Project Details
- Project Name
- Affordable, Stylish Bathroom Remodel
- Location
- Philadelphia
- Project Types
- Single Family
- Project Scope
- Renovation/Remodel
- Year Completed
- 2012
- Awards
- 2012 Remodeling Design Awards
- Consultants
-
Bronwyn Reice,General Contractor: Kenneth Grono
- Project Status
- Built
- Cost
- $24,000
- Room or Space
- Bath
- Style
- Traditional
Project Description
Priorities
- Ditch the existing pink tile and update this bathroom on an affordable budget
- Create a design inspired by the home’s remodel in the 1950s rather than its Victorian origins
- Utilize the existing bathroom fixtures
Solutions
By installing affordable new tiles in a bold pattern, the Buckminster Green crew was able to bid farewell to the existing bathroom’s dated pink tile.A neutral tile floor allows the blend of white, black, navy, and grey wall tile to stand out as a key element of the 1950s design.
The finish on the porcelain tub required sanding and buffing to fix damage and remove glue residue from a previous installation, but it was saved for use in the remodeled space. And after undergoing simple face-lifts, the existing sink and radiator were salvaged as well. New chrome accessories — sink and shower faucets, a magazine rack, and towel bars — along with a wood-frame oval mirror, enhance the vintage 1950s vibe.
Judges’ comments
The judges were impressed with how much the remodeling team accomplished in a small space and on a small budget. They felt that the simple design elements and the reuse of major fixtures was innovative and successful. One judge even commented that this remodel “was the best $14,000 I think anyone has spent all year.”PRODUCTS
Bathroom plumbing fittings: Kingston BrassFlooring: porcelain tile from American Olean
Lighting fixtures: Rejuvenation
Mirror: Hitchcock Butterfield
Toilet: Gerber
Wall tile: Dal Tile
