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Bathroom and Home Remodel in Marlborough, MA: One Year Later

This is one of the Marlborough homes we remodeled room by room: three bathrooms (the primary bathroom, the main bathroom and a powder room with laundry), plus the staircase, hardwood floors and fireplace. A year later I went back, and the work still looks the way we left it.

Dioclecio Gomes, founder

As featured in New England Living 2025, Issue 1

In Short

Mr. Gomes Remodeling, a family-owned general contractor based in Northborough, MA since 2003, remodeled four areas of this Marlborough, MA home: a primary bathroom with a freestanding soaking tub and tiled walk-in shower, a main bathroom with a wood double vanity and glass shower, a powder room and laundry with teal wall paneling that was featured in New England Living magazine (2025), and a staircase with new hardwood floors and a painted fireplace.

Location: Marlborough, MA 01752, Middlesex County
Project: Bathroom remodeling (3 bathrooms), staircase, hardwood flooring and fireplace
Work: Layout changes, plumbing, electrical, shower waterproofing, tile, flooring, trim, paneling and painting
Contractor: Mr. Gomes Remodeling, MA CSL CS-085498, HIC 654604
Press: Powder room featured in New England Living, 2025 Issue 1

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Primary bathroom remodel in Marlborough: soaking tub and walk-in shower

This was the biggest room of the job. The old primary bathroom had a built-in jetted tub in the corner and a vanity along the wall. We changed the layout, moved the plumbing and electrical, waterproofed and tiled a walk-in shower with niches, and set a freestanding soaking tub under the windows. Warm wood cabinetry on the double vanity balances the gray tile and the high ceiling. Choosing a tub? Our acrylic vs. cast iron vs. fiberglass bathtub guide compares the options.

Primary bathroom in Marlborough, MA before the remodel, with a corner jetted tub and shutters

Wood double vanity with lighted mirrors after the primary bathroom remodel in Marlborough, MA

The original built-in jetted tub in the Marlborough primary bathroom

Freestanding soaking tub under the windows after the primary bathroom remodel in Marlborough, MA

Main bathroom remodel: tub-to-shower with a double vanity

The main bathroom had a tub with a shower curtain and a single long vanity. We replaced the tub with a tiled shower behind glass doors, and put in a wood double vanity with two mirrors and wall lights and new flooring. Plumbing and electrical were updated, and the shower was waterproofed before any tile went up. For sizing a shower like this one, see our standard shower sizes guide.

Main bathroom in Marlborough, MA before the remodel, with a long vanity and tile floor

Wood double vanity with two mirrors and brass wall lights after the main bathroom remodel in Marlborough, MA

The original tub and shower with a curtain in the Marlborough main bathroom

Tiled shower with glass doors after the main bathroom remodel in Marlborough, MA

Powder room and laundry remodel: the teal room from New England Living

This small room does two jobs, so every inch had to work. We added teal wall paneling, a wood vanity under an arched mirror with wall lights, and patterned tile on the floor, and built cabinetry around the stacked washer and dryer with a work surface next to it. This is the room that made the magazine: it was featured in New England Living (2025, Issue 1) in Lisa Cavanaugh's article "Awash in Color" on color drenching. The design was by Lauren Dworak and Jean Grace of the Kohler Store in Natick, and our crew built it.

Powder room in Marlborough, MA before the remodel, with a basic vanity and checkered tile

Teal powder room with wall paneling, a wood vanity and an arched mirror in Marlborough, MA, featured in New England Living

Laundry area in Marlborough before the remodel, with the stacked washer and dryer next to the toilet

Stacked washer and dryer framed by teal cabinetry after the laundry remodel in Marlborough, MA

Staircase, hardwood flooring and fireplace refresh

The last part tied the house together. We installed hardwood flooring, refreshed the staircase with wood treads, white balusters and a black railing, added white wall paneling, and painted the fireplace and gave it a wood mantel. Before the new floors went in, we made the floor support repairs the house needed, then finished with new baseboards and paint. Weighing floors for your own house? Our hardwood vs. carpet guide covers cost and value. We only have after photos of this part of the house.

Staircase with white wall paneling and new hardwood floors in a Marlborough, MA entry

Living room with new hardwood floors and the refreshed fireplace in Marlborough, MA

What made this job hard

Moving plumbing and electrical in the primary bathroom to make room for a walk-in shower and a freestanding tub.
Waterproofing two showers properly before any tile, because that is what decides whether a shower still looks good years later.
Repairing floor support before laying hardwood, so the new floors stay flat and quiet.
Fitting a powder room and a full laundry into one small room without it feeling crowded.

What I'm proudest of

The primary bathroom: warm wood against gray tile under a high ceiling.
The teal powder room: a small room with a lot of character.
The staircase and floors, which make the whole house feel connected.
Going back a year later and seeing it all still look new.

Marlborough remodel: common questions

Who remodeled this home in Marlborough, MA?

Mr. Gomes Remodeling, a family-owned, licensed and insured general contractor based at 329 W Main St in Northborough, MA, founded by Dioclecio Gomes in 2003. We remodeled the primary bathroom, main bathroom, powder room and laundry, staircase, hardwood floors and fireplace.

What was done in the primary bathroom?

We changed the layout, moved plumbing and electrical, waterproofed and tiled a walk-in shower with niches, installed a freestanding soaking tub in place of a built-in jetted tub, and added a wood double vanity with lighted mirrors.

How do I get a price for a bathroom remodel in Marlborough, MA?

Call (508) 304-3447 or request an estimate online. We visit your home, measure, look at what is behind the walls and give you a written, fixed price. The visit and the estimate are free.

Was this project featured in a magazine?

Yes. The teal powder room was featured in New England Living (2025, Issue 1), in the article "Awash in Color" by Lisa Cavanaugh. It was designed by Lauren Dworak and Jean Grace of the Kohler Store in Natick and built by Mr. Gomes Remodeling.

Do you need a permit to remodel a bathroom in Marlborough?

Work that moves plumbing or electrical or changes structure needs permits, and we file them as part of the job. Our Massachusetts permit guide explains what needs one.

Do you work in Marlborough, MA?

Yes. We remodel bathrooms, kitchens, basements and exteriors in Marlborough and nearby towns. Call (508) 304-3447 for a free estimate.

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