Bath Under $35,000

The original fixtures and finishes in this Pacific Northwest powder room were failing and unbefitting to its gorgeous Bainbridge Island waterfront location. The homeowners were looking to update the powder room with a casual but tailored style with better lighting, a quieter yet efficient exhaust fan and an ergonomically hung mirror. The new design by Molly McCabe provided a newly installed left-in-swing door with a privacy door handle, which not only offered the space more privacy but also allowed room for the sink to be moved out of the corner. A dimmable LED mirror was installed above the sink, and the toilet was replaced with a skirted, low-flow model for reduced water consumption and ease of cleaning. 

The biggest challenge of the project was finding a solution to obscure the unexpected and offensive pipe on an interior wall next to the console sink. A custom-designed removable wastebasket was fabricated from white oak hardwood flooring and handrail offcuts. The back bottom edge of the waste basket was notched to fit snuggly over the pipe. The homeowners loved the elegant result.