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Can you believe this is the same bathroom?!

We transformed a dark & out dated bathroom into a bright & elegant oasis! We also eliminated a tub, and put in a large walk in shower complete with custom body sprays.
Reading Bathroom Remodel · More Info

Reading Bathroom Remodel · More Info

Comments (58)

  • 11 years ago
    From blah to beautiful. Great work!
    Essence Design Studio thanked Miiko Mentz
  • 11 years ago
    whoa!
    Essence Design Studio thanked pmayer101
  • 11 years ago
    No wonder the angel is "sounding the trumpet". The new bathroom is heavenly!
    Essence Design Studio thanked sunnydrew
  • 11 years ago
    What size is this room? It looks something I can do in my bathroom but I think mine might be too small.
  • 11 years ago
    Awesome......what a difference!!!
    Essence Design Studio thanked Cheryl Lunetta
  • 11 years ago
    Love this bathroom, mine is the before!
    Essence Design Studio thanked Deb Shellenbarger
  • 11 years ago
    Absolutely beautiful.
    Essence Design Studio thanked Eye on edesign
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Very nice!
    Essence Design Studio thanked OTM Designs & Remodeling Inc.
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    @hitmeup - The room size is approx 60" x 90"
  • 11 years ago
    so are the tiles now there concealing what was once a window or 2 ?
  • 11 years ago
    SO WHY COVER A WINDOW? I DON'T LIKE THE BIG SQUARE OF LITTLE TILES MYSELF.
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    No, there was not a window in that bathroom. The mosaic tile picture framed was purely for aesthetics, as we wanted to do something a little more classic in style & unique.
  • PRO
    11 years ago
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    I really like this a great deal. It is amazing how you can take a boring little hall bathroom and turn it into something so nice, the key to this though is the fact that a shower door could be found like the one I see here--and how it was partitioned away from the toilet. You wonder where it was found.....or made.
    Essence Design Studio thanked Home ReNewal Painting & Cabinet Refinshing
  • 11 years ago
    Huge improvement. Well done.
    Essence Design Studio thanked Joanne Heintzberger
  • 11 years ago
    Thank you for posting this! I am sending a link to my mom and sister. Our beach house has a tiny shower that we plan to expand by stealing room from a closet that faces the bedroom. The end result will be a bathroom floor plan exactly like this one. We had been struggling with what to do about the toilet, your half wall keeps the shower light and bright! I had thought we would have to keep the original door opening and have the remainder of the shower behind the wall.
    Essence Design Studio thanked LovesWaterfalls
  • 11 years ago
    This is gorgeous! what a transformation just goes to show what you can do, did you get professional advice or did you design this yourself? just beautiful thank you for sharing just goes to show what you can do to a drab room. Wish it was mine!
    Essence Design Studio thanked jaykarkel
  • 11 years ago
    That light fixture is to die for - beautiful and elegant!!
    Essence Design Studio thanked psparks636
  • 11 years ago
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    Love the bathroom and I think it feels classic, so should feel up to date for a long time with easy tweeks in years to come.
    Essence Design Studio thanked Maureen
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    getting rid of the curtain and the cabinet over the toilet alone makes for a dramatic change. Get job, nice overhead light, I had looked at it as well. Do you have a bathroom fan in place elsewhere?
    Essence Design Studio thanked Incorporated LLC
  • 11 years ago
    Very nice!
    Essence Design Studio thanked plemme
  • 11 years ago
    I'm glad it wasn't the same bathroom! Amazing what a proper remodel can do isn't it. Looks lovely!
    Essence Design Studio thanked chrissiekirk
  • 11 years ago
    Love it. Geat job
    Essence Design Studio thanked queennana1
  • 11 years ago
    Love it! How big is your shower?
  • 11 years ago
    Nice job!
    Essence Design Studio thanked diyer59
  • 11 years ago
    Gorgeous remodel--well done!
    Essence Design Studio thanked Susan
  • 11 years ago
    amazing, you did a wonderful job.
    Essence Design Studio thanked Janet Frausel Harvey
  • 11 years ago
    Really impressive! I am in the early process of doing the same...... updating my condo bathroom which looks like yours. Also changing the bathtub to a shower but my shower head pipes are on the right side, same side as the toilet wall. Did you change anything so that your shower head is on the left?? I saw your extra photos, I love the bench and hidden shelf for shampoos, etc. It all looks fantastic!!!
    Essence Design Studio thanked fgivelis
  • 11 years ago
    Simple elegance - congratulations!
    Essence Design Studio thanked geunderwood
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    @jaykarkel - I had the privilege to work with the homeowner on this project. She hired me for the design, selections and project management with the contractor. It was great to help her create the bathroom she always wanted!
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    @truegrid - We actually have a can light & fan combo in the shower. It looks & functions like a recessed can, but also has a fan function as well. It was perfect for the space, without taking up too much of the ceiling with a traditional bathroom fan!
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    @suzzer - The shower is approx 60" wide, and 30" deep.
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    @frivelis - The homeowners shower head was initially on the right, so we had the contractor switch it to the other side while adding body sprays. We kept the hand shower on the side where the initial shower head was.
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    What a beautiful transformation! I love the accent tile in the shower - it creates a focal point in the space when you walk in.
    Essence Design Studio thanked Robert Sidenberg Inc.
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    LOVE the accent tile and the new sleek colors. Bravo!
    Essence Design Studio thanked Cast Glass Images Inc.
  • 11 years ago
    What was the cost for the renovation?
    Excellent use of a small space. I did something similar, but I will never have clear glass again, it was far too difficult to keep clean.
    Essence Design Studio thanked swedishbit
  • 11 years ago
    Did you do it yourself? Who did you hire to do work if not?
    Essence Design Studio thanked happycl8
  • 11 years ago
    It may not be my taste but it is still an amazing transformation, good job!
    Essence Design Studio thanked asquithoatley
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    @swedishbit - I cannot tell you the exact cost to respect my clients privacy, but I can tell you an average cost for a bathroom this size and with similar materials does range anywhere from $20,000 - $25,000. What drives the price is specialty custom tile & installation, custom wainscot, and the glass shower door in this scenario.
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    @happycl8 - I was lucky to work with the homeowner as the designer on this project. She hired me for the design & execution. I also worked with Brandon Carman of Carman Construction here in Cincinnati on this project as well. The homeowner worked full time, so I helped her with the design drawings, product selections, and worked with the contractor Brandon to make sure the clients dream bathroom could come to life! He did a beautiful job installing everything, is great to work with and the client is thrilled with how it turned out.
  • 11 years ago
    Love the colors, tiles and the light looks amazing. Great work. Have a great and success filled new year! :)
    Essence Design Studio thanked zazfuzzroc
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    What an amazing transformation!
    Essence Design Studio thanked Jouelan
  • 11 years ago
    Beautiful!
    Essence Design Studio thanked mccullb
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Great job! Love that!
    Essence Design Studio thanked DaVill Blinds
  • 11 years ago
    SO COOL!
    Essence Design Studio thanked myperfectadvice
  • 11 years ago

    WOW, love it!

    Essence Design Studio thanked kyleymarielena
  • 11 years ago

    The two window-shaped areas of small tiles aren't working. I understand you wanted to "do something different," but this just looks like you were trying to cover up windows and it makes the shower look smaller than it is. Also, is that a double lip on the shower entry? It looks like something people would trip over.

  • PRO
    11 years ago

    No, that is not a double lip on the shower entry. You may be seeing the variation in color on the marble threshold through the tempered glass.

  • 11 years ago

    I actually think the window-shaped areas are an interesting and unusual use of accent tiles. It looks like washable artwork, rather than the typical stripe that everyone seems to be putting in. Very creative.

  • 11 years ago

    I've mentioned back in December I like your bathroom. My remodeled bathroom is just about finished. I was hoping that I would be able to get that half-wall like you have with the hidden niche. Unfortunately the interior designer and contractor said my bathroom is too small. Plus I'll have to have a sliding shower door instead of a swing out type of door. But I've shown your pics to quite a few people and we're all impressed with the transformation. I might post my pics, but am afraid of negative comments like some others have given to yours. Who wants to hear that after spending thousands of dollars??? Enjoy your bathroom, I think you did a great job!!!

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Great job.