria material on its deck (and continued it on into the shower to create a bench). The original dark shower stall was transformed into a transparent glass box, creating the illusion of a larger space. And additional storage was addressed with oversized medicine cabinets (from the Pottery Barn Outlet) and a custom-built unit for an underutilized corner area (please see before and after photos).