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Elegant Aging-in-Place Bathroom Remodel in North Little Rock

  • lindsey5828
  • Aug 7
  • 2 min read

How thoughtful design turned two outdated baths into safe, stylish retreats for a long-time NLR couple.


MASTER ENSUITE BEFORE


HALLWAY BATH BEFORE



Project Snapshot

Feature

Main Ensuite

Guest/“Small” Bath

Shower

Custom walk-in, full-height marble tile, custom frameless glass, niche & handheld wand

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Vanity

Dual sinks, Arctic-white quartz tops, brushed-nickel faucets

30" single-sink, matching quartz

Flooring

12" × 24" porcelain in soft-gray matte

Same tile for continuity

Fixtures & Hardware

ADA-height comfort toilet, lever handles, grab-bar towel bars

Compact elongated toilet, brushed-nickel hardware

Paint Palette

Sherwin-Williams “Egret White” walls, Naval blue vanity bases

Same wall color, dove-gray vanity

The Homeowners’ Goals

  1. Safety first. The customer wanted a zero-threshold shower, better lighting, and slip-resistant floors.

  2. Age-in-place gracefully. Universal-design touches (lever faucets, comfort-height toilet, wide entry) keep the bath usable for decades.

  3. Modern, easy-care finishes. Quartz counters, large-format tile, and frameless glass minimize grout lines and simplify cleaning.

  4. Cohesive look between the two baths. Needed the same fresh style on a tighter footprint and budget.


Design Highlights


1. Walk-In Shower With Frameless Glass

Goodbye, dated fiberglass insert. We demoed down to studs, waterproofed with Schluter® systems, then installed vein-cut marble tile banded with mosaic accent strips. The 3/8-inch frameless glass keeps sightlines open and reflects natural light from the octagon window, making the space feel larger.


2. Quartz-Topped Vanities

Both baths now feature custom shaker cabinets in a timeless gray-blue (Sherwin-Williams “Naval”) topped with Arctic-white quartz. Quartz resists stains, requires zero sealing, and pairs beautifully with the polished-nickel hardware.


3. Slip-Resistant Porcelain Floors

Large 12 × 24 matte-finish tiles cut grout joints by 40 % compared with the old 12 × 12 ceramic. An understated concrete-look gray ties the two rooms together and hides everyday dust—perfect for busy retirees.


4. Thoughtful Fixtures & Accessories

  • Lever-style faucets are arthritis-friendly.

  • A handheld shower plus bench offers flexibility for limited mobility days.

  • Towel bars double as grab rails (rated 250 lb).

  • Layered LED lighting—recessed ceiling, sconce, and vanity strips—banishes shadows.


    MASTER ENSUITE AFTER



    HALLWAY BATH AFTER


    Construction Timeline

Phase

Duration

Demo & rough-in plumbing

2 days

Electrical & lighting upgrades

1 day

Shower pan, waterproofing, inspection

3 days

Tile setting & grout

4 days

Cabinet install & quartz templating

1 day

Paint & finish carpentry

2 days

Final plumbing/fixture set, glass install

1 day

Total on-site time

~14 working days

Before-and-After Wow


The couple’s favorite upgrade? The frameless glass shower. It transformed a cramped corner into the visual star of the ensuite—complete with a sparkling new chandelier that scatters light across the marble.


Why Universal Design Matters

  • Reduces fall risk: Zero-threshold entries cut tripping hazards.

  • Protects resale value: 77 % of buyers say an accessible primary bath is a plus (National Assoc. of Home Builders).

  • Future-proofs the home: Simple upgrades today can save thousands in retrofits tomorrow.


Ready to Upgrade Your Bathroom?

Regal Construction specializes in aging-in-place remodels across Central Arkansas. Whether you need a single-day tub-to-shower conversion or a full gut renovation, our licensed team delivers craftsmanship you can see—and peace of mind you can feel.

This project was managed by Project Manager Shane Lewallen

 
 
 

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