20 “Before & After” Remodels That Transform Blah Bathrooms Into Striking Sanctuaries

After: Hess preserved the original storage cabinet, just reworking the doors and drawer fronts. Marble mosaic flooring from New Ravenna extends to cover the built-in bench under the window. The walls are glazed American quarry tile by Design and Direct Source. The Fantini plumbing fixtures were custom powder-coated in a terra-cotta color that was so unexpected, the plumbing supply company double-checked Hess’s choice. "They called us and asked, ‘Are you sure?’" Hess recounts with a laugh. "We weren’t afraid of some of the decisions, which, if you took out of context, could seem risky or extreme. But when you see all of it together, it creates this sculptural feeling that is so unique and unified with the house."