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The Why

Our client sought a timeless bathroom retreat to provide respite from her hectic lifestyle while reflecting her sophisticated taste. When purchasing her 100-year-old home, she knew renovating the only full bathroom would be an immediate priority. It was imperative to marry classic design elements with modern sensibilities, respecting the character and age of the home while infusing it with updated style.

BEFORE 

At the time of purchase, the bathroom showed its age – most notably, yellowed fiberglass shower walls, institutional-style grab bars, peeling mauve wallpaper, heavy oak fixtures, cracking plaster ceiling, and a lack of an exhaust fan. With the pedestal sink, it was woefully shy of storage and morning prep area.

It definitely had signs of a pieced-together renovation circa late 1970’s.

Intentional Design

Our vision for this classic bathroom design was to preserve the character and essence of the older home while incorporating modern amenities. The client wanted to value the home’s history while providing a sanctuary of comfort and style for its inhabitants.
Throughout the remodel process, we worked closely with the homeowner to understand her unique needs and preferences, ensuring that every aspect of the design reflects their vision for their dream bathroom.
To be specific, their wish list included:

  • A soaking tub
  • More storage (Any storage would be an upgrade!)
  • Increased counterspace
  • Modern style features:
    • Under-mount sinks
    • Shiplap ceiling
    • Hexagon matte black floor tiles and shower niche to match
    • Matte black accessories
    • Cherry wood cabinets
    • Subway Tile

The Details

The trendy blend of classic materials and color palette turn this 70’s bathroom into a timeless space our client can be comfortable in for years to come! 

Drawing inspiration from classic design principles, our team curated a palette of soft whites, deep blacks, and warm wood tones to evoke a sense of timeless sophistication.
The sleek and timeless details:

  • Kabinart Cabinetry
  • DELTA Saylor Tub & Shower Trim in matte black
  • Unique Calacatta Metro Quartz
  • Corner fit, free-standing tub

All blending together to be both aesthetically appealing to the eye and easy to maintain. This tiny bathroom can now fully optimize its space, appearing much larger than it did initially! 

The Serene Oasis

Take a virtual step inside this tranquil master bath in the Koke Mill East Subdivision, where we transformed a dated, pink-infused space into a serene oasis! This transformation modernized the bathroom and blends a sense of tranquility with timeless elegance. The result is a bright, calm, and inviting space that our clients absolutely love. 

The Before: Pink, Pink, and more pink 

The original bathroom was a blast from the past with its pink tub, pink vanity, and even a pink toilet. Not only was the space dated, but space wasn’t practical for the homeowners. The cramped layout included both a tub (hardly used) and a shower, making the space feel cluttered. To top it off, the homeowners were more than excited to rid of the carpet in their master bathroom.

The oversized garden tub becomes the new walk-in shower with bench seat and the old pink fiberglass stand-alone shower turns into a fantastic built-in linen cabinet storage. 

The Details

The bright yet cozy tones turn this 70’s bathroom into a timeless (and accessible!) space our client can be comfortable in for years to come! Our team curated a palette of soft whites, variety of greens and dark flooring to create a calm oasis.

More on the details:

  • Onyx Shower Base
  • Adura Flooring in Villa Coal
  • Conestoga Cabinetry in Premium Hard Maple
  • Quartz Vanity Top
  • Glazzio Jules Charcoal Accent Tile
  • DELTA Saylor chrome fixtures

All blending together to be both aesthetically appealing to the eye and easy to maintain. This beautiful master bathroom now has adequate storage, utilizing every inch to its full potential! 

Upon first glance, you will feel the calm in this freshly remodeled primary ensuite bathroom located in Centennial Park Place, Springfield, IL. Warm grays and whites come together with Showplace Cabinetry in Dovetail Paint, Adura LVT flooring in Steele, MSI Premium Plus White Quartz tops, and Calacatta look shower panels. Add beautiful matte black fixtures and hardware and you have a classic modern bathroom to be enjoyed for years to come.  

This fresh color palette, along with increased functionality and accessibility, met our clients needs beautifully.  

before image of primary bathroom

With minimal reframing required, the new bathroom design included an enlarged shower space and new plumbing design allows for shower controls to be accessed outside of the water spray. Single panel heavy glass creates a doorless entry. 

AFTER

This modern bathroom design isn’t just sleek and pretty on the eyes but created with functionality in mind! The mirrors can be opened for extra storage, perfect for a medicine and cosmetic cabinet.

The beauty of a bathroom remodel is taking what you don’t like about your space, and replacing it with features you LOVE, while also keeping the practical parts your previous space had! Truly, the best of both worlds.

 

The mirrors can be opened for extra storage, perfect for a medicine and cosmetic cabinet.

In the heart of countless homes, down a familiar hallway, lies a space often overlooked—the hall bathroom. It’s a space mainly utilized by guests or kids, and for many, in desperate need of a transformation. This remodel is a testament to how a simple space can transform into a haven of charm and elegance.

The homeowners knew they wanted a timeless bathroom makeover they would be proud to show guests for years to come, keeping accessibility and functionality at the forefront. 

The journey began with the addition of a window—a gateway for natural light to pour in! It brightens every aspect of the room, especially the Naval Blue bamboo vanity cabinet with open shelving and the gorgeous Carrara marble countertop. It was then time to say goodbye to the outdated tub and say hello to a beautiful subway-tiled shower with a glass penny round tile accent! The heavy glass doors make the space look larger without adding any square footage, and removing the tub will make this space accessible for years to come. 

Lastly, the shiplap walls and LVP flooring bring a rustic modern flare, pulling the design elements together. This space’s combination of colors and textures creates a tranquil space every homeowner dreams of. 

AFTER

Blacks, grays, whites and natural elements take beautiful shape in the master bath remodel on the West side of Springfield. Elegant but not too stuffy finishes make for a gorgeous and oh so live-able space. Elements we love include:

  • Midnight stain cabinetry with decorative open shelf storage space
  • Silver porcelain tile floor
  • Modern take on subway tile on walls, accent tile that plays well with both cool and warm tones
  • Free standing soaker tub and floor mount tub filler faucet
  • Penny round marble look shower floor tile
  • Recessed shower niche
  • Pretty granite on vanity top and cap of partial wall

Homeowner’s Remodeling Goal

Enjoying your little slice of spa time starts with the primary bedroom ensuite in your own home. This newly remodeled primary bathroom just speaks calm into your very first moments in the morning and prepares you for rest at the end of a hectic day.

The original bathroom plan for these DreamMaker clients included a corner garden tub and two separate vanities, all with a heavy dose of dark accent tile surrounding. The homeowners were looking for a bright and cohesive new design with high functioning and low maintenance materials in mind, as this is a season of life that includes multiple children involved in multiple activities.

 

primary bathroom entry
primary bathroom small single sink
primary bathroom busy tile and glass block
white frame glass shower door

The Renovation Plan

Maximizing the bathroom layout starts with removing the garden tub to create space for a great low threshold shower. Replacing a dated glass block window with a slim horizontal window, sometimes called a letter box window, at eye level allows that beautiful daylight to still fill the space without compromising privacy. Double bowl vanity and reduced depth counter cabinet equipped with hidden electrical outlet in appliance garage.

The low maintenance bathroom materials we love in this space include the LVT flooring and subway stamped shower wall panels and one-piece shower pan – beating the grout game beautifully.

New Bathroom Materials

Showplace Cabinetry

     Pendleton Door | Naval Blue

Appliance garage with interior electrical outlet and tall cabinet storage

Silestone Quartz | Pietra

Adura Luxury Vinyl Tile | Legacy White with Gray

The Onyx Collection | White subway 

Glazzio Accent Tile | Carabella Grey

Heavy glass shower door 

Piece by piece and room by room, this young family is totally modernizing their Lake Springfield home. The existing master bathroom was dated in style and lacked functional components for their busy family lifestyle.

To be specific, their wish list included:

  1. Large walk-in shower with built in bench seat.
  2. Double vanities for better storage, better morning routines, and better marriage.
  3. Modern style features:
    • Vessel sinks
    • Wall mount faucets
    • Floating vanities
    • Doorless shower
    • Wall hung, tankless toilet
    • Slab front cabinet doors
    • Black fixtures
    • Linear shower drain
  4. Luxury splurge – heated tile floors

We love the smart design decision to increase the soffit over shower and toilet area, along with adding new short-depth wall to define these two areas. New, obscured single pane window replaces casement windows. Shower size goes from a mere 30”x 40” to a spacious 48” x 80”.

The sleek and modern new details:

  • Showplace Cabinetry
    • Black Satin
    • Milan door
  • Cambria Quartz
    • Brittanica
  • Toto tankless toilet
  • Happy Floors, 12×24 Etna Color Gris
  • Delta matte black fixtures

Primary Bathroom Make-over 

Reality is, fiberglass shower units with corner seats are just not as impressive as we all thought they once were (and as for the garden tub, same sentiments). There is so much more showering space to be had and so much more style to show off in this low profile walk in shower and focal point slipper tub.

From builder-grade cabinetry and a one-piece shower to a bright, open, and stylish primary bathroom retreat.

Design Details

All the pretty little details from the ground up:

  • Removal of column in the middle of the room and dividing wall with cut-out at sink, flooring, and all fixtures in bathroom.
  • Mannington Adura Luxury vinyl tile flooring in Century Mineral
  • Onyx low-profile shower base and corner bench in Carrera
  • Shower walls tiles with Daltile Multitude Origami, behind tub Daltile Elevare in Carbon, niches in Glazzio hexagon accent tile.
  • Heavy glass shower door and walls
  • Clarke free-standing solid surface slipper-style tub
  • Furniture style vanity cabinet by Showplace Cabinetry, Pendleton door, in a gorgeous Gauntlet Gray

If you can relate to the woes of columns, small fiberglass showers with aluminum track doors, and unused garden tubs, then you qualify for a free consultation with someone on the DreamMaker Design Team. Seriously, it is worth your time to discover the right solution to your dated master bathroom.

Visit our Design Center and Showroom located at:

DREAMMAKER BATH & KITCHEN OF SPRINGFIELD

3730 WABASH AVE.
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62711
(217) 529-9300

9:00am—5:00pm, Monday—Friday

Excited to make this master bathroom all that she had dreamed of, this homeowner chose to remove the never-used tub and enjoy the walk-in shower that should meet her needs long into the future.

With the long-term in mind, all items on the wish list were addressed. This includes heated flooring, low maintenance Onyx Collection shower with custom shower bench, dual function shower fixtures for overhead and/or seated bathing, low barrier entry shower base, fold down teak bench in dry off area and full storage pantry cabinet with roll-out tray shelves for ultimate access to all items.

Tiny spaces are challenging for sure, and this small bathroom packs style and simple function into the roughly 6’x7′ footprint.

A new modern classic kind of style splashed from head to toe in this itty bitty bathroom brings as much functionality as it does curb appeal. Design elements that make this more than just an updated bathroom include the custom black steel base for pedestal sink which makes a modern/retro statement, classic chrome fixtures and white subway tile throughout. Heavy glass panel splash guard for shower and low profile shower base are not intrusive on the precious space.

The natural charm of an exposed brick chimney chase in this 1920’s home is like icing on the cake. Enjoy!

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Springfield, IL 62711

217.529.9300
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