A Dated Bath Gets A Timeless Update

Shown: Enlarged and finished with blue and white tile and a wall-hung sink, the space has more function and a new-meets-old look.

Before the Renovation

The bath was small and lined in dated, dingy pink.

Alcove-Tub Detailing

The tub enclosure is set off by a lowered arched ceiling lined with blue penny-rounds, which are repeated in an accent border around the walls. Homeowner Tip: “Base your palette on something you love. Ours was inspired by a collection of blue and white transferware.”

Slim Look, Sleek Design

The slim toilet, at a scaled-down 14 ¼ inches wide, makes the most of space borrowed from the hall and a bedroom closet. Toilet: Kohler

A Surprising Space Saver

Open shelves, finished with blue paint and filigreed iron brackets, fill a space once occupied by a nonworking chimney. Brackets: Ebay. Paint: Sherwin Williams’ Open Seas

Baby Blues

Blue penny rounds replaced black ones—pried one by one out from their net backing—to lend the flower-pattern mosaic a custom look. Floor tile: Merola Tile

Unifying the Space

The blue border ties together the tub ceiling, mosaic floor, and sink wall. Blue penny-rounds: Merola Tile. Field tile: American Olean.

Form Meets Function

Annexing parts of a hall and closet allowed the home’s only bath to grow from 35 to 58 square feet. Together with new wiring and plumbing, the enlargement led to a more functional layout.

1. Moved one wall out by 5 inches, annexing a portion of a bedroom closet.
2. Replaced the pedestal sink with a wall-mount basin fitted with a towel rack and storage shelf.
3. Added 2 feet to the room by annexing space from the hallway.
4. Shifted the door farther down the wall to create a new, less visible spot for the toilet. Next to the door is an alcove
5. Swapped the 5-foot tub for one 4 feet long to allow for the door swing.