BEFORE: The new bathroom completely relocated all of the plumbing fixtures so that their space could have a better flow as they both utilize the bathroom in the mornings. Having a water closet was a non-negotiable for the hubby so by swapping it's location with the shower I was able to keep it in the final design while enlarging the shower significantly. Clear glass on the shower allows the sunlight to filter into the rest of the room and added to it's open feeling.
AFTER: The shower was relocated to the previous water closet area utilizing the light of the window. The window was replaced to be watertight since the original window operated on a pulley system. Ceramic white carrera tile was used with an accent of purple in the niches for an unexpected surprise. While on the design the husband had knee surgery, so they were quite open to the idea of adding grab bars for any future health issues.
AFTER: The vanity was the inspiration for the entire design, based on a photo the homeowner had saved to her Houzz ideabook. She said when showing me the photos "I never expect that I could have something so custom at my budget", and that was a challenge I felt needed to be solved! Most of the cabinetry was from Aspect and combined with the talent of our carpenter we were able to give them a look that seemed extremely custom while sticking close to their original budget.
AFTER: The large garden tub was removed, now allowing a place for her to sit in the morning and get ready. The right corner was left open to allow for a chair or a small piece of furniture to be added as they shopped antique stores (one of their favorite activities). A lovely wallcovering was added under the chair rail and in the water closet. The covering had a slight shimmer to it to reflect light and had a look that was reminiscent of stucco.
AFTER: Figuring out the mirrors, trim, lighting, and backsplash were the trickiest parts of this bathroom remodel. To achieve the custom look we had the backsplash made to the depth of the wood and the arch in the backsplash and mirror were custom templated after the trim work was complete. The look of the vanity as you walk into the bathroom sets the tone for the entire space.
BEFORE: The large garden tub hadn't been used by the homeowners in the seven years they had been there and took up a large majority of the room. Even though the ceiling on that side was drastically sloped I knew we could find a better use for the space!
BEFORE: The vanities were separate and caused a lot of aggravation for the homeowners when they tried getting ready at the same time. Clearly done in the 80's the green carpet and brass fixtures were an eyesore and didn't fit with the character of the home at all.
BEFORE: The shower was small at only 32" and didn't allow for the husband at 6'4" to shower without bumping his arms on the vault. Also, the weird angles and walls left a lot of space unused and difficult to clean.
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Historic Home Bath Remodel
The Saxman's owned a small 1920's cottage home in one of Indianapolis' older neighborhoods. The existing bath had been done utilizing the attic space on the second floor in the 1980's and needed a drastic update. They loved the time period their home was built in and wished to restore the bathroom to a style that seemed fitting of the beautiful woods and unique character.
