See the magic created by Tileology and Fox Construction taking an out-of-date cramped bathroom from drab to fab.
Like much of the house, the décor had not been updated since the late 80s/early 90s, a very bad time in design with an abundance of mauve and out-of-style florals. The one component of the existing bath that came back in style and fits the period of the house is the brass fixtures, which were salvaged.
Photo by Donovan Roberts Witmer
The tub and shower actually had a drop ceiling built-in with a fan and light that was barely 6-feet high, so it was a real safety hazard for anyone slightly tall! Electrocution with your shower anyone?
Cliff Fox of Fox Construction ripped out the existing tub and shower combo, raised the ceiling back to its original 10-foot height with a new vent and light that’s safely out of reach. In addition, he removed the bulky vanity and counter surround and a very large toilet taking up the majority of the space in an already-small bathroom. Replacing these are a pedestal sink and sleek new toilet from Hajoca. A new glass shower door trimmed in gold from H2 lends an open airy concept to the small space.
Photo by Donovan Roberts Witmer
Photo by Donovan Roberts Witmer
Wow factors abound everywhere you turn in this new guest bathroom with gold grout shimmering between diagonally set pearlescent Oceanside glass tiles from Tileology as well as a herringbone pattern subway tile by Conestoga Tile. The niche glass tiles echo the diamond pattern on the floor tile, an encaustic cement tile by Lili Cement which is very historic in a gray/green and sand color way, also from Tileology.
Designer Cindy Pickering chose the tiles in keeping with the home’s history, yet bringing it up to date with today’s tastes and style. This is their first time using the gold “glitter grout” which is an up and coming trend.
A custom magnolia mural painted by artist Suzanne Rende on the bathroom walls nods to the southern plantation style of the Victorian home built in 1885.