Best Bath Before and Afters 2010

Who: Elizabeth S.
Where: Minneapolis, MN

We replaced the tub with a walk-in shower and brought the pipes up to code. The subway tile and shower floor are a nod to the house's history, and the handmade talavera accent tiles tie in to our native plant gardens. Two recessed tile niches provide some storage and interest. To finish it all off, we painted the walls with a no-VOC paint in a warm Arts and Crafts adobe color.

Who did the work: A contractor did all the work
Cost: $10,000 to $25,000