our house remodel: the bathroom

Welcome to the next stop on our house remodel tour – the main level bathroom!

There’s no getting around it…this is a small bathroom. Little. Diminutive. Tiny. But that is just what you get in a 1950’s ranch home. And we’re okay with it. Would this former long-time apartment dweller love to have enough room to twirl in here? Of course. But it’s got sneaky storage solutions and overall serves our needs just fine! But before we dive into her future, let’s take a look at her past. Here’s what we found from the 2013 listing:

And here’s how it looked when we bought the house:

Honestly, not a lot has changed since then…we even have a striped shower curtain. Ha!

We have a lot of ideas about which direction we want to ultimately take the design of the bathroom. In the meantime – here’s our most modern and neutral contender. The black frame on the sleek new window speaks to the black hexagon tile floor and the shower panel frame.

The biggest change in this design is also the biggest space saver: replacing the bathtub with a walk-in shower. The small black hexagon tile floor carries into the shower for a seamless appearance. This little visual trick also help make the room feel bigger. And we know this tiny little bathroom needs all the help it can get in the space department.

Unfortunately, a larger vanity is just not an option; instead we ensure it allows for maximum storage underneath. The arched mirror doubles as medicine cabinet for toiletry storage and there is basket storage in the cubbies above the laundry chute (it’s original…score!).

We again kept the walls neutral to allow the saturated accent colors in the artwork really shine. Similarly, the classic beveled subway tile is the perfect backdrop for the classic pub style footrest we’ve repurposed as foot support for leg shaving. These brass tones are carried throughout the room within the plumbing fixtures as the historical feel balances out the new modern touches.

Are you dreaming of remodeling your bathroom? Here at Insighed Designs, we believe in affordable interior design and would love to help! You can choose from our basic kitchen + bathroom package with 8 of the most impactful product selections or customize your package to change or add catalog items. You can also add space planning or work with us in person if you are within 25 miles of Madison, WI!  Each of our designs come with a photorealistic image of the room, design narrative, and a clickable catalog. You can then do the work yourself or give a copy to contractors for comparable bids!