Twenty years after building their home in the countryside outside Fayette, Ohio, this couple were ready to rethink their primary bathroom. The teal walls, single-sink vanity and corner shower-tub layout felt dated and underwhelming, especially the tub they rarely used and the cramped storage. They had always imagined a more customized retreat that reflected how they actually live, but the options just weren’t there when they built the house.
With a clear vision and a collection of inspiration photos in hand, the homeowners turned to Lange Custom Builders to transform the space. By removing the corner tub and expanding into two closets, the team added 35 square feet, freeing up space for a floating walnut double vanity and a spacious low-curb shower that lend a light and airy feel. Oversize checkerboard porcelain floor tiles and richly toned zellige shower tiles add personality and texture, delivering a classic-meets-modern bathroom that finally feels tailored to the couple’s preferences and lifestyle.
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These changes freed up space for a custom-built floating walnut double vanity. The contemporary piece features white sinks with vertical sides, luxe gold widespread faucets with square spouts and a Calacatta Viola marble-look quartz top with a 6-inch mitered-edge profile. “She had an inspiration picture we went off of for the vanity,” Lange says. “Especially the counter.”
Large-format (24-by-24-inch) matte porcelain floor tiles in white and asphalt with light gray grout add durability and drama. “The material is very practical, and they give the bathroom a bold statement with the checkerboard pattern,” Lange says.
Larger operable double-hung windows on two walls flood the space with natural light and fresh air. “They also made the bathroom feel a lot bigger because they’re more proportional to the wall space,” Lange says.
Floor tile: Sterlina II in white and Asphalt, matte finish, 24 by 24 inches, Emser Tile; sinks: Verticyl, Kohler; faucets: Allaria widespread with square spout in Luxe Gold, Brizo
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Arched mirrors and white-and-gold pendant lights add a glam touch, while new LED recessed ceiling lights improve overall illumination. A warm off-white paint with soft, creamy undertones (Alabaster by Sherwin-Williams) keeps the space bright without feeling stark. “Alabaster is a color we use often in our projects,” Lange says. “It’s for people who want white but a bit of more warmth to it.”
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The shower includes a fixed modern shower head and hand shower on a slide bar in a gold finish. A custom double niche and built-in bench feature the same quartz as the vanity counter and shower curbs.
Shower fixtures: Litze in Luxe Gold, Brizo; wall tiles: Burnt Sugar, 4 by 4 inches, Zia Tile
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Before: The corner shower sat next to an aging white toilet. “The toilet was sort of just out in the open,” Lange says. A small linen closet to the left of the toilet, hidden behind a door, added little function. Lange and the homeowners saw the potential to reimagine and expand the space.
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Who lives here: A couple with teenagers
Location: Fayette, Ohio
Size: 185 square feet (17 square meters)
Design-build firm: Lange Custom Builders
Before: The former 150-square-foot bathroom had teal walls, an off-white ceramic tile floor and a large corner tub with tiled deck that the homeowners rarely used. “It wasn’t functional and they needed more storage space and an open flow,” says Lindsey Lange, co-owner of Lange Custom Builders. “This couple came to us with a clear vision of what they wanted since they built this home 20 years ago and were ready to make it their dream bathroom with style and function.”
A standard single-sink vanity (partially seen on the right) sat near the tub, while the toilet and small corner shower were positioned across the room. Two small closets further broke up the layout.
Two windows over the tub brought in natural light, but the room still felt dark. “She really wanted to see the window from the door of the bathroom and bedroom,” Lange says. “She wanted as much natural light as possible.”