Bradley Interiors

Why was this your favorite, what made this one so special to stand out in your mind, what were some of the key features that made it so special?

I enjoy working on projects that maintain or recover the architectural style of the home…in this case it was a classic pre-World War I Congdon Park home with a horribly remodeled bathroom from the late 1970s-early ’80s. It looked like a bad ski chalet.

When was this project started and completed?

I visited the site in the summer of 2020 and it was completed in the fall of 2021. The demolition and rebuild was completed in about six weeks.

What was one major challenge you had with this project?

Older homes can utilize radiators as the primary heat source and they always take up vital space. We removed the radiator and replaced it with an in-floor heat system which serves as the new heat source.

Greatest success?

Creating enough space to allow us to install a stunning freestanding tub…one that looked original to the home.

What advice would you have to give to people thinking about remodeling their bathroom?

Start with a list of the amenities and products you would love to see in your new bathroom. Consider the style of your home and meet with a professional. Be open minded about new products and enjoy the learning process. Do a little homework and create an inspiration folder for your project.

Anything else you wish to add?

Be practical and realistic about your budget. Home improvement shows can create a false sense of product and project pricing…don’t buy cheap materials! A bathroom should be a place of peace, not a room you lose sleep over because of poor materials and workmanship.

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What made you decide it was time to remodel your bathroom?

From the time we moved into the house, we knew we wanted to redo that room. The decor did not match the rest of the house, the layout was not functional, and it was so dark. It was just a matter of having the time and the finances to be able to move forward with it.

What was your favorite portion of this remodel?

It is so hard to choose a favorite part, but I think the biggest thing is the brightness and openness of the bathroom now, compared to how it was before!

How was it working with your designer? What made you choose their business?

It was a personal referral and we were very happy. Sean was great to work with! The showroom was wonderful and gave us great ideas and then the computer modeling really helped us visualize what the room would look like. Very personal and professional service. We will use Bradley Interiors again and will refer our friends!

What advice do you have for prospective homeowners thinking about taking on a remodeling project?

Have fun with it and enjoy the process. Just build into your thought process that it is going to take longer and probably cost more than you think. You just never know what is going to conspire against you. For us, it was Covid and all of the related supply-chain issues and the high demand for contractors that delayed getting the project off the ground.

Did you research other remodels for tips?

We love to watch home improvement shows on television, we subscribe to magazines that show different design styles, and we love looking at real estate to see what other people have done with their homes. I don't know that we specifically looked