At long last, we're done!

We set out to build a "new old bathroom," with modern conveniences having a look that's period-appropriate for a 1929 craftsman bungalow. Also key was to save the original 1929 Kohler cast-iron bathtub that was here when we moved in.

It took four months. 

It was messy.

We are happy with the finished product.

For reference, here's what the room looked like when we moved in. We almost did not look at the house.

Such a transformation. I had to make a medicine cabinet for the room because the commercial options did not fit the space well. We wanted to reuse the old cast-iron sink but it was too wide to fit along the wall so we found a new Kohler option that was smaller and fit well. A compact and efficient water closet also rounds out the suite.

 

Obligatory North Shore Milwaukee Realtor-style photo, focused on the the original door knob.

Mitered corners of moulding at the west end of the room

We found a perfect knob for the medicine chest at Home Depot that matches the tile very well.

We now have a powered vent in the bathroom plus forced air heater, recessed lighting in the shower, and ample floor space. Sure, we lost the laundry chute in the process. Now we can enjoy this beautiful jewel-box of a bathroom for years to come. I'm glad to wrap a bow on this project.