It was time to update this couple’s bathrooms in their historic 1910 City Park home.
Secondary hall bathroom (NKBA PEAK 2024 WINNER) – the layout, fixtures, and finishes were original to the home. A radiator under the window and a bathtub at the entry made for an uncomfortable and awkward layout. The wife longed for storage and a free-standing tub under the window that was appropriate to the era of the home. To meet her desire, every fixture in the bathroom needed to be relocated. With the new 3-drawer vanity located by the door, the tub under the window, and the toilet between them, the room now makes more sense and feels more spacious. Ceramic, mosaic floor tile consistent with the home’s era was the starting point for the new fixture and finish selections. Beautiful floral wallpaper, a decorative tile bar crowning the wall tile, and a new roman shade on the window finish out this award winning bathroom.
Primary bathroom – the existing primary bath was an addition to the home that never fit the home’s aesthetic. The shower was enclosed with floor to ceiling walls. In addition to being very dark, it made the rest of the bathroom feel extremely small. We cut one wall down and topped it with glass and added a glass “window” to the other wall that aligned with the window over the toilet to allow natural light to flow into the shower. White, laminate vanities and linen cabinets were replaced with warm wood toned, raised paneled doors that reflect the era of the home. The same floor tile as the hall bath was repeated here in a neutral, light brown and a custom decorative tile provides a decorative element in the shower. A new niche in the shower keep clutter off the shower bench and a new hand shower makes cleaning so much easier.
