With the previous layout of West + Main Homes agent Sam Messmer’s bathroom, the space was barely usable.
“The sink was located directly behind the door so you couldn’t leave it open if you were in the bathroom. You also couldn’t use the sink without fully closing the door. There were shelves for storage but you couldn’t access half of them because they were too tall to reach at the top, and the bottom was blocked by the sink,” said Sam.
She knew that in order to have a functional space, the bathroom would need a full remodel. To save some money before starting the renovation, Sam made a list of every item she wanted for the new bathroom and purchased it herself, having it ready for the team at Pride Property Services when they came in to demo.
“We had a few layouts and designs in mind and collab- orated with CJ of Pride Property Services on his first visit to our house to come up with the best option for function and space. This entailed losing the tub, a con- troversial decision, I know, for a larger stand up shower, moving the sink next to the shower to open up the entry to the bathroom and get a full-size sink!”
After the major demo was taken care of, including the plumbing, electrical, and tiling, Sam was able to go in and prime, paint, add baseboards, hang fixtures, and build the built in drawers and shelves. This ended up saving her about $3,000 in labor costs.
“I love the amount of light and space in the bathroom now! It is so calming and spa-like in there we each definitely take our time getting ready in the mornings soaking up the new space.”
CONTRACTOR: CJ OF PRIDE PROPERTY SERVICES
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