A Bathroom Designed to Age Gracefully

Scope: This Primary Bathroom Remodel transformed an aging primary bath into a cleaner, brighter, and more accessible space—designed for safer day-to-day use without sacrificing style. The layout improvements focused on easier movement, a more functional shower area, and updated finishes throughout.

The Homeowner’s Goals:

• Improve comfort and accessibility in the master bath
• Create a more open, usable layout (especially around the toilet area)
• Upgrade the shower with safety features and better functionality

A key design upgrade in this Primary Bathroom Remodel was the introduction of a freestanding soaking tub, transforming the room from a purely utilitarian space into a personal retreat.

The tub was carefully positioned to serve as a visual centerpiece while maintaining clear circulation around the room. Its sculptural form softens the overall geometry of the bathroom and creates a strong contrast with the surrounding tile and cabinetry. This type of tub offers deeper soaking comfort than a traditional alcove tub and reinforces the spa-inspired feel of the remodel.

Plumbing was reconfigured to accommodate the freestanding installation, including precise rough-in coordination for the tub filler and drain to ensure clean sight-lines and long-term serviceability. The result is a tub that feels intentional, elegant, and relaxing—without compromising function.

Features:

Accessibility-forward layout updates

• Reconfigured the toilet area to reduce tight “confining” walls and improve maneuverability
• Added proper in-wall blocking for grab bars and bathroom accessories
  Shower upgrade
• Built a new shower layout with integrated bench seating and grab bars for safer bathing
• Framed shower niches for everyday storage (soap/shampoo)
• Finish and fixture refresh
• Updated vanity/lavatory area and lighting plan for a brighter, more modern feel
• Coordinated door/hardware and finish selections as part of a complete, permit-documented scope

Tile & Surface Finishes
The finish selections were chosen to balance durability, ease of maintenance, and visual warmth:

• Shower wall tile provides a clean, modern backdrop while enhancing light reflection throughout the space
• Integrated shower niches were finished to blend seamlessly into the tile layout, offering convenient storage without visual clutter
• Shower bench seating was fully waterproofed and tiled to match, reinforcing both safety and design continuity
• All tile transitions and terminations were carefully detailed for crisp edges and long-term performance.

Vanity, Fixtures & Hardware

• The vanity area was updated to feel lighter and more refined, complementing the new tub and shower:
• Updated lavatory fixtures provide a modern profile and reliable performance
• Coordinated hardware and accessories create a cohesive look across the space
• Concealed blocking installed behind walls allows for future flexibility in grab bars or accessories without surface-mounted compromises

Lighting & Overall Ambience

• Lighting upgrades were designed to support both function and mood:
• Brighter, well-placed task lighting improves everyday usability
• Balanced ambient lighting enhances the calm, spa-like atmosphere—especially around the tub and vanity areas

What sets this remodel apart is how the finishes and features work together. The freestanding tub delivers a sense of luxury, while the thoughtfully selected materials, neutral palette, and integrated accessibility features ensure the space will remain comfortable, stylish, and practical for years to come.

This project is a great example of how thoughtful remodeling can make a bathroom feel both more luxurious and more livable—with practical accessibility features integrated into the design (rather than looking “added on”).