If you own a historic home, you already know that renovations can be tricky. Historic homes offer a classic, timeless beauty that many homeowners want to preserve while still updating the functionality of the space to reflect modern-day needs and preferences.

Peninsula Bath is a trusted bathroom remodeling company servicing many communities throughout the Delmarva Peninsula, an area with no shortage of historic residences. When we work with folks who own heritage homes, we consider the following aspects to ensure their remodel simultaneously pays homage to its roots while still bringing our customers much-needed updates around functionality and aesthetics.

Replacing the Bathtub or Shower in a Historic Home

When getting a straightforward bathroom remodel like a shower replacement or a new bathtub installation, it's important to work with a trusted and experienced contractor. If the main fixture has lost functionality and needs replacing, an expert contractor will know how to carefully work around other bathroom features that you may want to preserve, such as custom subway tiling or original flooring. This will allow you to have access to a new shower or tub offering a top-tier performance without losing the unique style of your historic bathroom.

Preserving the Unique Style of Your Historic Bathroom

When it comes to the new shower or bathtub itself, there are plenty of modern accessories that you can opt-in for that will create a vintage appearance. This will help any homeowner achieve a better performance out of their historic bathroom without losing the unique and charming aesthetic. Some of our favorite bathtub or shower remodeling ideas to lean into the history of your heritage home include things like:

  • Handheld Showerhead with Cross Handles
  • Free-Standing Bathtub Options
  • Brass or Nickel Hardware
  • Beadboard or Basketweave Floor Tiles

Consider Getting a Tub-to-Shower Conversion

Bathing was once the standard across the country, so many heritage homes still have a bathtub installed in the bathroom. Today, however, many homeowners prefer showering over bathing, as showers take only a fraction of the time or water that baths require, making showering the more efficient and eco-friendly option of the two. If you need your historic home to receive this modern update, ask your bathroom remodeler about a tub-to-shower conversion. This will result in your outdated bathtub getting replaced by a beautiful new shower of your choosing. You can still preserve the original charm of your space through shower accessory options like:

  • Classic Subway Tiling
  • Retro Shower Fixtures
  • Exposed Brass Piping
  • Antique-Style Hardware
  • Curtains with Classic Designs 

Peninsula Bath offers a variety of bathroom remodeling solutions, from our fast, one-day bath options like shower and tub replacements, bathroom conversions, or accessible remodeling options, to our comprehensive full bathroom remodeling services where we completely reimagine your space from scratch. We utilize the durable and beautiful products from Bellastone Systems, and are the only dealer of this leading brand on the Delmarva Peninsula.

All of our bathroom remodeling services are backed by our lifetime warranty, which covers parts, labor and materials so that our customers can rest assured that we'll be there if anything happens to their new investment. Get in touch with Peninsula Bath today to find out more, and to receive your free estimate on any of our bathroom remodeling options.