A quieter primary bath

A walk-in shower and a longer vanity made the room easier to share on weekday mornings.

Bathroom · Fictional case study

The starting point

The original vanity had one usable drawer and little room beside the sink. The shower door also opened into the main walkway.

The plan kept the main plumbing wall. That made room in the scope for a recessed shelf and better vanity lighting.

The shower opens clear of the vanity, and the drawers hold daily items below the counter.

Stock photos illustrate the scope. The images depict different homes.

Kitchen

A narrower island gave two cooks room to pass and freed up the path from the back door.

Basement

An unfinished lower level became a family room with storage and access to the utility space.

Start with the room, the city and what you want to change.