Master Bath Remodel - Give Me Space!

Kirkland master bathroom remodel

A few months ago, one of our loyal customers called us back out to help them remodel their bathrooms.  Their master bath especially needed help.  While the existing bathroom was in OK shape, it was really small, and very poorly designed.  Our customers complained that they practically have to climb over the toilet to get in and out of the shower, and while the bench is nice, it  gets in the way of the shower curtain, so water ends up spilling out onto the floor - not good!

Before picture

To get the space we needed to make things right, we decided to steal a little space from the ample master bedroom.  This allowed us to move the toilet away from the shower - 'cause nobody really wants to stare at the toilet while they're showering, right?! - and still have enough room for a double vanity.

Kirkland bathroom remodel (in progress)

The shower size stayed the same, but without the bench there's more room to move and stretch out.

Spacious walk-in tile shower with frameless glass door

And now that the toilet is out of the way, we were able to put in a beautiful frame-less glass door, which again contributes to the open spacious  feel.

Tile niche with mosaic

Niches are a must in any shower.  Here we used the same mosaic as we did for the floor to create an accent.  To avoid the need for bullnose or exposed edges, our tile guy, Eugene, meticulously mitered the outside corners of the niche for a really sleek look.

Applying the drywall finish after re-framing of bathroom

One of the most dramatic changes we made was to vault the ceiling.  They were already vaulted in the master bedroom, but the existing bathroom ceilings weren't.  This made a HUGE difference.

Vaulted ceiling and new skylight for bright spacious bathroom

As a crowning touch we added in a skylight which just pours light into the bathroom.  A real bonus here in the Northwest! Speaking of bonuses - yes, these floors are heated, and while some people might consider this a luxury, all I can say is:  nothing's quite so welcome as the feel of warm tile floors when you walk barefoot into the bathroom on a cold winter morning!

Tile walk-in shower with IKEA linen storage

All combined, the results are jaw-dropping when compared to the original, cramped bathroom!  The new master bath is a beautiful oasis, full of light and space.  Yeah, we're pretty proud of this one!

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