West Side & Near West
West Town & Ukrainian Village bathroom remodeling
How do you fit a modern shower into a narrow older building?
West Town, which includes Ukrainian Village and nearby pockets, has many older two- and three-flats, workers' cottages and condo conversions, plus newer construction.
Housing you'll commonly see
Narrow-lot older buildings and multi-unit conversions are common, often with long, narrow bathrooms. Every property is different, so treat this as context rather than a description of your home.
Long, narrow rooms
Placing the shower across the far end of a narrow bathroom, with the vanity and toilet along one wall, often works better than keeping a tub along the side.
Condo conversions
If your unit was converted, find out what plumbing was replaced during conversion. It affects scope.
Can I widen a narrow bathroom?
Sometimes by borrowing from a closet or hallway, but it depends on framing and plumbing. A contractor can assess.
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