The original 2nd floor full bath of this 1920’s brick home had a design simplicity and serenity that the homeowners wanted to preserve, including the original hex tile flooring, stained glass window, and radiator. The rest of the bathroom components were updated with new period fixtures and new wall tile. The original built-in linen cabinet […]
Urbana, IL This relatively small bathroom was made more spacious by replacing a built-in linen closet with a tall storage cabinet, and replacing an inswing door with a pocket door. Added robe hooks provide more space for towels and clothing. Although updated, the subway tiles in the tub/shower surround, the wall-hung lavatory and the sconce […]
Champaign, IL A stylish and space saving pedestal sink next to a compact, narrow-lined base cabinet are complimented by a large recessed medicine cabinet and over-the-toilet upper, providing the storage space the homeowner was looking for. Cultured marble in the tub/shower, tile wainscoting and LVT flooring finish out the space with classic looks and durable […]
Champaign, IL This bathroom remodel converted a powder room tucked underneath the main staircase into a full bathroom without changing the existing footprint. Fully waterproofed walls, floors and ceilings behind large format tiles protect and unify the space while keeping it bright, clean-lined and easy to maintain. A compact porcelain sink, telescoping and folding shower […]
West Urbana, IL Existing bathrooms often have a “hallway” layout, with the tub/shower and toilet on one side and the vanity on the other. To eliminate the “hallway” feel, the shower of this West Urbana bathroom was relocated to the back wall, making the room feel more open and easier to access. Frameless shower doors […]
Champaign, IL Accessibility was the goal of this remodel, to allow the owners to “age in place”. A large soaking tub was replaced with an easy-access, low-curb shower with a bench and standard faucet that diverts to a hand-held fixture. The “pony wall” beside the toilet allows for future grab bars to be installed around […]
Champaign-Urbana area has numerous examples of “National Homes”, which are pre-fabricated, post-war houses manufactured in the 1940s and ’50s. They present special challenges for the remodeler, as their construction is not standard 2×4 framing. New Prairie has worked in many of these homes. This total gut, hall bathroom remodel included built-in shampoo and soap niches, […]
Champaign, IL New Prairie Construction worked closely with the owners to re-imagine the long, narrow layout and 1970s vibe of their existing bathroom, incorporating space from the closet in the adjacent bedroom. This bathroom remodel includes a solid-surface tub/shower surround, cast-iron bathtub, recessed niches with glass shelving in the shower and vanity area, a recessed […]
Urbana, IL How can a dark, small, ½ bathroom be converted to an open, ¾ bathroom without increasing its footprint? In this case, it required a clever use of space, waterproofing and tiling the majority of the bathroom, and adding a sun-tunnel light tube for natural day light. While not pictured here, a narrow, fixed […]
Urbana, IL As part of a larger basement renovation, the bright open feel of this bathroom remodel was achieved with light colors, clean lines and a wall-hung lavatory and toilet featuring a bidet. The decorative mosaic in the floor tile, designed by the homeowner, lends a personal touch to the space.
