Turning a Cramped 1950s Bath into a Modern Spa Retreat
In South Farmingdale, many of our homes were built in an era when the bathroom was purely functional. It was a 5×7 foot box with pink tile, a cast-iron tub, and a single sink. Today, we expect more. The master bathroom has evolved from a utility room into a sanctuary—a place to decompress from the stress of Long Island life.
At Lee Home Improvement, bathroom remodeling is one of our most requested services. Whether you are looking to expand into a closet to gain square footage or simply modernize the existing footprint, a master bath renovation is one of the best investments you can make in your home.
The “Tub vs. Shower” Debate
This is the biggest trend in Nassau County right now: Removing the Tub.
Unless you have small children, that standard 5-foot bathtub likely just takes up space and collects dust. Most homeowners prefer a large, walk-in shower. By removing the tub, we can install:
- Frameless Glass Doors: These make a small room look twice as big because your eye travels all the way to the back wall.
- Linear Drains: A sleek, modern look that eliminates the center drain you have to stand on.
- Bench Seating: A built-in bench for shaving legs or relaxing in the steam.
Luxury Features Worth the Cost
If you are going to rip out the tile, you might as well add the features that make you smile every morning. Here are the top upgrades our clients love:
1. Radiant Floor Heating
Stepping onto cold tile in a Farmingdale winter is miserable. We install electric heating mats (like NuHeat or Ditra-Heat) underneath the tile floor. It is surprisingly affordable to install during a renovation and costs pennies a day to run. Plus, it dries out the floor quickly, reducing mold risk.
2. Recessed Niches
Stop using those rusty metal caddies hanging over the showerhead. We frame out a recessed “niche” inside the wall studs to hold your shampoo and soap. It looks custom, clean, and professional.
3. Dual Vanities
If space allows, two sinks can save a marriage. Even if we can’t fit two sinks, we can install a longer vanity with extra counter space and specialized drawer organizers for makeup and hair tools.
Lighting: The Secret Ingredient
Bad lighting makes a bathroom feel small and dingy. We recommend a layered approach:
- Task Lighting: Sconces on either side of the mirror (at eye level) are best for shaving and makeup. Overhead lights cast shadows on your face.
- Ambient Lighting: Dimmable recessed LED cans in the ceiling for general illumination.
- Accent Lighting: Consider a small LED strip under the vanity for a soft nightlight that doesn’t wake you up at 2 AM.
The Waterproofing Reality
A beautiful bathroom is useless if it leaks. Behind every tile job Lee Home Improvement does, there is a rigorous waterproofing system. We use modern cement board and liquid membranes to ensure that water stays in the drain, not in your floor joists.
We don’t cut corners on what you can’t see, so the parts you can see last for decades.
Start Your Morning Right
You start and end every day in your bathroom. Shouldn’t it be a space you enjoy? Let us help you design a master bath that fits your style and your budget.
Contact Lee Home Improvement at (516) [Insert Number] to schedule a design consultation.
Lee Home Improvement
Quality Craftsmanship for South Farmingdale & Nassau County
34 Paula DrSouth Farmingdale, NY 11735
(516) 984-9862
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