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ABOVE The former space was home to a builder-grade, built-in,
jetted tub; a small shower; and outdated cabinets and lighting.
for the vanities. Th ey were a more modest choice over a custom option
and had the longer measurements the space needed. Th e 72-in. vanity
ended up being about the same price as a custom line would have been
for a 60-in. size.
Gandy initially wanted to include a feature wall of tile on one side of the
bathroom, but the custom shower fl oor was going to take more from the
budget than she had planned. Instead of using tile, she simply painted the
wall black, which achieved the same eff ect.
She sourced off -brand plumbing fi xtures, and the porcelain fl oor tile
was less than $2 per square foot. She replaced the former Hollywood glam
lighting with two moderately priced fi xtures. Separating the electrical
to include two fi xtures was a bit pricey, but Gandy didn't have to install
recessed lighting because of the bright color scheme and natural light that
fl ows through the upper windows.
She didn't want to incur the cost of going into the wall and installing a
niche for storage by the tub, so she sourced shelves on Amazon for a more
economical solution. As for the striking artwork on the black feature wall,
Gandy purchased the image on Etsy for $5 and then had it printed and
framed. Her aunt loved it so much, she took it with her when she and her
husband moved out.
SENSIBLE SPLURGES
Th e designer spent a bit on the marble tile in the shower to create a grander
look, but it is a small space, so not much of the stone was needed. She opted
for a custom quartz countertop, sinks and shower ledge.
ABOVE The off -brand light
fi xtures still off er a luxe look
to the space, and the fi xed
windows with incoming
natural light eliminated the
need for cans. Gandy chose
reasonably priced matteblack
hardware pulls from
Amazon.
" Th e more intricate the quartz, the more it
costs, so I just chose white, but it is still durable
and beautiful, " said Gandy.
Th e tub was a bit of a splurge, as these fi xtures
are typically higher-priced items in the
bathroom, but she specifi ed the smallest one she
could fi nd - 55 inches - that would still stand
out in the space. Th e custom shower fl oor was
poured with concrete, as Gandy said the small
size would not permit the use of a shower pan.
She off set the cost with penny tile, which cost
less than $2 per square foot.
When having the budget conversation with
her relatives, the designer said she was given a
number and asked to make it work. She met with
the contractor during the construction phase to
discuss any surprises and ensure she was on par
with all her selections.
" Although my uncle was against the bold
black-and-white palette in the beginning, he
was really blown away by the results, " said Gandy.
" Th ey wished they had undergone the renovation
sooner, but when they move into their next
home, they will hire me again to enjoy the fruits
of our labor sooner than later. "
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SOURCES: DESIGNER: April Gandy, Alluring Designs; PHOTOGRAPHER: Laquisha Love of LLove Studios ● ACCESSORIES, HARDWARE, LIGHTING & PLUMBING FIXTURES: Amazon & Etsy; CABINETS:
Lowe's; FLOOR TILE: Floor & Decor; PAINT: Behr; TUB: Home Depot
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