A Splendid Hall Bathroom Remodel in Southbury, CT

Fabian Nicewicz • September 25, 2026

Before & After: A Hall Bathroom Remodel in Southbury, CT

Project Overview

At First Choice Bathroom Remodeling, we believe the hardest-working room in your home should also be one of the healthiest. Our latest project in Southbury, CT, proves the point: a busy hall bathroom that served a young family every single day — and was quietly being taken over by mold — is now a bright, colorful, easy-to-clean space built for real life.



This bathroom transformation for our client Steven is a great example of what a full gut renovation can do. From a mold-speckled ceiling and a tired almond tub-shower combo to crisp white tile, a bold teal color palette, and storage for the whole family, every inch of this Southbury hall bath was rebuilt with purpose.

Small bathroom with white walls, tiled floor, wood vanity, toilet, and a window with a lace valance.
Small bathroom with shower curtain, beige tub, and colorful bath mat on the floor.

The Challenge

Hall bathrooms carry a heavy load. In Steven's Southbury home, this one handled morning rushes, bath time for the kids, and everything in between — and years of steam and daily use had finally caught up with it. The ceiling above the tub-shower combo was covered in dark mold spotting, a clear sign that moisture was getting trapped with nowhere to go. The old exhaust fan simply wasn't keeping up.



The rest of the room had aged right along with it: a beige fiberglass tub and surround with dated chrome fixtures, a honey-oak vanity with a basic drop-in sink, an older toilet, and small square floor tiles with years of grout lines to scrub. Storage was limited, lighting was dim, and the space felt every bit its age. The goal was clear — eliminate the moisture and mold problem at its source, then rebuild the room into a clean, modern bathroom the whole family could enjoy for years to come.

Our Solution

We took the bathroom down to the studs and rebuilt it with moisture management, durability, and family-friendly storage in mind. Highlights of this Southbury bathroom remodel include:


  • Full mold remediation and upgraded ventilation — the mold-damaged ceiling was removed, the space was properly treated, and a powerful new exhaust fan with integrated light was installed to keep humidity under control for good.
  • New white alcove bathtub with a full tile surround — the old fiberglass combo was replaced with a deep white tub wrapped in large-format, marble-look tile with a subtle wave texture.
  • Recessed shower niche in hexagon mosaic — a built-in niche lined with blue, grey, and white hexagon glass tile adds a custom focal point and keeps bath time essentials organized and off the tub edge.
  • Dual showerhead with handheld sprayer and curved shower rod — a flexible setup for rinsing kids, cleaning the tub, and everything in between, finished with dark fixtures that pop against the white tile.
  • Large white shaker-style vanity with serious storage — double drawer banks, a center cabinet, and crystal knobs, topped with a marble-look counter and a chrome widespread faucet.
  • Large-format marble-look porcelain floor tile — fewer grout lines, easier cleaning, and a high-end look that ties the whole room together.
  • Bold teal walls with fresh white trim — a fun, energetic color the family chose, balanced by a white-framed mirror, a three-light chrome vanity fixture, new window casing, and matte black accessories.
Bright turquoise bathroom with white vanity, mirror, toilet, and light marble floor. By First Choice Bathroom Remodeling done in Southbury, CT.
White tiled bathroom with a bathtub, chrome showerhead, and a small frosted glass window. By First Choice Bathroom Remodeling done in Southbury, CT.


The Final Result

The transformation speaks for itself. What was once a moldy, dated hall bathroom is now a fresh, colorful space that feels twice as bright and twice as organized. The teal walls bring personality, the white tile and vanity keep things timeless, and the black accents give the room a modern edge. Most importantly, the moisture problem that caused the mold has been solved at the source — with proper ventilation, waterproofing, and materials built to handle a busy household.



Steven's family now has a hall bathroom that works as good as it looks — morning routines are smoother, bath time is easier, and there's a drawer for everything. Another beautiful bathroom transformation by First Choice Bathroom Remodeling, right in the heart of Southbury, CT.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long does a hall bathroom remodel like this take in Southbury, CT?

    Most full hall bathroom remodels take about two to three weeks from demo to final walkthrough, depending on the scope. Projects that involve mold remediation or ventilation upgrades — like this one — can add a little time, but we handle everything with our own in-house crew, so the schedule stays tight and predictable.


  • Can a bathroom remodel get rid of mold for good?

    Yes — when it's done correctly. Simply painting over mold never works. We remove the affected materials, treat the area, address the root cause (usually poor ventilation), and rebuild with mold-resistant materials, proper waterproofing, and a correctly sized exhaust fan. That's exactly what we did in this Southbury home, and it's the only way to make sure the problem doesn't come back.


  • Do you also handle jacuzzi tub removal and tub-to-shower conversions in Southbury?

    Absolutely. In addition to full bathroom remodels, we specialize in jacuzzi tub removal, tub-to-shower conversions, custom walk-in showers, and bathtub replacements throughout Southbury and all of Connecticut. Whether you want to keep a tub like Steven's family did or swap it for a spacious walk-in shower, our licensed and insured team can design the right solution for your home — and estimates are always free.