Case Study: From Brass-Era Relic to Scenic City Sanctuary
Homeowners: Chip & Sandy
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Partner: Custom Bath & Shower
Chattanooga, Tennessee is famous for a lot of beautiful things: the winding Tennessee River, the breathtaking views from Lookout Mountain, and… certainly not Chip and Sandy’s old shower. When it comes to bathroom aesthetics, this local couple was stuck in an era that time forgot, and they needed a rescue.
The Challenge: A Ghost of the 1990s
Let’s be honest: stepping into Chip and Sandy’s previous shower felt a bit like stepping into a time machine, minus the fun nostalgia. Trapped behind frosted glass with aggressively shiny brass trim, this enclosure was visually heavier than a locomotive at the Chattanooga Choo Choo.
The entire unit was swallowed by a hulking white fiberglass shell featuring a built-in plastic corner blob that functioned as a seat—looking less like a spa amenity and more like a melted marshmallow. The frosted glass hid the interior like the heavy fog rolling off the river on a winter morning. It was dark, it was severely dated, and it was the furthest thing from the relaxing oasis you need after a humid Tennessee summer day.
The Solution: A Sleek, Safe, and Modern Overhaul
Knowing that true family-owned craftsmanship was needed to rescue this bathroom, the team at Custom Bath & Shower arrived ready to perform a design exorcism on that brass.
Out went the bulky fiberglass monolith, making way for a stunning, floor-to-ceiling slate-gray wall system with a subtle, sophisticated texture. To completely open up the space, the team installed crystal-clear, gliding glass doors that instantly make the room feel twice as large.
Because form should always meet function, Custom Bath & Shower integrated some serious practical magic:
- Modern Seating: A sleek, floating corner bench replaced the old plastic bump-out.
- Smart Storage: Two seamlessly integrated, recessed niches to keep shower products organized.
- Upgraded Fixtures: A versatile handheld showerhead on a sliding bar for customized height and ease of cleaning.
- Enhanced Safety: Strategically placed, heavy-duty grab bars to ensure that navigating the wet space is safer than a leisurely stroll across the Walnut Street Bridge.
The Outcome: Rock Solid Elegance
The transformation is nothing short of a modern marvel. Chip and Sandy’s new shower is as cool, clean, and refreshing as an afternoon breeze off the Tennessee River.
The dark, textured walls bring an earthy, contemporary elegance to the space, completely erasing the ghost of the golden brass era. Custom Bath & Shower didn’t just give Chip and Sandy a place to wash up; they delivered a highly functional, accessible, and gorgeous private retreat that looks sharper than a view from Rock City.
