Tub Removed, Shower Built From Scratch - Full Bathroom Gut and Remodel

This one started at the studs. Not a cosmetic refresh - a full gut. Walls stripped down to the framing, plumbing repositioned, and everything rebuilt from the ground up. That's the only way to do it right when the existing layout and fixtures are past their useful life.

Once the framing was sorted and the plumbing was updated, we got to work on the tile. New large-format floor tile throughout - a dark, veined stone-look porcelain that completely changes the feel of the room. Clean, modern, and a serious upgrade from the old white-and-navy diamond pattern that was there before. Tile work like this takes patience. Proper layout, consistent grout lines, and no shortcuts on the prep or setting bed.

The tub footprint got converted into a walk-in shower with a curved sliding glass door and a white subway tile interior. Built-in corner shelving, a brushed nickel fixture package, and a low-profile base. It's functional without being fussy, and it makes the space feel a lot bigger than a tub ever would.

The finishing details are what pull everything together. A blue-grey vanity with a white undermount sink, brushed nickel hardware, and an LED backlit mirror that lights up the whole vanity area evenly. Fresh paint on the walls ties the grey tones together. Every piece was chosen to work with the others - nothing random, nothing clashing.

When bathrooms are this far gone, the temptation is to patch and paint. But you end up spending money twice. Starting fresh means the next owner of this space - whether that's you in ten years or a future buyer - isn't dealing with hidden problems behind pretty finishes. That's the difference between a real remodel and a cover-up.