Master Bath Makeover

A master bath makeover replacing cultured marble with natural stone has totally  transformed an outdated room into an elegant & relaxing retreat.

Our 15-year-old master bath needed a makeover. The builder grade cultured marble was beginning to crack and stain, so it made sense for us to forge ahead with a remodel.

We wanted to get a look that we loved without spending a fortune. For inspiration, I pinned myriad bathrooms on my “Home” Pinterest board. When I decided upon the look that I wanted (soft & neutral), the next step was choosing tiles that fit the bill but that stayed within our budget.

I learned quickly that beautiful tile can be found in all price ranges, and my most helpful resource in this area was South Cypress. They helped me get the look that I wanted within my desired budget. I visited the local showroom here in Birmingham for help and to get tile samples, and I visited SouthCypress.com for ideas as well.

Here are a few photos of our project. For more “after” photos and a complete list of products used, click here.

Our Master Bath Makeover

Before:  The tub and shower were made of cultured marble, and the tub sat low on the floor. The floor was 12 x 12 ceramic tile with too much movement/pattern. The window treatment had served us well but was too heavy for the look that we wanted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After: We built an elevated deck for a drop in tub and tiled the deck with small, offset tiles laid vertically to add the illusion of height. The floor tiles are 18 x 18 honed travertine in a soft, neutral color. The window treatment was removed and a pendant light added. (I found the Flambeau pendant on a trading site; it is one of my favorite finds ever!!!)

 

 

Before: The shower was cultured marble with no space to sit and only a small recessed area for soap and shampoo (thus the unattractive shower caddy that we had to place in the corner). The shower door was heavily seamed and also too short.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After: We tore out the cultured marble shower and had one made with tile. We went all the way to the crown mould with natural honed travertine laid in a subway pattern.  The corner shower seat is tiled to blend seamlessly with the walls. The recessed areas are placed vertically; his slightly smaller one on top and my larger one on bottom. We used 2 x 2 honed travertine tiles on the shower floor. The shower door is much taller, going almost to the ceiling.

 

For more after photos of our project and a complete description of materials used, visit this post~Elegant Stone Bathroom Remodel~featured on Renovation 1500.

We couldn’t be happier with our new master bath. It is amazing how huge a difference natural stone can make in the look and feel of a space.

Thanks for taking a peek inside our home:-)  I so appreciate all of you for stopping by! Be blessed, and stay savvy!!!

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