Project story / Repair, design and a complete rebuild
Master bathroom remodel
with marble and black accents
A bathroom rebuild following water damage, with a white double vanity, Carrara stone, a freestanding tub and a glass shower. Before-and-after photos and design renderings show how the plan became the finished room.
- Scope
- Full bathroom rebuild
- Starting point
- Water damage + aging finishes
- Material palette
- Carrara stone + charcoal tile + black fixtures
- Planning
- Layout renderings + revised fixture arrangement
A master bathroom remodel that began with repairs
Water damage and aging materials led to this master bathroom remodel. The work went beyond replacing finishes: the bathroom was stripped back for repairs, its supply piping was replaced, and the layout was reconsidered before the new tile and fixtures were installed.
The original room had wood cabinetry, broad wall mirrors, a built-in tub and a framed shower. The finished space uses a white double vanity, vertical illuminated mirrors, a freestanding bathtub and clear shower glass. Charcoal flooring grounds the lighter stone and cabinetry.
The same bathroom before and after remodeling, photographed from slightly different positions.
The windows and the room’s overall proportions remain recognizable in both views. The biggest changes are the vanity arrangement, the removal of the built-in tub deck and the lighter appearance of the shower enclosure.
Replacing the failed CPVC supply piping
The original project record identifies a failed CPVC pipe as the source of the water damage. During the bathroom rebuild, the old CPVC supply piping was replaced with Uponor PEX.
PEX is flexible tubing that can be routed through walls and floors. Uponor’s PEX information explains the system’s general characteristics. The specific routing, connections and fixture locations still need to be planned for the room being rebuilt.
Addressing the plumbing during the open-wall stage allowed the repair work and the new bathroom layout to be considered together, before the finished surfaces were installed.
Using renderings to work through the layout
Design renderings helped explore the vanity, tub and glass shower before construction. They also provided a way to compare mirror orientation, storage details and the relationship between the light walls and darker floor.
One recorded design decision was to turn the LED mirrors vertically. That arrangement gives each sink a defined mirror and adds height above the double vanity. The finished bathroom uses a freestanding tub below the windows and clear shower glass beside it.
These five images are planning renderings. Details such as wall storage, accessories and some fixture arrangements differ from the completed photographs, which are shown in the comparison and finished gallery.
Carrara stone above a charcoal floor
The project material list identifies California Rocks Bianco Carrara Honed 12 × 24-inch tile for the shower walls and tub area. A coordinating 3-inch hexagonal mosaic gives the shower floor and shelf a smaller pattern within the same stone palette.
The main bathroom floor uses Brushed Metallic Charcoal tile. A herringbone arrangement was considered during design, but a straight layout was selected to keep the brushed appearance running consistently through the room.
The specified shower assembly
The original article names Schluter KERDI-BOARD at the shower walls, a KERDI tray, KERDI-BAND at the connections and a black KERDI drain. The finished shower brings together the stone tile, built-in bench, recessed niche and clear glass.
The bench has a light cap above a tiled front. Project notes identify Corian for its finish. The black drain, door handle and shower fittings provide a consistent contrast against the pale stone.
| Element | Project selection |
|---|---|
| Shower and tub tile | California Rocks Bianco Carrara Honed 12 × 24-inch natural stone, as identified in the project material list. |
| Shower mosaic | Coordinating 3-inch Bianco Carrara hexagonal mosaic specified for the shower floor and shelf. |
| Main floor | Brushed Metallic Charcoal tile installed in a straight layout; herringbone was considered during design. |
| Plumbing | Uponor PEX replaced the bathroom’s old CPVC supply piping. |
| Waterproofing | Schluter KERDI-BOARD, KERDI tray, KERDI-BAND and black KERDI drain named in the original project record. |
| Bench and niche | Built-in shower bench with a light cap and a recessed niche. The project notes identify Corian for the bench finish. |
| Shower fixtures | Delta Vero in matte black, with overhead and handheld shower functions, as specified in the original article. |
| Vanity and lighting | White double vanity, black hardware, vertical LED mirrors, vanity lights and recessed ceiling lights. |
A white vanity, black details and layered lighting
The freestanding bathtub replaces the larger built-in tub deck and sits beneath the windows. Its matte black floor-mounted filler repeats the dark accents used at the vanity and around the shower glass.
The original specification identifies the shower fixtures as Delta Vero in matte black, with overhead and handheld functions. The black finish continues through the vanity faucets, handles and accessories without introducing another metal color.
Two vertical LED mirrors sit above the white double vanity, with vanity lights above and recessed lighting in the ceiling. The combination gives the sink area its own lighting while keeping the rest of the room evenly lit.
Finishing the surrounding surfaces
After the repair and rough-in work, the walls received a full skim coat, texture and paint. Trim, baseboards and window and door casing completed the transition between the new tile, cabinetry and painted surfaces.
These quieter details matter to the overall appearance: the wall finish sits behind the illuminated mirrors, and the casing frames the windows above the tub.
Explore the finished master bathroom
Browse the finished bathroom photographs in one place, from the overall layout to the smaller fixture and tile details. Open any photograph for a full-size view.
Planning a bathroom remodel in Seattle or Bellevue?
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Use this project to explore layout and material ideas, then review what your own bathroom needs: any repairs, plumbing changes, tub and shower preferences, vanity storage and lighting. Those choices help define the scope before finishes are ordered.
Questions about this master bathroom remodel
What started this master bathroom remodel?
The original project record identifies water damage from a failed CPVC pipe, together with aging bathroom finishes. The work included rebuilding the bathroom, replacing its CPVC supply piping with Uponor PEX and updating the layout and fixtures.
What stone was selected for the shower and tub area?
The project material list identifies California Rocks Bianco Carrara Honed 12 × 24-inch tile for the shower walls and tub area, with coordinating 3-inch Bianco Carrara hexagonal mosaic at the shower floor and shelf. The charcoal bathroom floor uses a separate tile selection.
What waterproofing system was specified?
The original article names Schluter KERDI-BOARD, a KERDI shower tray, KERDI-BAND and a black KERDI drain. These components form the shower substrate, base and sealed connections behind the finished tile.
Are the design renderings photographs of the finished bathroom?
No. Five images are labeled as design renderings and show ideas explored before construction. The before-and-after comparison and the finished gallery use photographs of the actual room. Some details in the renderings differ from the completed bathroom.
Can a freestanding tub and a separate shower fit in a master bathroom?
They do in this project: the tub sits below the windows beside a glass-enclosed shower. Whether that arrangement works in another home depends on the room dimensions, plumbing, access and clearances around each fixture.
Where can I learn about remodeling services in King County?
Bezruchuk Inc. has dedicated bathroom remodeling service pages for Seattle and Bellevue. Those pages explain the services and planning approach for each area, helping you explore options for your own bathroom.
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