Your Primary Bath Doesn’t Have to Stay Stuck in 1995
A lot of the primary bathrooms in our area were built in the 90s and never touched again.
The tile is dated, the tub takes up half the room, and nobody in the house has actually used that tub in years.
You’re probably wanting a space that fits how you live now, not how somebody built it 30 years ago.
Below are 7 primary bathroom remodel ideas we actually do, with a rough idea of what each one takes.
None of this is dreamed up to fill a page; it’s the work that 360° Construction shows up and does.
7 Primary Bathroom Remodel Ideas
Here are 7 ideas worth looking at if you are planning a primary bathroom remodel.
Some are big moves, and some are simple swaps, so you can start wherever it makes sense for you.
- Trade the tub for a walk-in shower.
- Turn the whole room into a wet room.
- Lose the curb for a barrier-free shower.
- Add a double vanity.
- Cover the walls in large-format tile.
- Build storage into the walls.
- Warm the floor with radiant heat.
1. Trade the Tub for a Walk-In Shower
Swapping an old tub for a walk-in shower is one of the most popular upgrades we do.
Most people stopped using that tub a long time ago, and the shower is where they actually start the day.
We pull the tub, build the shower in its place, and hang a glass shower door so the room feels open instead of boxed in.
A conversion like this usually runs around $18,000 and takes about 4 weeks, depending on the tile and the layout.
2. Turn the Whole Room Into a Wet Room
A wet room puts the tub and the shower together in one open, waterproofed space, usually with a single glass panel instead of walls and curbs.
It is a good fit when you still want a soaking tub and a shower, but you don’t want the room chopped into little boxes.
We move the plumbing where it needs to go and update the electrical to code while the room is open.
A wet room like this runs around $25,000 and takes about 5 weeks.
3. Lose the Curb for a Barrier-Free Shower
A barrier-free shower has no curb to step over, so the floor runs straight into the shower.
It is easier to walk into, easier to clean, and it makes a small bathroom look bigger because the floor is not broken up.
We slope and waterproof the floor so the water goes where it should, and we can tie a built-in bench or a niche into the same wall.
This is the smart move if you’re planning to stay in your home for the long haul.
4. Add a Double Vanity So Nobody Waits in Line
A second sink means nobody waits their turn when both of you are getting ready at the same time.
Because we build our cabinets in our own shop, the vanity gets sized to your wall instead of forcing your wall to fit a stock cabinet.
We can build the storage around how you actually use it, like a drawer with the outlet built inside and a metal holder for a hot curling iron, so it stays off the counter and out of the way.
On every remodel, we can draw the room up in 3D first, so you see the new vanity before we build a thing.
5. Run Large-Format Tile Up the Walls
Large-format tile uses bigger pieces, so you get fewer grout lines to scrub and a cleaner, calmer look.
Run it floor to ceiling on a wall, and a small bathroom suddenly feels finished instead of pieced together.
A lot of the 90s bathrooms around Midland just need to look current again, and this is one of the simplest ways to get there.
If your layout is staying put, a refresh like this can start around $12,000 and take about 2 weeks.
6. Build Storage Right Into the Walls
Most bathrooms waste the space sitting inside the walls.
While a wall is open, we can build recessed niches right into it for shampoo, soap, and towels, so nothing sticks out into the room.
A niche in the shower and a shallow shelf by the vanity clear the clutter without eating up any floor space.
It’s a small thing that makes the whole room feel bigger.
7. Put Heated Floors Under Your Feet
Tile floors are cold first thing in the morning, and heated floors fix that for good.
We run radiant heat under the tile and wire it to code, so the floor’s warm when you step out of the shower.
It pairs well with new large-format tile, since you are already redoing the floor anyway.
For the cold mornings out here in West Texas, it’s a small upgrade you feel every single day.
What design trends go with these ideas?
Your Best Mornings Start in a Bathroom Built by 360 Degree Construction
On every primary bath, a dedicated project manager runs the job day to day, checks the work, and keeps you posted through our project app.
We work with homeowners across the Midland and Odessa area, and every remodel is backed by our 2-year labor warranty.
Fill out our contact form today or give us a call, and we’ll set up a time to walk your space.
From there, you’ll get a clear, itemized proposal with the price and timeline laid out before the first day of work.
