The Great Escape | Kitchen & Bath | Newton

Story

Feinmann created a gorgeous master bathroom in this Queen Anne-style house. We accomplished this by reconfiguring the layout and integrating elements that retain the home’s original charm, character, and integrity.

Challenges

The original bathroom area had the following issues:

The layout was disconnected and dysfunctional. It consisted of two separate spaces that did not deliver cohesive livability.
The space included little storage space. For instance, two sinks had no countertops or areas to store toiletries.
The bathroom had many inconvenient features. Such elements were a steam heater that took up vital space, a tiny shower that was not enjoyable to use, and a clawfoot tub that did not work. In addition, there was a second room with a jacuzzi tub, which blocked the natural light from entering.
The plumbing was complex, consisting of lead pipes burrowed throughout the framing.

Solution

Feinmann designed and built a new master bathroom for this Queen-Ann-style home. To begin, we completely gutted and reconfigured the surrounding spaces to deliver an elegant layout. One of these changes involved moving the bathroom entry by 19 inches to make space for a large vanity and custom built-ins. This repositioning also created more room in the outside hallway. In addition, we added closet space and eight new windows to provide an entire wall of natural light. Feinmann also focused on blending traditional and contemporary elements to give it a transitional look. For instance, we installed shaker-style cabinetry and seating and used white marble and blue-gloss mosaic tiles in the shower.

Video

Learn how we renovated the gorgeous master bathroom in this Queen Anne-style home and kept its original charm.

Awards

2022 Pro New England Award – Gold Residential Bath > $100,000
2022 NARI 2022 Regional Coty Award – Best Residential Bath for < $100,000
2021 PRISM Award BRAGB – Silver Best Bathroom Remodel > $125k

Testimonial

Absolutely fantastic service and communication. Feinmann was excellent, a pleasure to work with, and our designer was fantastic!

The Forever Home

We loved having entire Feinmann team in our home and appreciated them treating it like it was their own. The work they did is all over-the-top gorgeous. They coached us to select products and finishes that will last a lifetime (and through our toddler), and the craftsmanship with which it was all executed certainly will hold up to time. I admire daily the integration of existing and new, and regret only that in time I’ll likely forget which is which. Feinmann is masterful at what they do. I really can’t say enough nice things about them, and their work.

- Cambridge, MA

From start to finish of the project our ideas were heard and creatively addressed. The quality of the final results are even better than we imagined. Our home feels completely new and we love the improved living space! As far as the team, they are fantastic, personable, timely, has great ideas and always seem to stay calm and in charge, ready to problem solve. The carpenters are a delight to work with and the quality of their carpentry and building skills are impressive, always smiling and offering a “can do” attitude.

- Leveling Up for Grand Entertaining

Feinmann is a top-notch company in every category! We have worked with them on three separate occasions: a complete kitchen remodel (2017), three bathrooms (2016), and a room addition (2011). Working with the Feinmann team was truly a great pleasure! Everyone in the company is committed to quality work, the projects were run proficiently and professionally, they provided the highest quality workmanship, and we always received timely responses to our questions and concerns. My wife and I would consider no-one else for our new project!

- European, Contemporary Kitchen Remodel

We are very happy with the experience we had with Feinmann in what was a pretty extensive remodel. First of all, their design team truly developed a great vision for the house, beyond what we had imagined. Through the remodel, which by its nature is an arduous process (living without a kitchen for a while), the Feinmann team was very collaborative and supportive, managed well and the results have truly transformed our house. We’re extremely happy with the outcome.

- Hosting Haven Meets Artistic Angles

Feinmann took a real interest in building a kitchen that would fit the design of the house and meet our needs. That was when we knew that they were the best choice for us. Anyone can rip out a kitchen and put in some new counters and cabinets, but we wanted someone who cared about design, style, and function.

- White, Waves and Blue Kitchen