Marble tub surround bathroom

Undermount Tub Bathroom Renovation

Marble tub surround bathroom

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The Renovation Story

What a fun, creative project this undermount tub bathroom renovation turned out to be! It has cool elements like the grey porcelain tile and sleek black fixtures as well as warm touches like the fir sliding door, plant niches and mirror shelves. The black marble vanity top and tub deck are a striking contrast to the white cabinets and the warm wood accents.

Our clients said “it’s time, the bathroom has to go”. We couldn’t have agreed more and so the planning began. They asked for a bright, contemporary style with warm touches, spots for plants and a deep soaker tub. We were excited because this would be our first undermount tub bathroom renovation and we love doing new things!

Undermount tubs are trending in bathroom renovations.

We had never remodeled a bathroom with an undermount tub so this was going to be interesting. Not only did the client want it to be undermount but also the deepest soaking depth model we could find. After some searching we found one which could be undermounted, but it was in Montana! So we drove across the border to pick up the tub (it was going to take too long to ship) but it was definitely worthwhile as the tub looks amazing and the client is thrilled!

An undermount tub bathroom renovation to soak in.

While the undermount soaker tub with the black marble deck is a nice custom touch so is the fir wood sliding door! We had the frame of the door custom welded and powder coated black, then slid the fir wood panels in and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Along with the sliding door, we made custom wood niches for plants at the end of the tub, and fir wood shelving to rest the mirrors on. The black frame of the sliding door ties in quite nicely with the sleek black plumbing fixtures we sourced from Plumbing Online. The fir wood features aren’t the only things that bring warmth to this bathroom renovation as we also added Schluter in floor heat. This is a great system that not only contains the electrical wire below the tile but also decouples the materials at the same time. Click here for another slick bathroom renovation!

PROJECT FEATURES

  • Marble tub deck
  • Marble countertop
  • Tiled tub walls
  • Personalized vanity shelf
  • Hand made plant niches
  • Custom built barn door

BUDGET: $30,000

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Curbless Shower Bathroom Renovation

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The Renovation Story

These clients came to us with some strong ideas. They wanted to embark on a curbless shower bathroom renovation! They also knew that they wanted to incorporate the original chimney that is a part of the charm of their 1940’s Calgary house. While we are always happy to help guide a client in terms of selections for their bathroom, it’s also fun when they have preferences of their own. Together we settled on a layout for their bathroom that was not only functional but also stylish.

Bathroom Renovation Details

Our clients are greeted with heat emanating from the hexagon tiles upon first entering the space, thanks to the electric thermostat heating system from Schluter. Furthermore, custom made walnut cabinets add warmth to the room while also adding plenty of storage. The hand made concrete countertops, chrome waterfall faucets from Riobel, and matte white subway tiled walls contrast the cabinets and give off a more contemporary look. The clients don’t need to turn on the light when visiting in the middle of the night thanks to motion activated under cabinet lighting.

Curbless Showers are Trending

Stubbed toes won’t be a problem with the curbless shower entry. In fact, at first it appears that the shower doesn’t have a drain at all! That’s because the water flows into a linear wall drain that is concealed behind the wall and floor tile. Arguing over the water temperature is a thing of the past as there are two separate Grohe showerheads, each with their own heat control. A custom tiled niche with its own lighting spans the entire length of the shower leaving plenty of storage for shower products. There is no doubt that this is now a very comfortable and inviting space! Click here to see another very unique bathroom.

PROJECT FEATURES

  • Concrete countertops
  • Integrated sinks
  • Wall mount faucets
  • Curbless shower entry
  • Heated tile floors
  • Invisible drain
  • Custom walnut cabinets

BUDGET: $40,000

SUPPLIERS & TRADES

This is a list of the companies that worked with us on this project.

  • Orange Tree Designs
  • Summit Electric
  • Moose Mountain Mechanical
  • Ames Tile & Stone
  • Daryl’s Service Glass
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shower niche bathroom

Shower Niche Bathroom

shower niche bathroom

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PROJECT FEATURES

  • Quartz Countertop
  • Freestanding Tub
  • Tiled Shower Niches
  • French Doors
  • Invisible Drain
  • Custom Walnut Vanity

BUDGET: $30,000

SUPPLIERS & TRADES

This is a list of the companies that worked with us on this project.

  • Orange Tree Designs
  • Summit Electric
  • Ames Tile & Stone
  • Daryl’s Service Glass
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freestanding tub bathroom

Freestanding Tub Bathroom

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PROJECT FEATURES

  • Wainscoting Detail
  • Tiled Shower Niches
  • Freestanding Tub
  • Tiled Floor
  • Sliding Barn Door
  • Custom Inset Storage

BUDGET: $20,000

SUPPLIERS & TRADES

This is a list of the companies that worked with us on this project.

  • Ames Tile & Stone
  • Daryl’s Service Glass
  • Costco
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rainfall bathroom

Rainfall Bathroom

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PROJECT FEATURES

  • Rainfall Showerhead
  • Floating Mirror
  • Wall Mounted Faucet
  • Heated Tile Floor
  • Tiled Shower Column
  • Custom Bamboo Cabinets

BUDGET: $40,000

SUPPLIERS & TRADES

This is a list of the companies that worked with us on this project.

  • Orange Tree Designs
  • Summit Electric
  • Ames Tile & Stone
  • Daryl’s Service Glass
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Ikea bathroom renovation

Ikea Bathroom Renovation

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The Renovation Story

Receiving a call from a past client to tackle more projects is always nice. In this instance our task is to create a bathroom space in the partially finished basement. The homeowner wanted a space that was calming and where they could relax and unwind. At the same time, they liked the idea of a more minimalistic area. Cue our Ikea bathroom renovation.

Installing vertical tile is always a treat, as the more popular method is to place the tiles horizontally. We added a custom shower niche for storage, complete with tempered glass shelves. That allows the tub deck to stay free of clutter. However the best feature of all is one that isn’t visible. Opting for heated floors, the client has a comfy feature to appreciate. Especially in a basement, it’s nice to be able to step out of the tub onto a cozy, warm floor.

For this Ikea bathroom renovation we installed a floating vanity from the Godmorgon line. It allows cleaning to be a breeze. Since the Ikea drawers are designed to fit around the sink drain, it’s possible to use almost all of the vanity cupboard space for storage. The drawers even come with adjustable dividers to coral bathroom items.

We also added sconces with a chrome finish on either side of the mirror. Sconces allow for even lighting of the face and is much more useful for applying makeup. The frosted shades of the fixtures ensure that the light is not too bright or harsh.

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PROJECT FEATURES

  • Custom Shower Niche
  • In Floor Heat
  • Sconce Vanity Lighting
  • Floating Vanity

BUDGET: $15,000

SUPPLIERS & TRADES

This is a list of the companies that worked with us on this project.

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