When this Wisconsin couple settled into their 1960s Colonial-style home tucked into a quiet wooded neighborhood, they knew the existing 70-square-foot second-floor primary bathroom wasn’t going to meet their long-term needs. To achieve the spa-like en suite they envisioned, they turned to Cor Improvements and design director Jim Pitzen, who reimagined the layout by converting a bedroom into a spacious 170-square-foot bath.
The transformation includes two vanities, a freestanding claw-foot tub, a walk-in shower and a water closet — all in a welcoming blue-and-white palette with classic details that honor the home’s roots. The update also added a walk-in closet and an adjacent laundry room, creating a highly functional layout tailored for comfort and ease.
Before: This photo shows the former primary bedroom after all the furniture was removed prior to the remodel. It had moss green walls, hardwood floors and ample natural light. A door to the right of the far-right window led to the small bathroom (see below). “They knew they would have to sacrifice the bedroom and were willing to do that because the home had an adequate amount of bedrooms,” Pitzen says. “The only way to create the primary suite they wanted and to do this bathroom and the laundry room was to sacrifice the bedroom.”