Two Outdated Bathrooms Get a Complete Modern Overhaul

Here's what we were working with - two bathrooms that had done their time. Oak vanities, laminate countertops, basic tub surrounds with builder-grade tile, and that heavy, dark color palette that was popular a decade ago. Functional? Sure. But not exactly something you'd look forward to walking into every morning.

Both spaces got a full gut and rebuild. We're talking new vanities with white quartz counters, LED backlit mirrors, brushed nickel fixtures throughout, and wood-look tile floors that run clean from wall to wall. The difference in how the rooms feel - brighter, bigger, more put together - is hard to miss.

One of the bathrooms kept the tub but ditched the curtain rod setup entirely. We installed a sliding glass door enclosure that completely changed the look of that half of the room. Clean lines, no fabric bunching up, and a built-in shower niche to keep everything organized. The other bathroom went a different direction - the old jetted tub came out and we built a walk-in shower in its place. Hex tile floor, a built-in bench, rain head, and a full frameless-style glass door setup.

That kind of layout change - swapping a tub for a custom shower - is one of the most popular bathroom remodel decisions we see right now. And it makes sense. A well-built walk-in shower adds real usability to a space that a jetted tub sitting mostly unused just doesn't deliver anymore. When it's done right, with matching finishes and clean tilework, it holds up and looks sharp for years.

This is exactly the kind of work we do at A Broke Girl Plumbing LLC. Full bathroom remodels, custom shower builds, fixture swaps - we handle it all. Two bathrooms, two completely different feels, both finished to a high standard.