Master Bathroom Remodel – Warrington, PA
This 90-square-foot master bathroom in Warrington was a full gut-and-rebuild — the largest footprint in a series of similar bathroom remodels, which gave the design more room to work with. The extra space shows up in the double vanity, the custom shower with a built-in bench, and a shower enclosure large enough to justify floor-to-ceiling large-format tile without feeling cramped. The window was also removed and the exterior wall rebuilt, a decision that simplified the waterproofing around the shower and opened up the interior layout.
What This Project Included
- Full demolition
- Moisture-resistant wallboard
- Cement board on the floor and shower walls
- Custom-built shower base with integrated bench
- Floor-to-ceiling large-format tile on shower walls (homeowner-selected)
- Mosaic tile on the shower floor
- Recessed niche in the shower wall
- Polished engineered marble thresholds at the shower curb and doorway
- Custom shower doors
- Homeowner-selected shower faucet
- Tile flooring throughout (homeowner-selected)
- Window removal and exterior wall reconstruction
- New framing, insulation, plywood, siding, and exterior paint
- Double vanity with two sinks and faucets
- Mirrored cabinets above the vanity
- Vanity lighting
- New toilet
- New exhaust fan
- Towel ring, towel bar, toilet paper holder
- New baseboards and full paint
Starting Point: Full Demolition
The existing bathroom was stripped completely before any new work began. Moisture-resistant wallboard was installed on the walls, and cement board went down across the floor and throughout the shower area. At 90 square feet, the substrate preparation covers more ground than a compact bathroom, but the approach is the same: get the base right before the tile goes in, because the tile work is only as good as what is underneath it.
Shower: Large-Format Tile and a Built-In Bench
The homeowner selected large-format tile for the shower walls, which were tiled floor to ceiling. In a 90-square-foot master bathroom, a larger shower enclosure has the proportions to carry large-format tile effectively — the tile scale fits the space without making the shower feel over-designed. The mosaic tile on the shower floor provides the traction contrast that large-format tile alone would not.
The shower base includes a built-in bench, framed and waterproofed as part of the shower construction. A recessed niche was also built into the shower wall for storage. Polished engineered marble thresholds were installed at the shower curb and doorway. The homeowner’s shower faucet and custom shower doors complete the enclosure.
Window Removal and Exterior Work
The bathroom window was removed, and the exterior wall was fully reconstructed — framed, insulated, sheathed, sided to match the rest of the house, and painted. Closing a window in a shower area eliminates a long-term waterproofing concern: the junction between a window frame and tile is one of the more common places for moisture to infiltrate over time, especially as caulk ages and movement occurs between dissimilar materials. Removing the window and tiling a continuous wall surface solves that problem permanently.
The exterior work was matched to the existing house, so the finished facade shows no trace of the former opening.
Double Vanity and Storage
The extra square footage in this bathroom supported a double vanity comfortably — two sinks, two faucets, and enough counter space for two people using the bathroom simultaneously without crowding the other. Mirrored cabinets were installed above the vanity to extend storage capacity. Vanity lighting was mounted above the mirrors.
In a master bathroom, the vanity configuration is where the extra square footage has the most impact on daily use. A single vanity in a 90-square-foot room would work, but it would not make full use of the space available or serve two users as effectively.
What the Extra Square Footage Enabled
Compared to the 60-square-foot bathroom remodels in the same price range, the 90-square-foot footprint in Warrington allowed for a larger shower enclosure with a full bench, a double vanity, and large-format wall tile in the shower that would feel oversized in a smaller space. The $11,000 contract value is the same — the difference is in what that footprint allows the design to do.
The window removal, the custom shower bench, and the double vanity all reflect planning decisions made before construction started. Each one affected the sequence and scope of the build in ways that had to be accounted for from the beginning.
Bathroom Remodeling in Warrington
Warrington is a Bucks County township with a significant stock of suburban homes built during the post-war decades and through the 1990s. Master bathrooms in these homes are often the right size for a full update, but have layouts, plumbing, and finishes that reflect an earlier era of bathroom design. A full remodel that addresses the layout, closes unwanted wall penetrations, and rebuilds the shower correctly from the substrate up is the kind of project that makes a lasting difference in how the room functions.
Belmax Remodeling works throughout Warrington and Bucks County. For more on our bathroom remodeling work, see our bathroom remodeling service page. Homeowners in Warrington can also visit our Warrington bathroom remodeling page for more details.
Considering a Similar Project?
This Warrington master bathroom — 90 square feet, full gut-and-rebuild with window removal, custom shower with bench, large-format tile, and double vanity — came in at $11,000, completed December 2025. To discuss what a similar scope would look like for your bathroom in Warrington or the surrounding area, request a free estimate.