The original hallway was used to turn the primary bathroom into a spa-like retreat.  Photo 7 of 48 in 20 “Before & After” Remodels That Transform Blah Bathrooms Into Striking Sanctuaries from Before & After: A 19th-Century Townhouse in Brooklyn Is Exquisitely Restored

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

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Before: The owner of this Gothic townhome in Brooklyn’s Cobble Hill neighborhood needed help with a remodel that could blend the home’s historic qualities with a modern eye. Architect Elizabeth Roberts turned the top floor of the three-story home—which has a 11-foot by 30-foot frame—into a comfortable main suite, with a portion of the hallway converted into the bathroom.