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Bathroom done!

A few accessories to add, but this remodel is done! Shower glass finally got installed this week, the last major component. I think this is the biggest change of any of the rooms so far. First and foremost, the layout works so much better - the old tub/shower placement blocked a ton of light and left very little room between the tub, sink, and toilet. It's much brighter with the new recessed and above sink lighting. The higher ceiling makes it feel much larger too, as does the glass around the shower. No more fake tiles on the wall and fake wood on the floor. Our new-but-vintage-look bath turned out just as we'd hoped!

Before, enter the bath, walk directly into the tub:


After, smaller shower, new sink location, and higher ceiling open up this tiny (5' x 9') bathroom.
Before, fake tiles on the wall (big plastic sheets, really) and outlets above the medicine cabinet, not exactly convenient:
After, lots of towel hooks, shelves for decoration (a few of which are still missing), frosted glass for the windows to let in light without losing privacy:

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