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Guest Bath Before and After

New construction home with a poorly designed bathroom w/ no light. Demolished existing bathroom and replaced it with counter height bamboo shaker cabinets w/ LED light strip under Toe Kick, Caeserstone honed countertops (rosemary), ceramic tile floors, and shower surround, LED recessed lighting, and a second light fixture above sink.

Comments (54)

  • 12 years ago
    Hi Scott, the online Caesarstone PDF says they do offer different radii for the edges.
    May I ask how you decided on the very sharp edges ? Thanks.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    This is a wonderful update, congrats !
  • 12 years ago
    Well done! Love the new bathroom.
  • 12 years ago
    Kudos to you for making this bath into a walk in shower. So practical.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    You did a great job. I love the walk in shower. Your choice of tile is wonderful. Great job!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Thanks everyone for the compliments, it's nice to know that unbiased people actually like this bathroom ;) THANK YOU! I really tried to design a bathroom that not only I would love, but also one that future homeowners might enjoy as well. Thank you! I forgot that the toe kick light was not showing in the photo I posted, here is the opposite end.

    Ed, I actually had a friend use her camera to take the photos, I will ask her and get back to you. The sinks are Kohler Ladena, the faucets are Delta Vero and the toilet is a Kohler Cimarron. I'm unsure about the edges, but will get back to you. The edges are sharp, expect I did round the corners out since i was advised it would be best due to chips, etc. Thank you by the way for the info on uploading photos, etc. This is actually the first time I have done this and I'm a bit perplexed by the process, haha.

    Please let me know if you have any other questions, I would be happy to answer them, thank you.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I put the toe kick LED light strip on a motion sensor. This bathroom is located in a daylight basement with no windows and it works as a great option for house guests as the light comes on automatically as they enter the bathroom.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Love that led light strip! And the motion sensor is a great idea too. Does it stay on for a certain length of time? Love the idea for night time trips to the bathroom, instead of night lights or dimmers.
    Scott Haase | REALTOR® thanked ReMax - Lisa
  • 12 years ago
    Really nice and clever with the toe kick.
    Scott Haase | REALTOR® thanked condomary
  • 12 years ago
    I love, love, love this new bathroom. The layout is very similar to my daughter's bathroom and I want to remove the tub and do what you did. I will save your pix as inspiration photos. You did a wonderful job.
    Scott Haase | REALTOR® thanked Voyageurs47 Voyageurs 47
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Beautiful update! Very modern and elegant!
    Scott Haase | REALTOR® thanked purehome
  • 12 years ago
    Wow, fantastic job! I love the walk-in shower and great idea to add the LED's on a motion sensor!
    Scott Haase | REALTOR® thanked Lesley Delle_Grazie
  • 12 years ago
    Great transformation!
    Scott Haase | REALTOR® thanked Kristen Clayton
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Lisa, the motion sensor stays one for about 15 seconds, but I positioned it so that as long as there is some type of movement with the feet that it'll stay on. I also ensured that the recessed lights in the ceiling are on two separate switches. The one in the shower provides GREAT light for gatherings and guests. Once again thank you everyone for the comments, it's definitely reassuring to read all your comments to know that this bathroom works. :)
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Love the toe kick lighting! Really adds depth the already beautiful bathroom. Great idea to put it on a motion sensor too.
    Scott Haase | REALTOR® thanked Inspired LED
  • 12 years ago
    Maybe it's just me, but I'm really tired of seeing tan tiled bathrooms. They are absolutely everywhere & there is nothing unique about them.

    Sorry, but the color palette between old & new is the same, tired color.
  • 12 years ago
    Looks great to me. Nice finishes. No bathtub, but a walk in shower. Think we will see more of this in the future.
    Scott Haase | REALTOR® thanked grobby
  • 12 years ago
    Awesome job
    Scott Haase | REALTOR® thanked chanelle1968
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Thanks Inspired LED for the compliment! Much appreciated!

    Bungalowmo, thanks for the response, but I'm not sure you are looking at the right photo? I welcome your comments of course and understand it may not be what you would select, however the bathroom is not tan, but gray. Just wanted to clarify the color.

    Grobby, thank you for the response as well! I think this will be a trend in the future, especially with an aging population and water conservation.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Thank you Chanelle 1968! :D
  • 12 years ago
    Great Job! I love the continuous floor. We're doing a floating cabinet in our master with under mount LED lighting. The idea of the light sensor is a terrific idea. Could you tell me what sensor you used and where you mounted it? Thank you.
    Scott Haase | REALTOR® thanked James Tucker
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Thank you 11hungrybb for the compliments, much appreciated! :D The sensor and lights are from Håfele I believe, I purchased them from the cabinet designer @ her store. The mounting part of it was a pain because I was trying to keep it pretty well hidden, however I used the mounting hardware and attached it to the toe kick with the wires hidden on the side.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Love the transformation, looks modern...
    Scott Haase | REALTOR® thanked SPACIALISTS ( 3D Rendering and Architectural Viz D
  • 12 years ago
    What is the dimensions of the whole space?
  • 12 years ago
    beautiful
    Scott Haase | REALTOR® thanked mayr126
  • 12 years ago
    This is so nice! It's the exact footprint of our master bath and we have been looking for something like this. Our cabinets are in great shape, but it's the 90s oak. Love love love this!
    Scott Haase | REALTOR® thanked Linda Rooney
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    What kind of light fixture is the one in the shower? We are going to remodel and I would like the option of a light fixture in the shower, but I also wanted something that would not be a shock hazzard!
    Scott Haase | REALTOR® thanked Stamps Design Services
  • 12 years ago
    Could we please get an idea of what this cost? It's just what I would like to do. (I have to tell you, the floor and counter look tan or beige to me too, but I love a neutral bath.)
    Scott Haase | REALTOR® thanked Shea Joy
  • 12 years ago
    I love this so much and it would work great in my bathroom. however I'm always concerned about the value of the home going down by taking out the tub. anyone else had that issue or no?
    Scott Haase | REALTOR® thanked josiemax
  • 12 years ago
    That was the same thought I had only because our realtor said it initially when we purchased our 1959 ranch. I would be willing to chance it with a gorgeous bathroom like this one.
  • 12 years ago
    Josiemax, I don't think that's a problem (I sold real estate for years). You do need at least one tub. In a bigger house, you should have one accessible for children and one large one in the master.
  • 12 years ago
    I only have 1.5 bathrooms in my home. So I guess I would be that exception. If I did this I wouldnt have any tub at all.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    lhalttunen, the dimensions are 11.6 L, 4.10' W, 7.8' H.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Stamps Design Services, the shower fixture is a recessed LED light with a glass piece to protect it from water intrusion.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Shea Joy, the cost for this project ran about $12,000.00 for gutting it, materials and labor. The most expensive pieces were the cabinets, countertops, and glass shower of course which took up majority of the budget themselves.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    In this particular house there are 2 additional bathrooms with tubs which still provide the necessity of having a bathtub(s). The idea of having a curbless shower was important and to give the eye a seamless viewpoint from the beginning to the back of the wall. if this had been my only bathtub I wouldn't have taken out the tub, however if it's important to you and you plan on being in the house long-term why not do something that you are going to love and enjoy! :D BUT this can be tricky since there is always that little reminder in the back of your head about resale, haha.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Shea Joy, the countertop and floors do have a beige appearance in the photo which I believe is caused by the LED lighting, however the floors are definitely grey in person and the countertop has a greenish, grey-ish tinge to it, I was really trying to maintain a very neutral color selection to create a timeless bathroom that wasn't going to be dated.

    I wanted to thank you all for your comments and questions, again I enjoy the feedback. Thank you!
  • 12 years ago
    what was the total cost of the re do?
    Scott Haase | REALTOR® thanked Maggie Holbrook
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Hey Northwest Elements Home Design Inc,

    Great job at changing things up for the better. Were loving the new and innovative contemporary/modern feel to your new bathroom.

    Team NuBirch
    Scott Haase | REALTOR® thanked NuBirch
  • 12 years ago
    That looks amazing, great job! Love the feel of it.
    Scott Haase | REALTOR® thanked shal1217
  • 12 years ago
    Great job! What is the brand of hardware for the cabinents?
    Scott Haase | REALTOR® thanked Kris
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Truly love the new bathroom! A very clean look and fresh!
    Scott Haase | REALTOR® thanked David Frosch
  • 12 years ago
    Wow!
    Scott Haase | REALTOR® thanked Jennifer Abbott
  • 12 years ago
    Love the new bathroom! I am interested in the shower door as I have the identical layout except my bathroom is not as long. My shower fixtures are on the same side as shown and I was worried about doing a swing out shower door as one would have to walk into the shower to turn it on. Currently I have a sliding door so am able to slide the door on the left and turn the shower on and wait for the water to reach temperature before getting in the shower. I love the look of the glass going all the way to the floor, so if you haven't encountered any problems, I might consider what you did.
    Scott Haase | REALTOR® thanked cani
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    kvanbuskirk, I used restoration hardware's Strande pulls.

    Cani, completely understand your worry about the shower door. This particular door has the option to swing in or out and I was worried about the door itself damaging the tile or wall so I put little bumpers on the walls. The door is the perfect height to keep the water inside the shower.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Nice job !
  • 11 years ago
    wow!! I´m planing on stealing your idea, I have the same layout.
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Thanks Raquel! I think it turned out pretty well. Calm and soothing. :)
  • PRO
    11 years ago

    What is name of tiles you used and cabinet with the colors