Case Study

A Beautifully Open Bathroom in Aiken Where Removing a Wall and Symmetrical Thinking Changed Everything

How DreamMaker removed the wall between the dressing and bathing areas of an upstairs bathroom, installed a double rolling door at the entrance, raised and refaced the existing vanity, and tiled the shower with perfectly centred glass accents - satisfying a client with a precise eye for symmetry.

Aiken, South Carolina

2 Weeks

Open & Elegant

Bathroom Remodeling

Project Overview

One Wall Removed. A Completely Different Bathroom.

This second-floor Aiken bathroom needed more space and a fresh start. An interior wall was dividing the dressing area from the bathing area, and the existing layout was not serving the client. DreamMaker removed the wall, transformed the entrance with a double rolling door, raised and refaced the vanity rather than replacing it, and tiled the shower with careful symmetrical precision – because this client had a deeply symmetrical eye and expected every accent to align perfectly. The result is a beautifully open, refreshing space.

Location: South Carolina

Neighborhood: Aiken

Modern

About The Neighborhood

Aiken is one of South Carolina’s most sought-after communities — a historic, family-friendly city with charming homes, oak-canopied neighborhoods, and an easy Southern pace that belies its proximity to Augusta’s bustling economic hub.

The Challenge

What Was Not Working

Before the remodel, the space faced several challenges:

An interior wall separating the dressing and bathing areas - making both feel smaller than necessary
An upstairs location adding structural and logistical complexity to every element of the work
A vanity that needed updating - but that the client preferred to raise and reface rather than replace
A client with a strongly symmetrical design sensibility requiring every accent feature to be perfectly centred
A shower entrance that needed a practical and stylish solution for the newly opened space

Like many homes in Cave Springs, the master bath retained its original footprint — creating real functional limitations for a busy household and making what should be a personal retreat feel like an afterthought.

BEFORE:

“The finished bathroom is beautiful and refreshing. Removing that wall and getting the symmetry right throughout made it exactly the open, elegant space we were hoping for.”

– Aiken, SC

5.0 | Google Review

The Solution

Built Around Openness, Precision, and a Client Who Knew Exactly What She Wanted.

To solve the bathroom’s layout and style challenges, DreamMaker redesigned the master bath with improved flow, custom storage, natural light, and a clean modern finish. Removing the unused Jacuzzi unlocked the footprint entirely, custom cabinetry made every inch purposeful, and thoughtful material choices brought the spa-like atmosphere the homeowners had always wanted.

Key Improvements included:

Interior wall between dressing and bathing areas removed to create one open, generous space
Double rolling door installed at the bathroom entrance for a stylish and practical solution
Existing vanity raised to a more comfortable height and refaced - a client-driven choice that delivered a beautiful result
Shower tile installed with glass accents centred on each wall first, then tiled outward in both directions - ensuring perfect symmetry throughout
All accent features aligned symmetrically throughout the full bathroom per client's direction

AFTER: THE TRANSFORMATION

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