Fenwick Bathroom Renovations
renovation overview
RENOVATION TYPE:
Renovations of three bathrooms within a full home renovation in Fenwick Ontario.
REASON FOR RENOVATION:
The homeowners wanted modern comfort, efficiency, and improved functionality of these bathrooms while preserving the historic character that
made their older rural home meaningful.
LOCATION:
The renovation took place in rural Fenwick, a quiet community known for its small-town charm and agricultural roots. Surrounded by farmland and country roads, it offers a relaxed pace of life within the Niagara region. There are many character homes with timeless craftsmanship making it appealing to those who value rural character and a close-knit community.
RENOVATION COST:
Primary and shared renovations of this scale and complexity with high end finishes typically cost $60,000-$85,0000. A powder room with custom design features and high end finishes typically costs $25,000+.
TRADES INVOLVED:
Sprague Interiors
Thorpe Concepts
Hartwell Building Design Inc
Paradise Finish Carpentry Inc
Low’s Glass
Verhoef Electric
Xpert Painting
Go Green Plumbing
Aristocrat
Red Seal Contracting
Young Glass Photography
Meghan Landers Creative
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
“We used Eden Build for a whole home renovation of our century home in Pelham. Various parts of the house had been renovated by various owners over its 100+ year lifetime. We needed someone who could maintain its wonderful character while also coordinating everything and bringing it up to modern standards. Craig, Mat and the team at Eden Build, and their select group of contractors, did an incredible job. The craftsmanship and attention to detail are exactly what we hoped for and everything our home deserved. Craig’s creativity, responsiveness and professionalism when faced with the various inevitable challenges in a renovation of this size (kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, trim, lighting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc, etc) were impressive and very much appreciated. As was their ability to stay on schedule and on cost, which was no small feat! We always felt like getting everything right was as important to Craig and Mat as it was to us. That made all the difference in the world. We would give Eden Build six stars out of five if we could.”
The powder room
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Design Elements
The bathroom renovations, designed by Sprague Interiors, balance the home’s historic character with modern function. Each space was thoughtfully designed to reflect the home’s late-1800s origins while meeting the needs of contemporary living. Warm whites, natural wood tones, and classic materials such as marble and soapstone create a cohesive and timeless foundation.
Polished nickel and brass fixtures complement the traditional architecture, while details such as classic trim profiles, picture-frame moulding, and shiplap wall treatments reference the home’s original craftsmanship. Updated layouts, improved lighting, and modern plumbing upgrades enhance comfort and usability.
Where possible, original doors were refinished and reused, maintaining a connection to the home’s history. The result is a series of bathrooms that feel authentic and refined, blending heritage details with practical, modern design.
The Shared Bathroom
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floor plan & functionality
The bathroom floor plans were carefully reorganized to improve functionality and flow while respecting the proportions of the original home. In the shared bathroom, the layout was swapped with the adjacent laundry room, creating enough space to accommodate a large custom glass shower, a soaker tub, and a double vanity without compromising circulation.
In the primary bathroom, the existing bathtub was removed and the undersized shower was relocated to the former tub area. This allowed for the installation of a spacious custom glass shower with marble tile finishes. Eliminating the original shower location also created room to extend the vanity and add a linen tower, increasing both storage and usability.
On the main floor, the layout changes allowed the powder room to be squared off and improved within the overall renovation scope. The removal of radiators throughout the home freed up wall space, providing greater flexibility in positioning showers, tubs, and vanities. All water supply lines were replaced to improve water pressure, and plumbing rough-ins were relocated to support the new, more efficient layouts.
The Primary Bathroom
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renovation challenges
Working within a late 1800s home meant uncovering challenges at every stage. Layers of flooring and wall finishes required careful removal and testing before reconstruction could begin. Once exposed, the structure revealed irregular framing, uninsulated cavities, settlement, and aging systems that demanded correction to support safe, lasting improvements.
The renovation revealed undersized plumbing filled with residue from the home’s former well system and outdated electrical panels, resulting in system replacements.
Transitioning from radiators to forced-air heating required threading ductwork through tight, uneven framing voids. The final challenge was precision finishing, where each cabinet, door, and trim piece had to be scribed to the home’s imperfect geometry, showcasing the craftsmanship essential to renewing a structure of this age.
Renovation Scope of Work
- Full project management and on-site supervision from start to finish
- Complete interior demolition while carefully salvaging select original features
- Structural upgrades, including framing modifications
- Reconfiguration of second floor layouts to improve flow and function
- Installation of all new windows
- Partial plumbing systems replacement with new plumbing fixtures in all bathrooms
- Partial electrical upgrade, including a new 200-amp service, lighting, and in-floor heating
- New high-efficiency heating and cooling systems with all new ductwork
- Insulation upgrades for improved comfort and energy efficiency
- New drywall with high-level finishing throughout
- Custom interior trim, wall treatments, and millwork details
- Full interior painting
- Installation of flooring and wall tile throughout
- Custom cabinetry and countertops
- Installation of glass shower enclosures
- Final detailing, cleaning, and pre-delivery walkthrough
