Patient: Mid-century residential bathroom — outdated, inefficient, and energetically stagnant
Referred by: Investor client preparing property for resale, aiming to modernize and refresh interior

🤕 Symptoms:

-Aging tile with fading grout and water staining
-Cracked or softened drywall behind old wall finishes
-Low-functioning fixtures: dated sink, floor-wobbling toilet, and loose cabinetry
-Dull paint and mismatched elements dragging down the visual clarity of the room
-A general sense of stagnation — the space felt tight, dim, and neglected

🩺 Diagnosis:

The room didn’t just look tired — it felt cluttered and dense, the way spaces get when finishes and function aren’t aligned. There’s a mental weight that builds up in old bathrooms. Damp tile, stained surfaces, broken color schemes — it subtly slows you down. When you live in a room like that long enough, you stop expecting it to feel any better.

This room needed a reset, not just a remodel. Clean lines, dry materials, brighter tone — and a return to structural honesty behind the walls.

🛠️ Treatment Plan:

-Removed and replaced all existing drywall to correct and strengthen the foundation
-Fully demoed shower wall tile and flooring, replacing with new materials for clean waterproofing and fresh visual flow
-Replaced toilet, sink, and cabinet with new fixtures built for modern use and water efficiency
-The bathtub was preserved and scheduled for a professional reglaze — extending its life while cutting waste
-Completed the room with fresh paint and trim alignment, locking in a unified and calm appearance

💡 Prognosis:

This room now breathes — bright, balanced, and supportive of the daily rhythm it’s meant to serve. Bathrooms are where your body resets. When that space is broken, your system stays slightly out of alignment. This renovation gave the room back its purpose: clean function, calming tone, and full support. Whether it’s for a buyer or a resident, this is a room that invites clarity.