From Brass-and-Beige to Spa Serenity: A Complete Bathroom Remodel in Avon, CT
From Brass-and-Beige to Spa Serenity: A Complete Bathroom Remodel in Avon, CT
Project Overview
Some bathrooms don't need a little updating — they need a clean slate. That's exactly what our client Karen was working with in her Avon, Connecticut home: a spacious master bathroom that had been frozen in time since the brass-and-beige era, complete with a bulky corner jacuzzi tub, a frosted-gold shower stall, and more polished marble-look tile than any one room should ever hold.
Karen came to First Choice Bathroom Remodeling with a clear vision: she wanted her bathroom to feel like a spa, not a time capsule. Our team, based right here in Plainville and serving homeowners across Avon, Farmington, Bristol, and Newington, got to work on a full gut renovation — and the results speak for themselves. What was once a dated, heavy-feeling bath is now a bright, calming retreat anchored by a frameless walk-in shower and a sculptural freestanding soaking tub.
The Challenge
The original bathroom wasn't small — it was just busy. Every surface competed for attention. The walls were covered in polished beige marble-pattern tile with a dark brown diamond accent band running through it. The shower was boxed in by a brass-framed frosted glass door that swallowed light instead of sharing it. The corner jacuzzi tub, with its gold fixtures and bulky surround, dominated the room without ever really getting used. Even the vanity — dark wood, black countertop, gold faucets — added to the weight of the space.
Beyond aesthetics, the layout worked against the room. Karen wanted the easy, open feel of a walk-in shower and the elegance of a freestanding tub, but the existing footprint was locked into the old drop-in tub and enclosed stall. A remodel like this meant stripping everything back to the studs, rethinking the plumbing, and rebuilding the space around how Karen actually wanted to live in it — all while keeping the project clean, on schedule, and within a clear upfront price. No subcontractors, no surprises. Just our own crew doing the work, start to finish.
Our Solution
We started with a full demolition, removing the jacuzzi tub, the brass shower stall, the old vanity, and every last square of beige tile. With a blank canvas, we rebuilt the room around a "modern spa" design direction Karen had fallen in love with.
The centerpiece is a generous walk-in shower wrapped in large-format marble-look porcelain that climbs from floor to ceiling. A frameless glass panel keeps the sightlines open, while a rainfall shower head delivers that resort-hotel experience. The shower floor features hexagon mosaic tile for subtle texture underfoot, with a recessed shampoo niche built right into the wall and a sleek linear drain keeping the threshold clean and nearly invisible.
On the other side of the room, the old corner jacuzzi made way for a freestanding soaking tub — sculptural, deep, and positioned to be the first thing you notice when you walk in. Matte black fixtures throughout give the space a crisp, current edge that the old gold hardware never could.
The vanity got a full upgrade too: a wood-look tile base paired with a granite countertop, a clean white framed mirror, and three seeded-glass sconces casting warm, even light. And for the finishing touch that makes the whole room pop — a rich teal accent wall behind the tub that turns the bath into a true design statement.
The Final Result
The transformation is night and day. Where there was once a dated, gold-trimmed bathroom that felt stuck in another decade, there's now a cohesive, magazine-worthy retreat that feels twice as open. The walk-in shower brings the luxury, the freestanding tub brings the calm, and the teal accent wall brings the personality Karen was looking for. It's the kind of bathroom you don't just use — you linger in it.
Every project we complete is handled by our own licensed and insured team (never subcontractors), with clear upfront pricing and a free estimate before any work begins. If you're in Avon, Farmington, Plainville, Bristol, or Newington and your bathroom is ready for its own transformation, we'd love to show you what's possible.
Thinking about remodeling your bathroom?
Call First Choice Bathroom Remodeling at 860-560-1028 for your FREE estimate today.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a full bathroom remodel like this take in Avon, CT?
Every project is different, but a complete gut remodel — like Karen's, which included demolition, new plumbing layout, tile work, and fixture installation — typically takes a few weeks from start to finish. When you call us at 860-560-1028 for your free estimate, we'll walk you through a realistic timeline for your specific bathroom before any work begins.
Can you remove a jacuzzi or drop-in tub and replace it with a walk-in shower and freestanding tub?
Absolutely — and it's one of the most popular transformations we do. Karen's project is a perfect example: we removed the old corner jacuzzi tub and enclosed shower stall, reworked the plumbing, and installed both a spacious walk-in shower and a freestanding soaking tub in the same footprint. It's a great option for homeowners in Avon and surrounding towns who want a more open, modern layout.
Do you serve Avon, CT, and the surrounding areas?
Yes! First Choice Bathroom Remodeling is a family-owned, licensed and insured company based in Plainville, CT, and we proudly serve Avon, Farmington, Bristol, Newington, and surrounding Connecticut communities. Every job is completed by our own team — never subcontractors — and every project starts with a free, no-obligation estimate. Call 860-560-1028 to get started.
