Master Bath Makeover - Southern Living

Photo Laurey W. Glenn

Vanity Before

A too-small mirror and misplaced light fixtures topped off a ho-hum vanity. The lights, hung vertically, resembled traffic signals.

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Vanity After

This room’s layout remains unchanged to keep plumbing costs down. The new vanity proves the required plumbing parts don’t have to ruin the desired look. Open cubbies below the two bowl sinks have removable panels in the back to allow access to pipes. The new mirror above the vanity is cut to accommodate two sconces and faucets. A large cabinet to the right of the vanity adds storage.

Photo Laurey W. Glenn

Shower Before

It’s easy to imagine this enclosed shower on a space shuttle. Unfortunately, who wants to bathe like an astronaut trapped in space?

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Shower After

The new design combines the linen closet and original shower to enlarge the tight space. Two walls of heavy-duty glass give the shower an open feel. Travertine tiles line the floor and walls for an elegant look inside.

Photo Laurey W. Glenn

Tub Before

A sea of blue carpet covered the floor and the sides of the tub like overflowing water. The tub itself, a swirling design of aqua and white, resembled a bar of Zest soap.

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Tub After

A freestanding tub is a shapely replacement for the old one. The floor is now neutral travertine. An added luxury: The contractor installed an electric heating mat under the tile.

Master Bath Miracle

Vanity Before

Vanity After

Shower Before

Shower After

Tub Before

Tub After