Green Lake Master Bath Transformation

Primary Suite Remodel from 1920s Layout to Modern Sanctuary

If you live in Green Lake, you know the charm of a 1920s home often comes with a bathroom that feels like an afterthought cramped, poorly ventilated, and showing its age. For this project, we didn’t just swap out a vanity, we completely re-engineered the footprint to create a space that actually works for a modern Seattle lifestyle.

The Reality of Green Lake Remodeling: Solving the "Hidden" Problems

Many Seattle contractors will offer a quick “refresh,” but in older homes near the lake, that’s a recipe for disaster. When we opened the walls on this project, we found exactly what we expected from 18 years of working in this zip code: galvanized water lines and a subfloor that had been punished by decades of moisture.

We handled everything from the initial structural evaluation to the final City of Seattle inspections. By moving the plumbing stacks and upgrading the electrical to modern standards, we transformed a room that was “fine” into a primary suite that adds real, long-term value to the home.

Project Details Overview
Specifications Details
Location Green Lake, Seattle, WA
Project Scope Full Primary Suite Reconfiguration
Structure Load-Bearing Wall Modification & Plumbing Relocation
Waterproofing Full Schluter-Kerdi Membrane System

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Walk-In Shower: High-End Design Meets Proper Waterproofing

Engineering the Floor:

  • We utilized a curbless entry design paired with a linear drain system for a seamless look.

  • This walk-in shower conversion reclaims the wasted square footage of the original tub, making the Green Lake suite feel larger without adding to the home’s footprint.

  • It also serves as a foundation for universal design elements like bench seating and wider entries.

Vapor Protection:

  • In our humid climate, improper waterproofing leads to mold and structural rot.

  • We installed a fully-bonded Schluter-Kerdi membrane system behind every wall and floor pan to protect this home from moisture damage for decades.

  • Every installation is plumb and code-compliant, separating a tailored custom bathroom from a standard cosmetic upgrade.

The Finishes:

  • We paired large-format Calacatta porcelain with a custom rift-sawn oak vanity to bring warmth to the space.

  • No big-box shortcuts were taken; instead, we created a custom shower tailored to the architectural character of the home.

  • This includes hand-selected tile, custom glass work, and built-in niches for storage.

A Design-Build Experience with No Surprises

The biggest fear for a Green Lake homeowner is the “disappearing contractor” or a budget that doubles mid-project. We eliminate that by providing detailed, line-item estimates before any demolition begins.

Our own team of skilled tradespeople manages everything under one roof, from plumbing relocation and electrical upgrades to permitting through the City of Seattle. By using our own crew rather than a rotating cast of independent subcontractors, we guarantee the project moves efficiently and stays on schedule.

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Final Walkthrough & Results

Before we called this project complete, we walked through every detail with the homeowners from the operation of the heated floors to the precision of the mitered tile corners.

The result is a bathroom that doesn’t just look better, it performs better.

Ready to transform your Green Lake home? Reach out to us today to help with your bathroom remodeling.

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