1 of 10
Bathtub - before renovation
Photos courtesy of J.S. Brown & Co.
2 of 10
Shower - before renovation
Photos courtesy of J.S. Brown & Co.
3 of 10
Shower - after renovation
Photos courtesy of J.S. Brown & Co.
4 of 10
Sink and cabinets - before renovation
Photos courtesy of J.S. Brown & Co.
5 of 10
Sink and cabinets - after renovation
Photos courtesy of J.S. Brown & Co.
6 of 10
Sink - before renovation
Photos courtesy of J.S. Brown & Co.
7 of 10
Sink - after renovation
Photos courtesy of J.S. Brown & Co.
8 of 10
Bathroom after renovation
Photos courtesy of J.S. Brown & Co.
9 of 10
Vanity after renovation
Photos courtesy of J.S. Brown & Co.
10 of 10
Toilet and cabinets after renovation
Photos courtesy of J.S. Brown & Co.
Though they were once a staple of home design, more often than not, large bathtubs are now seen as prime targets for removal in renovations.
That’s not to mention the cleaning difficulty they pose or the water they waste. So take out a big tub, and you’ve got room for more storage, more features, more shower space or any number of other amenities.
That’s a choice often pursued by Dublin homeowners, and such was the case in the Muirfield home of Claus and Sue von Zychlin. The couple have lived in the house for a decade, but it had seen no updates since its 1988 building, and a more spacious bathroom was at the top of their wish list.
The von Zychlins called on J.S. Brown & Co. to remove the huge tub from their bathroom, and the result has been transformational, Sue says.
“It just made better use of our space,” she says.
Previously, the shower and toilet were off in a corner, almost in their own closet. Now, the shower is decidedly more prominent.
“My husband always wanted a nice, big shower, and we accomplished that,” Sue says.
Garth Bishop is managing editor. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.
