Cozy Classic Bathroom

Project: Cozy Classic Bathroom Remodel in Wakefield, MA (AKA #ProjectCozyClassicBath)

The name speaks for itself on this project, as we packed so much luxury and functionality into this cozy and classic bathroom! Before the renovation, this second floor bathroom only contained an original clawfoot tub and lacked on storage. Our clients wanted to add a walk-in shower, maximize storage and also give the tub a new lease on life by reglazing it.

During the design phase we emphasized maintaining the spirit of the 1920s home, by developing a classic and timeless aesthetic and a plan to reuse existing materials where possible. To gain space to add a shower, we bumped out the entire bathroom into the upstairs hallway and landing area. By reusing the original stained door, moldings and casing, you would never know the bathroom’s footprint was not original to the home.

We maximized functionality and luxury in the new layout, including a generous tall linen cabinet (with an electrical outlet inside for charging toothbrushes and razors out of sight!), a vintage-inspired sconce and lighted mirror (wonderful for applying makeup!), and a wall-mounted towel radiator (ah, the luxury of a heated towel!). The small but mighty shower was outfitted in classic white subway tile, with timeless shower fixtures and frameless shower glass panels that allow natural light to pour through the space.

With a classic black and white color palette, remixed with charcoal gray and soft blue, the new bathroom is a serene and highly-functional everyday getaway for our wonderful clients. We were so pleased to work with them on this project and hope they enjoy their new space for years to come!

Cozy Classic Bathroom in Wakefield MA
The beautiful palette of black and white, rich gray and soft blue keeps the bathroom feeling classic, luxurious and interesting.
Cozy Classic Bathroom in Wakefield MA
We stole space from the hallway to bump out the bathroom wall, and increased storage with a generous tall linen cabinet and single sink vanity.
Cozy Classic Bathroom Vanity in Wakefield MA
We maximized the luxury features in the room with a wall-mounted towel warmer, and a hidden outlet in the tall linen cabinet for charging toothbrushes and razors out of sight.
Cozy Classic Bathroom in Wakefield MA
The rich dark gray color bounces around the room from the cabinetry to the outside of the clawfoot tub, to the window and door casing.
Cozy Classic Bathroom Soaking Clawfoot Tub
New life was brought to the original clawfoot tub by reglazing, painting, and updating the fixtures.
Cozy Classic Bathroom in Wakefield MA
We added a custom walk-in shower with a privacy wall and beautiful shower glass. Clean and simple white subway tile wraps the shower and tub surround with contrasting grout for a pop of classic pattern.
Classic black and white mosaic floor tile sets the foundation.
Cozy Classic Bathroom in Wakefield MA
The lighted mirror provides wonderful lighting for applying makeup!
Cozy Classic Bathroom Materials Selection in Wakefield MA
We kept the emphasis on re-using original materials and maintaining a design aesthetic that feels appropriate for the 1920’s home.

Take a walk-through tour with our designer Jenni Jacobs, while she explains how this all came together!

We truly enjoyed working with these clients on their classic and timeless new bathroom, and we appreciate their kind words: “Dear Jenni, Marc and the team at McGuire + Co., Just a quick note of thanks to let you know how pleased we are with the remodeled bathroom! After using it for a few weeks now – it is like it always existed that way, but with much better functionality (shower, storage, outlets!) than before. And, of course, it is so pretty! Please extend our thanks to your team and team of sub-contractors for their high quality of work and craftmanship.”

If you would like to see what this space looked like before the remodel, please check out our Before and After Gallery, and check out our full photo gallery for this project on our profile at Houzz.

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