Creative Bathroom Design and Engineering in St.Paul

Skillfully Crafted


full gut bathroom remodel, freestanding stub, curb-less shower

Design Win

At the top of the wish-list: a full-gut bath remodel to make room for a separate tub and shower. Despite the small floor plan, the team made it work! A high-end Sonoma tile wraps around the bathroom, and a Marvin Essential awning window is added to allow for privacy and natural light. 

Engineering Win

The curb-less shower is sloped at just the right angle to allow water to drain while still ensuring a flat surface for the bath. Yes, there’s electric in-floor heat too! This family is ready to enjoy having the best of both worlds.

Before & After

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standing bath, awning window,

Freestanding Standing Bath

This project uses a deck-mounted filler (see how there is a flat area on the tub for mounting plumbing fixtures). In the Vintage Meets Traditional project, we used a floor filler. As the name implies, this type of plumbing fixture is mounted to the floor. Deck-mounted fixtures are much more cost-effective than a floor filler.

full gut bathroom remodel, vanity, curb-less shower

Natural Beauty and Custom Tile Colors

Paragraph text.Walnut wood is well-known for its workability and beauty. It is also usually straight-grained, but sometimes you’ll find little waves or curls that enhance the character of the piece. Additionally, a handmade tile with custom color choices adds a pop of color to this bathroom.

Team Credits

Designer: Mary Ellen Rantanen
Project Manager: Paul Gorton
Lead Carpenter: Matt Beaver

Photos: Troy Thies

Testimonials

Craftsmanship and Judgment

Ben Quie and his team were reliable, honest, creative, and fun. During the project, we knew we could trust Ben’s advice and leadership at every turn. Now, as we enjoy our renovated home, we are grateful every day for Ben Quie & Sons’ craftsmanship and judgment.

~ Eric and Lisa Nicholson