Small Bathroom Remodel

The idea going into this was to create a feel of openness and comfort in a very small area.  This was accomplished by eliminating the tub, using a transparent glass shower door, replacing the original cabinet sink with a pedestal and by bringing in natural light.

 The window in the shower was made larger and a 14" x 45" skylight was added to allow more natural lighting as seen in this view from the entry.

This is a small 5'x7' room.  The design, selection of materials and fixtures, tile layout, and all of the work were done by me with the exception of the tile installation. 

The room was gutted, new electrical and lighting were added with sconces on each side of the custom mirrored medicine cabinet above the sink.  The size of the window was increased and a skylight installed to lighten up the previously very dark room.   The plumbing was modified from a tub to a shower configuration.  The tile was installed and a new high seat toilet, pedestal sink, fixtures and a new door were installed.

Before work (taken with flash)

Original Tile removed

Even with a new larger window the room was dark during the day.  A small sky light fixed it.  Walls being prepped and new shower plumbing rough in.  Original toilet was left in place for practical purposes until the tile was ready to go in.

The drain had to be moved from the tub location for the shower.

Sky light being added to bring in the light.

Beginning tile work.

Tile and shower pan installation.

 View of completed bath from entry.

View of pedestal sink and custom mirrored cabinet from shower area.