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Bob recaps the work done so far to remodel the 100-year-old two-family Melrose home. A new nursery has been created for the soon-to-arrive baby, blown-in insulation has been installed in the attic, and some of the windows have been replaced. Baby safety gates, safety latches, and outlet covers have been installed to make the home safer for toddlers. An elegant new powder room has been created featuring a porcelain sink and toilet from Porcher, elegant lighting from Bellacor, and iridescent blue tile from Daltile. Bob talks with homeowner and contractor Nick Beasley about the layout of the home before and after remodeling. The half-bathroom and full bathroom have been reversed, so that the master bath is now off of the master bedroom instead of the hallway. Beasley describes the demolition, plumbing, and reframing work required to do this. The wall colors of the master bedroom and bath match and, therefore, flow together nicely. The master bathroom features design choices which are in keeping with this older home: new Pella two-over-one windows, a pedestal sink, Bellacor lighting fixtures, and a beautiful hexagon tile floor that helps unify the whole room and complement the home’s character and style. Bob reviews the installation of the custom Corian tub deck and glass half-wall at one end of the bathtub. Beasley demonstrates how the new window shades can be raised from either the top or the bottom, a good choice for a bathroom as it permits privacy but lets in light.
