A Classy Washroom Makeover

The original washroom was a DYI project of the previous homeowners. While they were proud of their job, it wasn’t professional and had some issues.

The Issues

From a design standpoint, several things stood out:

• The toilet was separated into its own room. Not bad on its own, but it was crammed against one wall, and the rest of the room looked empty.
• The spa was bordered on three sides and felt closed in. Its stairs jammed up against the shower and didn’t leave enough room in that area.

From a professional standpoint, there were other issues:

• The drywall work was poor in some areas. The ceiling needed work as well as the area around the shower.
• The drywall angled out at the shower and looked wrong. We guessed that it was due to the plumbing. This was later confirmed as the homeowners were unaware of how to install it into the wall. In addition, the hot and cold lines were reversed at the mixer. They “fixed” the issue by installing the value upside down.
• The tub never drained correctly and was damaging the ceiling below. It was again caused by improper installation and shoddy plumbing.
• The toilet suffered from other issues, and the solid stack they modified looked like someone had tried to paint it with glue. Not sure what they were trying to achieve, but much of it had to be redone.

The Design

The proposed design was much more spacious and had some notable features:

• A large Neo-Shower with custom glass
• Vertical Subway tiling. A first for us
• Wall-to-wall tiling
• Custom wainscot and crown moulding
• “Invisible” joints on casings

The Final Product

We think the final product was worth the effort, and this bathroom renovation is one for the books!