Highland Park Condo Bathroom Remodel with Blue Accent Tile and Penny Tile Floor
Delta Remodels completed this bathroom remodeling project in Highland Park, Illinois, as a design-build job: design, material selections, permits, construction and the final walkthrough handled by one team on one contract. Highland Park bathroom remodel project delivered by our team included an older condo bathroom with white subway tile, a blue accent border, penny tile flooring, a new vanity area, and updated shower fixtures.
Updating a Compact Highland Park Condo Bathroom
The original bathroom had beige square tile around the tub and across several walls. Similar neutral finishes continued onto the floor, leaving very little contrast throughout the room. The remodel kept the bathroom within its existing footprint but changed the surfaces that had the biggest visual impact.
White subway tile now surrounds the bathtub, while a slim blue accent line runs through the shower walls. Penny tile on the floor brings in a smaller pattern without competing with the wall tile.
The Warm Beige Bathroom to a Brighter One
The remodel changed that heavier tile treatment to white subway tile and a lighter painted wall finish. Blue accent tile was introduced in a narrow horizontal line rather than across an entire wall.
How the project went with
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Bathroom Changes Within the Existing Condo Layout
This project shows how much can change without moving every fixture. The renovation focused on rebuilding the finishes around them and making the room easier to look at and use.
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White Subway Tile Around the Tub and Shower
The tile continues around the bathing area and behind the fixtures, creating a cleaner background for the blue detail and darker shower hardware.
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Blue Accent Tile Across the Shower Walls
A narrow line of blue accent tile runs horizontally through the white shower surround. Instead of covering a full wall in blue, the smaller band introduces color while keeping most of the bathroom light.
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Bathtub and Shower Combination
A bathtub remains part of the remodeled bathroom rather than being replaced by a walk-in shower. For a compact condo bathroom, keeping a tub and shower together allows both functions to use the same part of the room.
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Handheld Shower Fixture
The remodeled bathing area includes a dark handheld shower fixture mounted above the tub. A handheld shower can be positioned as needed while keeping the fixture within easy reach from the bathtub.
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Penny Tile Bathroom Flooring
The old square floor tile was replaced with small round penny tile. Its smaller scale works differently from the rectangular wall tile and gives the floor its own pattern without introducing another strong color.
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Updated Vanity Area
The vanity side of the bathroom was simplified with a new white sink and countertop area. The lighter vanity finish continues the white surfaces used around the bathtub and helps keep the narrow room from feeling crowded.
Time to Remodel Your Bathroom Condo
This Highland Park project worked largely within the existing arrangement. The transformation came from changing the tile, flooring, vanity, fixtures, and lighting rather than trying to make a compact bathroom something it was not.
Delta Remodels provides bathroom remodeling in Highland Park along with other remodeling services in Highland Park.
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Common Questions About Condo Bathroom Remodels
Here are a few questions homeowners may have when planning a similar bathroom remodel in Highland Park.
Do you have to replace a bathtub during a bathroom remodel?
No, if a bathtub still works for the homeowner and fits the planned layout, the surrounding tile, fixtures, and finishes can be updated while keeping a tub and shower combination.
Can you use blue tile without making a small bathroom look dark?
Yes, this bathroom uses blue only as a narrow accent within a mostly white tile surround.
Is penny tile suitable for a small bathroom floor?
Yes, small-format penny tile can work well in compact bathrooms and provides a different scale from larger wall tile.
Can different fixture finishes be used in the same bathroom?
Yes, fixture finishes do not always need to match exactly. They should work together with the surrounding tile, vanity, and other visible details.
Planning a Condo Bathroom Remodel in Highland Park?
If your condo bathroom has dated tile, older fixtures, or finishes that make a small room feel heavier, changing the surfaces may have more impact than changing the entire layout. Delta Remodels can review the existing bathroom, building constraints, and planned finishes before determining the right remodeling scope.
Planning a Highland Park bathroom remodel? Request a consultation with Delta Remodels.
This is one of our completed Highland Park projects. For scope, current investment ranges and the local permit process, see bathroom remodeling in Highland Park.
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