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

3D floor plan

 

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:

Bathroom - 2013 listing

 

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

Bathroom - 2022 listing

 

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

 

small ranch bathroom

 

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.

small bathroom

 

 

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.

 

small bathroom with shower

 

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!).

 

small bathroom

 

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!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back in 2023, we gathered bids from design-build firms to remodel our 1500 SF ranch home. We were quoted $85k – $150k alone for the 10′ x 11′ kitchen. And then there was another $5,000 – $8,000 cost on top of that for the design. While I’m sure their work would have been great and the housing market is strong in Madison, the reality is that it’s just not smart to invest that much in this home.  I think there’s a lot of folks in a similar position to us – deciding between doing the work themselves or hiring a small contractor.

Early on in my interior design career, I worked for remodeling contractors designing kitchens and bathrooms. I learned that these are not projects you want to go into without a plan – regardless of how big or small your budget may be. That’s why we are now offering affordable kitchen and bathroom designs. Because everyone deserves to come home and breathe a sigh of relief.

 

How can we offer affordable kitchen and bathroom designs? We focus on the major players. Our basic package includes a standard set of 8 of the most impactful product selections. Then, you can customize your package if you want to add or change catalog items. You can also add space planning or work with us in person if you live within 25 miles of Madison, WI!

 

 

When you’re ready to get your kitchen or bathroom design started, submit a 50% deposit of the basic package fee and schedule your consultation. If your project will be virtual, email us photos and dimensions of your room. If you need assistance, we’ve got a photo guide and measurement template to help you out.

During the consultation, we will talk about your budget, style, and needs for your space. We’ll take a look at the style boards on our Pinterest page and talk about what you react strongly to – both good and bad.

 

After the consultation, you will receive a mini-moodboard with two sets of the four most impactful catalog items. This gives you a little preview and an opportunity to give us feedback on which direction to take the design. How do they make you feel? Does one of the options really hit the mark? Do you love the floor of one but the cabinet of another? Don’t like either of them? Whatever it is, I promise we want to know. Because we already know the road to a successful design experience is paved with your open and honest feedback.

CONGRATS – the time has come! Your completed design package will be received in your email inbox. The personalized photorealistic 3D images and design narrative are formatted to resemble a catalog with the final page linked to each products’ brand website.

 

It should be noted that including brand links is a departure from our furnishing design packages, which link directly to a vendor’s website. The reasoning for this is that kitchen and bathroom projects are usually completed by a contractor – who will provide you a bid based on pricing from their established vendor relationships. So we have designed our basic package to be used as tool to help you gather comparable bids from multiple contractors. Once you’ve chosen a contractor, they can use it as a guide for their design team and/or material vendors.

If you are DIY proficient and plan to do the work yourself, we’ve got you covered too! You can customize the basic package to include direct vendor links for just $250. During your consultation, we will discuss if there are any local or nationwide retailers you would prefer to patronize.

Thank you so much for choosing Insighed Designs. If you are interested in more of our affordable interior design offerings, check out The Collection!

boho bedroom with colorful rug