A complete change in atmosphere: dark floor tile and an enclosed shower gave way to light finishes, a warm wood-tone vanity and a bright glass shower. Follow the project from the original bathroom through preparation, tile installation and the finished room.
Before & after
The bathroom
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The walk-in shower
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What changed
The renovation brought the floor, tub area, shower and vanity into a lighter, more coordinated design. Preparation and tilework formed the foundation of the update, followed by the room’s visible fixtures and finishing details.
Selective removal of the old floor finishes, vanity and shower enclosure.
Shower-base, wall-panel and floor-surface preparation.
Light bathroom floor tile and a coordinated tiled tub surround.
White shower wall tile, a recessed niche and a round mosaic shower floor.
A wood-tone vanity, countertop, mirror and updated lighting.
A clear glass shower enclosure, wall finishes and trim details.
The work, step by step
Stage 01
The original bathroom
The starting space had dark floor tile, a dark tub surround, a white vanity and an enclosed shower. These views show the existing layout and the finishes that shaped the renovation.
Original tub area and dark bathroom floorOriginal vanity and enclosed showerOriginal bathroom layout from the entry
Stage 02
Selective demolition & preparation
The old floor finishes, vanity and shower enclosure were removed as the work area was opened up. Selected wall and ceiling areas were exposed, and the room was prepared for new surfaces and finishes.
Selective demolition and wall preparationBathroom floor and tub-area preparationOpen work areas before the new finishes
Stage 03
Shower base & tile-ready surfaces
The shower base and wall backer panels were fitted, with the recessed niche formed into the shower wall. Floor underlayment and the tub surround were prepared ahead of tile installation.
Shower base and backer-panel installationTub surround and floor underlayment preparationShower wall panels and recessed niche preparation
Stage 04
Bathroom floor & shower tile
Light rectangular floor tile replaced the dark floor finish. White subway-style tile was installed in the shower, with detailed cuts around the niche, corners and fittings. The photographs show the tilework while installation was still in progress.
New bathroom floor tile during installationShower wall tile installation in progress
Stage 05
Vanity, lighting & bathroom finishes
A wood-tone vanity, light countertop, mirror and updated lighting created a warmer focal point. The tub area received a coordinated light tile surround, while fresh wall finishes and trim brought the room together.
Finished vanity, countertop, mirror and lightingFinished tub area and light bathroom floor
Stage 06
The completed walk-in shower
The finished shower combines white wall tile, a recessed niche, a round mosaic tile floor and a clear glass enclosure with metal hardware. The transparent enclosure opens up the view of the new tilework and completes the transformation.
Finished tiled shower with clear glass enclosure
A brighter bathroom, finished around the details
Light tile connects the bathroom floor, tub area and shower, while the wood-tone vanity adds warmth. Clear glass keeps the shower visually open and brings the finished tilework into view.
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