08/25/2026
Our master bathroom isn’t exactly ‘finished’, but it’s been functional for a little while. 🥳🥳🥳 You can look back at other posts to see where it started.
It all started because of a failing shower pan. Gutted this room all the way down to the damaged floor joists. Removed the drop ceiling bulkhead above the shower. Repaired, replaced, reframed, re-drywalled.
Went with a polished Dolomite in the shower and a matching matte version on the floor. I read that can make tiny bathrooms feel bigger. I might regret white tile on the floor. 🫣 Good thing I can swap it down the road if I hate it. 😂
Went with a while solid surface shower pan because I just wanted something straightforward super sturdy, and easy to clean. Found a beautiful walnut vanity at Lowe’s, and swapped the top for a sintered stone with a bit more pop than our tiles. I used Moen plumbing fixtures throughout.
I created a custom waterfall mosaic feature using mixed metallic tiles so fixtures could be mixed and matched as we please. However I mostly went with a classic brushed nickel. I did the white at the back of the shower niches, but a small part of me wishes I put some metallic in there. I plan to create a recessed shelf off the vanity to carry the tile detail into the other part of the bathroom.
The mitered niche trim turned out well. The vigo frameless shower door was easy to install and works like a dream. It’s has 3/8” glass.
You can see my pitiful attempt at seeing if plants will survive in that room. The goal is to run mature pothos vines off guide wires along the walls or ceiling. That’s a massive 48” x 36” tall medicine cabinet that also creates an effect of making the room feel bigger.
Stay tuned for a recessed shelf, make up mirror, extra recessed cabinet install, and some kinda better plan for towel bars. 🤪🤷🏻♀️ My choices might be weird, but they’re for us. This took me WAY too long, so that’s why I’m not a full blown contractor. 😂😉
