Victoria heritage home needed a large family bath 

By Betty Campbell

Before: an old bedroom provided the space

The first step was adding a much larger bathroom to the four-bedroom home.

Built in 1929, and close to 5,000 square feet, the house needed some updating. But the couple was adamant that home’s fine features and classic lines would remain preserved and intact. They found a soulmate in Victoria designer Bruce Wilkin of Bruce Wilkin Design.

Marble, quarried on Vancouver Island, was used for the surrounds on the tub and vanities

The solution proved to be converting a second floor bedroom and small ensuite into a large new family bathroom.

The first challenge Wilkin encountered was how to accommodate the bathroom’s functional elements.

The large new bathroom has room for his and hers vanities, a walk-in shower and a soaker tub. One original lead-glass window was saved; one is a duplicate. Marble flooring was added to reflect the home