Before and After - Master bath redo of 1992 bathroom

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Before, the master bath was a very dated, awkward setup. When you walked in, you were greeted with a wall and doorway to the toilet/bidet room. In order to see into the backyard, you had to stand next to the toilet. The tile in the shower and toilet room was countertop tile = very slippery.

The bidet was on the opposite side of the toilet room.

Though it's on the second story, it was very odd having a small window in the shower. One of the features of the house are the "butt-glazed" corner windows in every corner of the house.

We swapped the toilet to where the shower was and moved the shower to where the bidet was and added a tub in between. We moved and enlarged the window and centered it over the tub. We were able to preserve the original cherry cabinets.

The after shows how the bathroom should have been set-up in the first place.

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@ Mrs. Pete - We have towel hooks near the shower and on the back of the door. I'm considering free standing racks for hand/fingertip towels. and a towel bar under the medicine cabinet. The wall paint is Knoxville Gray by Benjamin Moore, light fixtures are Hudson Valley, the tub is Ravello by Victoria and Albert - it's the second time I've bought this tub because it's perfect for laying back and reading while still being covered with water. I couldn't find any suitable substitute.

@arcy_gw - I personally like having a step in shower with a bench (it's also a steam shower) and a separate, beautiful soaking tub. Fortunately by reconfiguring the existing space, I got both. Keeping the original 10' cherry vanity was a must. We have wisteria, trees and beautiful sunsets to look at from the second story window. We'll be installing a top down/bottom up shade for extra privacy, when we need it. It's a Frank Lloyd wright "style" house (so say all the neighbors) featuring butt-glazed corner windows, rain chains and beautiful cherry cabinetry throughout the house. The house is all about the windows and bringing light and the outside in is all part of the vibe.

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beeboo22
last year
Looks fantastic! I love the lighting and paint color.
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Aquaiaw Plumbing
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Really really nice design! Great job!
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Thanks everyone! So here's what I did. Very little prep involved. I removed all the doors, drawers, and hardware. Washed everything down with some soap & water with a sponge and dried well with a towel. Then I did VERY little sanding. I mean, less than 60 seconds per door/drawer. Just roughen it up a little. The sides of my cabinets are fake wood veneer, so I sanded those even lighter. Then I rubbed everything down with a tack cloth. Finally I rubbed everything down with mineral spirits. I used 2 coats of Java gel stain and 2 coats of poly (both by General Finishes). I brushed the stain on with a sponge brush and did NOT wipe off. I just made sure there weren't any globs anywhere. I set up a ladder in my garage and hung the cabinet doors so I could do both sides. (I'm pretty impatient!) The first coat of stain took the longest to dry. I applied it sunday afternoon and waited until Tuesday after work to apply the second coat. After that I only needed 24 hours between coats. I applied the 2 coats of poly with an old t-shirt just wiping it on. And that's it folks. Let me know if you have any questions. Here are some threads I used to get the instructions. There are also more pics from different people. http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0109393919706.html http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0112173522421.html
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@Mrs Pete Thanks for the compliments. I'm not that great at envisioning the end result and was a little nervous about it, but wanted to add some pizzazz and our tile guy really knew how to guide me in the selection. The colors don't show as well in these photos, but it coordinates quite nicely. The floor was meant to be the real star of the show. The bottom niche is actually a foot prop for shaving my legs, so yes, I thought the grab bar could be quite handy, especially as we age. I really liked the fact that the mirror would let more of the glass tile show in that area since you can see behind the edges and also that it tilts for a better view of your entire outfit. Thanks for your comments!
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Quite the transformation! I really like the lighting, and the white design around the window frame. Great remodeling, enjoy it!
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Mrs Pete
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Nicely done -- and it's anything but typical! Love the teal colored walls -- calm and restful. Love the wall-mounted faucets over the sinks (easier for cleaning). Like that you included grab bars now and that you got the toilet out of its closet. Plenty of storage. The leaf (leaf?) light fixtures soften what could be a rather masculine color scheme. Like that you've cut down on the amount of glass in the shower ... less to clean.

Two things I'd add: Fingertip towels by the vanity ... maybe a freestanding rack between the sinks? Wait ... I don't see any towel rods; I suspect you just haven't hung them yet. And crown molding to "finish" the walls/ceiling ... it'd boost what you have to perfection.
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arcy_gw
last year
"The after shows how the bathroom should have been set-up in the first place." All that matters is it is now how you wanted it. Congratulations it's a beautiful space. That is quite a large bathroom. I would want to see the lay out of the entire home, perhaps a smaller ensuite with a powder room would have been more useful. I will never understand the idea of a bathroom set up for side by side use or the waste of space of a separate tub/shower. The real estate invested in that one room is substantial. I would never add windows, (why do you need to see to the back yard???) most are more likely to remove them. A sky light gives the wanted light but maintains privacy. Enjoy!!
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The color is stunning, what a great transformation.
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Wow it truly looks amazing! I love the paint color and the bathtub!
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Evolution Group
last year
It is clear that you guys have tried hard!

The colors are chosen very harmoniously, as are the finish materials.

Thumbs up!
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Kendrah
last year
Nice color combo and the dog takes the cake. I also like your grab bars in the shower.
DC Reno
last year
This looks amazing!!

could you share what your above mirror light fixtures are please?
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Nice!
spindle22
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Stunning. Beautiful. Just wow! Your home is so special.
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Karenseb
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Great usde of space and beautiful. Love your exterior home pictures too.
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Oooh! I really like it. The gold accents are everything and that sage color is beautiful. Great job!
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mbfisher3
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The exterior of your home and its design is stunning. Now you have upgraded the interior to match. Love the larger window, The separate tub and shower is lovely and not cramped - I hate seeing people cram a freestanding tub into an alcove and it looks like you'd bump your head on the wall. The colors follow the exterior into the interior. Well done.
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