A black and white photo shows a partially constructed master bathroom with unfinished walls and plumbing fixtures visible. Text overlay reads "Master Bathroom Progress We Have Walls!!!.
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Master Bathroom Progress – We Have Walls!!!

ByLisa

A black and white photo shows a partially constructed master bathroom with unfinished walls and plumbing fixtures visible. Text overlay reads "Master Bathroom Progress We Have Walls!!!.Ok friends, I am not going to sugar coat this. The past few weeks have been a bit stressful. Hence why you didn’t hear from me last week. I frankly just didn’t have the time. The reality of life. However, we have made some progress, don’t get too excited, there’s no tile yet, but it’s still notable. We now have walls! I know that sounds silly, but it’s a big turning point for us. Let’s take a trip down memory lane. Check out the original master bath and bedroom.

First, we scraped the popcorn ceilings and removed all the carpet.A living room ceiling with unfinished drywall panels and visible seams. A light fixture is covered with plastic. A red ladder is placed in the corner, and the walls are painted olive green. An empty room with gray walls and a ceiling fan, featuring bare wooden floors. There is an open door leading to a carpeted area and another door leading to a bathroom with a double sink and mirror. Natural light filters in from a window.Then was demo day and everything came out of the bathroom.A room under construction with exposed wooden framing and wiring. The floor is unfinished, and two ceiling lights illuminate the space. Walls are partially painted a muted green.And then we waited. This is the most difficult part of the process for me. I HATE standing still. But we had some more serious work to be done on the electrical, plumbing had to move, and walls/drywall had to go up. None of those are Lisa & Barry skills. First the electrician came and moved the electrical outlet that used to be in the wall we took down. He also added a new outlet on my side of the vanity area. Finally, my OWN outlet! YAY!!! He also re-positioned the lights above the vanity area, added a recessed light in the shower, and replaced the old dated fan with a recessed light/fan combo.A room under renovation with three ceiling lights installed. The ceiling appears unfinished, with visible patches. The room has beige walls, and construction materials are partially visible on the right side. A narrow, partially constructed room with unfinished walls. Two pipes protrude from one wall, likely for plumbing. A bright ceiling light illuminates the space, and a ladder is visible in an adjacent room.Then the plumber came and relocated the plumbing from the floor to the wall to accommodate our floating vanity. He also moved the vent pipe we found hidden in the soffit and adjusted the plumbing in the shower for the new shower system.Image showing exposed plumbing pipes within a wall under construction or renovation. Yellow framing supports black pipes with various fittings. Dust and construction debris are visible on the floor.Exposed wall with plumbing and electrical wiring in a renovation project. The wooden studs are visible, along with various pipes and yellow electrical cables. The floor is bare, showing patches of concrete and wood.And finally, the drywall guy came. This is probably the most noticeable change. Because we took down a wall and two soffits, there were many areas of drywall missing in the ceiling and walls. All of which needed to be patched.A bathroom under renovation with exposed wooden framing, electrical wiring, and plumbing. The space is partially drywall-covered with tools and materials scattered on the floor. A new shower area is being constructed in the corner.To add to the drywall needs, we built a wall between the bedroom and bathroom (so we can actually have a door) and moved the doorway to my closet over a few inches to accommodate a closet system (more to come on this soon, I promise!). So those areas also needed drywall patching.A room under renovation, showing exposed wooden studs, electrical wiring, and plumbing. A partially installed drywall piece is in place. The ceiling is unfinished, with a light fixture in view. A green note is attached to the right wall.Now lets talk about the shower. I didn’t share this before because I wanted to make sure it was possible first. In our original shower we had about 8 inches of extra wall space behind our shower. It was our hopes and dreams to use this 8 inches in the shower so we could build a seat. Previously, our shower was only 32 inches wide by 48 inches long, not leaving much room for a seat. This was the original configuration.Floor plan labeled "Original Layout" showing a bathroom with a shower, vanity with two sinks, half wall, extra space behind the shower, and a closet. The doorway has a full wall.This remained an unknown until we opened up the walls and could see what was back there. The good news is, we were able to steal that extra 8 inches! So now the shower is 32×56. Small victories.Floor plan of a bathroom featuring a shower with a seat, a toilet, and a vanity with two sinks. A full wall separates the shower area from the vanity. A closet is adjacent to the bathroom. "New Layout" is labeled in blue text.Another major item on my wish list for the shower was a hidden niche. If you have been reading for any length of time you are probably well aware of my OCD. Clutter is high on my list of things my OCD just can’t handle. So imagine a brand new shower with beautiful marble tile and chrome fixtures and then you see my bright purple lufa and my Suave shampoo. Nope. I just can’t handle that. I don’t want to see the shower clutter from the entrance of the bathroom. My solution to this is a hidden shower niche recessed on the back of a half wall within the shower. Trust me, its going to be great! Below you can see the framing we made and what it currently looks like with the backer board.A partially constructed wooden frame structure in a room, with exposed beams and a rough plywood floor. The walls are unfinished, revealing insulation and wiring. A partially constructed shower area with cement backer boards labeled "Durock Lite" screwed into place. The boards cover the floor and walls, with an alcove shelf visible. The space is ready for tiling.And this is what the whole bathroom looks like now. See, I told you we are making progress! A partially renovated room with bare walls and exposed insulation panels. The ceiling has recessed lighting, and the floor is unfinished. A thermostat is mounted on the left wall. The space appears to be under construction or in a remodeling phase. A partially renovated bathroom with exposed drywall and plumbing fixtures. The floor is unfinished, showing bare concrete. Two pipes protrude from the wall, and a vent is visible on the floor. Construction materials are stacked on the left. A small, unfinished bathroom under construction with exposed plumbing and wiring. The walls are partially covered with waterproof boards and the floor is bare. Recessed lights are installed in the ceiling.We hope to get to the actual tiling very soon! Subscribe to my newsletter to keep up with our progress! You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest!

 

 

 

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