March is Bathroom Month!

Jamie Pup's Bathroom Redo from 2005

Bathroom makeover anyone? Last month we dealt with soft goods and a good night's sleep, and this month we're getting into the hardware, tile, mirrors and all those things that make your bathroom rock. It's always amazing to discover all the great resources and ideas that go into people's bathrooms and get answers to big questions (see survey below....)...

Submit pics of your amazing bathroom and tell us all your sources.

If it's really good or inspirational, we'll post it for all to see and send you a gift to thank you (the first 30 posted on any AT site only). Please send to newyork(at)apartmenttherapy.com and put BATHROOM in the subject header and check out Jamie's complete bathroom makeover before and after tour HERE.

Comments (7)

I would be VERY interested in seeing an updated classic bathroom at an "affordable" price - which, alas, probably means $20,000.

I have a standard Manhattan bathroom and have decided that most of the stylish options age badly. So my question is: what isn't boring but will look good for years, given how expensive bathrooms are to do and how much they impact the value of an apartment? I'm thinking all white or some bathroom version of multiple whites, if I can figure out what that means.

posted by Taureg on March 3rd 2008 at 2:23pm
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Well, I'm in the midst of a bathroom(s) reno http://www.flickr.com/photos/art_chel/1106001594/in/set-72157600128826994/

I can understand that people don't want to put in something with so much personality that it hinders the future sale of your property.

I guess I'm a little different with my strategy. My strategy is to create a "luxe" look that is definitely modern but blends in with the character of the overall unit. In order to achieve this luxe look though, I am willing to work myself to the bone in order to cut costs.

In addition, my idea is that, this look will be specialized, yes, but not so much that it couldn't be easily changed around by a new owner.

I shall post pictures of the progress. That should help me get motivated to finish the job!

posted by art on March 3rd 2008 at 2:57pm
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I am planning on bathroom remodeling: remove bathtub completely, put in nice tiled (preferably bright mosaic) shower stall with doors, keep the little space next to the shower for extra counter/cabinetry - with rolling laundry storage at the bottom. Replace pedestal sink with a proper vanity sink, replace floor tiles with neutral slate tiles, paint the walls with bright color to match the mosaic tiles in the shower.

Can anyone do a rough estimation of what this would cost?

Sudie

posted by SAG on March 6th 2008 at 9:54am
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We just finished a bathroom renovation. We took out everything except the toilet and the floor. The bathroom is very small -- 8'x5' -- so it was a challenge to fit in a spa tub and also to keep the room from looking cramped.

Total cost was about 12k including labor. We have a great contractor, a very collaborative problem solver. I'm happy with the results. Especially enjoying the tub:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9122901@N02/sets/72157604101920874/show/

posted by minimal4me on March 12th 2008 at 9:47am
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anyone have any experience with waterworks? is it worth the money?

posted by widmerpool on March 18th 2008 at 8:05am
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The bathroom reno by minimal4me looks great. Could you possibly share your contractor info? Are they licensed, insured, etc.? I am planning a small bathroom renovation in a 1BR coop in Queens, and I would like to get recommendations for good contractors for this type of work. Thanks

posted by HarpHall on April 6th 2008 at 10:33am
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HH, sorry, I'm just learning how to check back for comments. His name is Henry Almeida. He's licensed and insured for co-ops/condos. 347-804-6171.

posted by minimal4me on May 23rd 2008 at 9:49am
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