A 1982 Carrollwood guest bath with harvest-gold finishes was modernized with subway tile and a new vanity in 5 days.
The Challenge
The original 1982 harvest-gold finishes were intact but looked every bit of their age. The ceramic tile was a matching harvest-gold with a decorative border. The homeowner was preparing to sell and wanted the bath to look neutral and modern for buyers.
Our Solution
We replaced the vanity with a 36" unit with a white quartz top, removed the dated tile surround and retiled with 3×6 white subway on the shower walls and 12×12 white-gray ceramic on the floor. A licensed plumbing partner swapped the toilet and faucet; a licensed electrical partner upgraded the vanity light bar.
The Result
The bath photographed as one of the highlights in the listing. The home sold in 11 days at full asking price.
Work Completed
- Remove original 1982 vanity and tile surround
- Toilet swap by licensed plumbing partner
- 36" vanity with quartz top, undermount sink, soft-close doors
- Faucet and drain set by licensed plumbing partner
- Retile shower walls with 3×6 white subway tile
- 12×12 white-gray ceramic floor tile
- New chrome-framed glass shower door
- Frameless mirror mounted; vanity light bar by licensed electrical partner
Questions About This Project
Is it worth remodeling a bathroom before selling a home in Carrollwood?
Almost always yes for dated 1980s baths — the cost is $3,500–$6,000 for a targeted refresh and the return on listing price and days-on-market is typically 2–4× the investment.
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