The world is divided between those who take baths and those who do not. I had always been the latter; prioritizing the efficiency of a quick shower as well as assuming that bathing simply never leads to being fully clean. BUT, after adding this freestanding bathtub at the Emery project, I have to say, that if beginning to bathe results in having a bath area that looks as good as this one….count me in!
Look at that space! The genius in the design of this is having bumped out the wall to create an incorporated ledge that makes the freestanding bathtub area feel much more lux. The quartz ledge is a perfect area for your soaps, oils, and candles as well as providing a resting point for artwork and greenery which elevates your entire space.
And by keeping all of the finishes on the lighter side, your space will feel larger, provide the serenity most want during bathing, and can act as a gallery (where your accessories and special plumbing fixtures stand out).
So let’s break down the cost of the project by materials used in this area:
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Freestanding tub
This one is the Diederich 62″ x 28″ Freestanding Soaking Fiberglass Bathtub. When I purchased this three months ago, I paid $1,289.93 for it, but you are in luck and it is currently selling for $602.96! It is a subtle slipper tub which works well in both modern and traditional style bathrooms.
Brushed Brass wall faucet
I originally purchased the Sumerain Wall Mounted Bath Filler Faucet, but decided to install the tub closer to the wall and preferred a shorter spout length, so I purchased an open box sink fixture and used the spout only from the Modland Double Cross Handles Wall Faucet. Don’t be afraid of mixing and matching components if you aren’t finding exactly what you need. Keep in mind that the center spout is just a threaded pipe, so as long as the diameter of your pipes match, they should work. In total, for the fixture setup you see in the images above, I spent $165.
Quartz shelf
The kitchen was renovated at the same time as the bath, so I used a remnant from the countertop slab for this area and had our fabricator install the 5″ ledge for an additional $250
Drywall
The bump out is 3.5″ deep, 40″ high, and 71″ long, so I only needed (1) 8’X4′ sheet of 1/2″ thick drywall for a cost of $7 and some drywall screws at $7 for a 1lb. box (you will have a ton leftover for future projects).
Studs
5 studs in order to frame every 16” on center for $23.75
Shiplap Boards
In order to create some more interest on the tub wall, I decided to add trim behind the faucet. I couldn’t find a 10″ wide board that was only 1/2″ thick so I opted to use shiplap trim from Home Depot. I used two boards (each is $9.97) and filled in the line between the two boards with wood filler to make it look like a singular piece. If you are going for more of a farmhouse look, then the line is no issue, but in my case, I wanted the bathroom to have more of an “old world charm” feel.
Flooring
I will create a longer blog post that breaks down the entire bathroom and will give total cost of flooring there but can share the material here. The flooring was the biggest splurge. I purchased the Maravilla Volakas 2 in hexagon honed marble mosaic from Floor & Decor and each 12″x12″ sheet is $18.99. When planning any renovation, you have to consider the items that truly won’t be easily changed in the future and spend the money there. When talking about bathrooms, that would be all floor and wall tile. And although this was the most expensive item, it is timeless and will work with any style and color of fixtures you might want to use in the future.
Paint
Walls are Sherwin Williams Pure White 7005 which has a slight warm undertone. And again, I am not including the cost of paint in this post’s break down of cost.
Plumber
The renovation in this home included the entire primary bath and kitchen, but for moving the tub drain and faucet alone, the cost was $600.
So, the cost for this romantic and restful oasis comes out to $2,364.03. And seeing how you can get the same tub for considerably less now, you can recreate it for just $1,677.06!!!!!!!
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