Our client converted a claw foot tub into a shower 4 years ago.  She was starting to notice water damage to the plaster.  A neighbor had done a similar conversion many years earlier.  The neighbor eventually suffered extensive rot to structural framing in the bath and the room below.  The repairs cost over $20,000 without counting any cost of aesthetic remodeling. Our client spoke with one bathroom contractor who suggested a full remodel costing $30,000.  She called us for a 2nd opinion.     

After some exploratory holes, we found that the damage was only cosmetic.  I bought an riser & oval curtain rod designed to protect the walls around a clawfoot tub.  The problem was fixed with the riser & curtain rod, curtains, plaster repair and paint.  We left the client with instructions about how to ensure no water escaped the shower.

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Before we remodeled, this bath was a classic hall bath dating from the 1950's. White tile with a black border, gray Formica countertops, a standard white enameled cast-iron tub and geometric wall paper. The client wanted a comfortably sized shower with the ability to operate a hand-held & overhead showers independently ... 

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Think how much more ordinary this home would appear without the deep taupe color in the foyer. When you arrive you enter a compressed area -- an area of calm and enclosure that marks a resting point in your trip from the street up the walk to the home. The white trim and artwork...

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My client wanted to create a sophisticated, serene look without too much expense.  The original kitchen cabinets were oak with a door pattern and a honey stain seen in far too many homes. The oak floor was dull  ... 

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