Many Ken Spears Construction clients choose to remove their freestanding soaking tub during their bathroom remodel. Some homeowners wonder if taking out the tub is a good idea for their resale value, but your home should fit your lifestyle now. Our Paw Paw, Il client wished to improve the flow in their bathroom and rarely used the soaking tub. They called on us to make the change, and our bathroom renovation specialists answered the call!
Project Overview
One Paw Paw, Il couple were ready to move on from their hard-to-get-into freestanding soaking tub. They also wanted to improve their shower access and didn’t need the oversized vanity that assumed so much space in their bathroom. So they turned to Ken Spears Construction. Removing a freestanding soaking tub is no easy task, but our team of experienced bathroom renovation team promptly began the work. We delivered a bathroom design that made their time in their bathroom more enjoyable and provided the space they needed to enjoy their shower. While we were at it, we updated the bathroom with some added features to improve storage, convenience, and aesthetics.
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Challenges for the Homeowner
Our clients found it difficult to get in and out of the bathtub. They also needed better access to their shower. We helped them achieve the following:
- Better flow and layout
- Updated design elements, including flooring
- Comfortability and accessibility
How We Solved the Problem
We met with the couple in their home, assessing their current bathroom design. After discussing their needs and wants for their bathroom, our design team created a plan to give them the space, convenience, and comfort they desired. We worked together to choose new flooring and design elements and got to work in short order!
We started by removing the freestanding bathtub, freeing up valuable space in the bathroom. We then installed a spacious shower with oversized tile in a subway pattern and a frosted glass window to allow for natural lighting. The affordable porcelain tile is in a marble finish, providing an upscale look for a great price! The new shower is easy to access and big enough to move around. We included a shower bench to improve their showering experience and make the process safer.
LVT flooring is highly durable and waterproof, making it the perfect choice for our client’s new bathroom. We installed the easy-maintenance flooring and moved on to making the shower easy to access. We accomplished this by removing the large vanity and putting in a solid surface countertop.
Design Elements Used to Create The Master Bathroom Spa Retreat
- Removal of existing freestanding soaking tub
- Installation of a shower with 12” X 24” Marble Finish Porcelain Tile
- Solid surface countertop
- Heavy ½” glass shower door and panel with shower bench
- Incorporated frosted glass window
- Exchanged flooring with LVT flooring
