Modernizing a Historic Home's
Bathroom while Preserving its Timeless Charm

With a carefully crafted plan, we set to work, modernizing the space while ensuring it felt as though it had always belonged. The goal was clear: refresh the room, add much-needed storage, and incorporate modern amenities—all without losing the timeless charm that made the home so special.

The first steps included safely removing all the lead paint, cracked floor tile, and an old laundry chute to free up additional space. The bathroom was then demolished down to the framing and subfloor, and the old laundry chute was sealed off. With the room stripped, our production team could true up uneven walls and level out the severely sloping floor to make a great base to rebuild.

BEFORE

Restoring Elegance

We opted for a matte white porcelain hex mosaic tile with a matte black hex double border to replicate the original period design for the new bathroom floor. Removing the old, heavy cast-iron tub, which weighed over 600 pounds, proved to be a challenging task. However, it allowed us to replace it with a stunning claw foot tub and a new toilet.

The project faced another obstacle in sourcing fixtures and finishes that matched the classic design. In particular, finding a square-base toilet similar to the original piece was a priority. Additionally, the original bathroom lacked ventilation. To address this, we installed new can lights and a heat/light combo fan, providing brighter lighting, ventilation, and warmth—ideal for older, drafty homes.