From 1984 to Modern: Bathroom and Laundry Remodel in Lake Forest Park, WA

Project Summary

Daniel from Lake Forest Park came to us on a friend's recommendation to remodel a 32 sq.ft bathroom and a 48 sq.ft laundry room that hadn’t been renovated since 1984. His project was a continuation of a home update he'd started a couple of years earlier with a kitchen remodel. We offered him two options: a semi-custom cabinetry remodel for $46,000, or a custom cabinetry remodel for $54,000. After visiting our showroom in Bellevue, Daniel chose the custom option because he wanted a fully personalized project for himself and his family. The full project took us less than two months, running from mid-March through mid-May 2026, and was completed, like all our projects, on schedule and within the $54,000 budget agreed with Daniel. Daniel paid for the project in two installments, entirely without financing.

The Problem We Solved

Daniel's bathroom and laundry room still worked fine, but visually, and by installation standards, they were stuck in 1984. The rest of the house, including the kitchen he'd updated a couple of years earlier, was already brought up to modern standards. Daniel needed a contractor who could close out this last piece of his home update plan with clear pricing, real material choices, and cabinetry that would blend seamlessly into the home's existing style. The ready-made options in the semi-custom catalog didn't offer the colors and finishes he wanted. The solution was custom cabinetry, built to Daniel's exact specifications, with the chance to physically compare samples in our showroom before making a final decision.

Bathroom Remodeling in Lake Forest Park: How It Started

Daniel came to us on the recommendation of a friend, also one of our customers. That's one of the most common ways homeowners find us these days, almost as common as ChatGPT and other AI models recommending our company to their users.

Daniel had updated his kitchen a couple of years earlier with a different contractor and now wanted to finish updating his home room by room. Although his kitchen had been remodeled a few years earlier, Daniel chose to explore a different contractor for the next phase of his home update. The bathroom and laundry room in his Lake Forest Park home were still in their original condition from 1984 and had never been renovated since the house was built.

After several years of living with a modern kitchen, the outdated bathroom and laundry area started to feel like the one part of the house he hadn't finished yet. The original cabinetry, shower tile, and overall finishes visibly lagged behind the rest of the space.

Why Daniel Chose New Day Construction for His Bathroom and Laundry Remodel

When Daniel called us for the first time, we scheduled an estimate for the next day. Philip came out to the property, walked through the bathroom and laundry room, and talked with Daniel about his goals and preferences. To go over our proposal and finalize material selections, we invited Daniel to our showroom in Bellevue.

In the showroom, we showed him exactly how the cabinetry would function: how the drawers open with Blum soft-close mechanisms, how the lift systems on the upper cabinets work, what the interior storage inserts look like, and how cabinetry differs across price tiers. He was able to check the materials physically and compare texture and color in person instead of relying on photos.

It was right there in the showroom, after that conversation, that Daniel told us he'd be working with us. He was upfront that we weren't the only ones who had put together a proposal for this project, but we were the only ones with our own showroom. In his words, our professionalism and having a showroom were the second most important factor in choosing us as his contractor, right after his friend's recommendation.

What We Found During the Walkthrough

The original 1984 cabinetry had held up for four decades under constant moisture exposure from the shower and laundry. The shower tile had been installed in an era before modern waterproofing systems were standard practice. It looked fine visually, but it no longer met today's installation standards. That affected how we planned the work: demolition and substrate prep needed more attention than they would on a more recently renovated space.

This is exactly where Max's background as a former casework installer becomes critical. He knows where cabinetry can genuinely be refreshed and where it's worth investing in a fully new solution with modern hardware and waterproofing technology. That gave Daniel confidence that our recommendations were grounded in deep, specific expertise without any generic advice, which mattered even more to him after his mixed experience with his previous kitchen contractor.

How Much a 32-Square-Foot Bathroom and 48-Square-Foot Laundry Room Remodel Costs in Lake Forest Park: The Two Options We Offered

We presented Daniel with two options so he could choose based on his budget and the level of personalization he wanted.

Both estimates were transparent and included materials, labor, demolition, haul-away, and permits. No hidden add-ons came up during the project. The price difference between the two options came to $8,000, about 17%, often less than homeowners expect.

Custom vs. Semi-Custom Cabinetry: Why the Customer Chose Custom

Daniel came to our showroom at 1850 130th Ave NE in Bellevue to see samples in person and finalize his choice. That's where it became clear: the semi-custom option didn't offer the colors and finishes he wanted for the finished space. The difference between the base cabinetry lines and custom cabinetry turned out to be far more noticeable in person than in photos.

Daniel chose the custom one. The additional $8,000 unlocked the full range of colors and finishes and let him match the new cabinetry so the space would flow naturally with the already remodeled kitchen.

This is a situation we see regularly. It's exactly why we recommend visiting the showroom before making a final decision. Samples and the differences in texture are only obvious in person.

How Payment Worked: Two Installments, No Financing

Daniel paid for the project in cash, without financing. Payment was split into two installments over the course of the project, with payments made at different stages as the work progressed.

A Bathroom Remodel in Under Two Months: The Result

The project ran from mid-March through mid-May 2026, less than two months from the start of work to final handoff. The custom cabinetry was built to Daniel's exact specifications, installed, and integrated with the new finishes throughout the bathroom and laundry room. Everything stayed on schedule and on budget.

The final cost came to $54,000, exactly the figure quoted at the estimate stage. No add-on charges, discounts, or promotions were applied.

A space that had gone untouched for forty years since the house was built now matches the kitchen he remodeled a couple of years earlier. Daniel's room-by-room plan to update his home is complete.

New Day Construction's Bathroom Remodel Warranty

New Day Construction provides a two-year craftsmanship warranty on all completed work. On top of that, the customer receives manufacturer warranties on every material and fixture installed. Daniel received the full warranty documentation package at handoff. This is standard for every client and every project we take on.