{"id":222924,"date":"2026-03-12T16:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T20:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/12\/before-after-all-it-took-for-a-little-privacy-in-this-l-a-bathroom-was-a-single-design-tweak\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T18:00:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T22:00:14","slug":"before-after-all-it-took-for-a-little-privacy-in-this-l-a-bathroom-was-a-single-design-tweak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/12\/before-after-all-it-took-for-a-little-privacy-in-this-l-a-bathroom-was-a-single-design-tweak\/","title":{"rendered":"Before & After: All It Took for a Little Privacy in This L.A. Bathroom Was a Single Design Tweak"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before & After: All It Took for a Little Privacy in This L.A. Bathroom Was a Single Design Tweak<\/a><\/p>\n

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Domino Reno: Before + Afters, DIYs, and Advice From the Pros<\/p>\n

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When designer Lisa Checo, founder of OOAK Design Studio, first saw the bathroom inside this one-story ranch home in Los Angeles, she immediately understood the assignment: transform a cramped, dated space into something warm, thoughtful, and family-friendly, all without losing the spirit of the house.<\/p>\n

With a baby on the way, the homeowners needed a bathtub and better functionality. But Checo also saw an opportunity to push the design further, blending the relaxed sensibility ranches are known for with subtle English-inspired details. Think: wood accents, traditional molding, and soft, timeless materials. \u201cIt was a small project, but it gave us the opportunity to get incredibly granular with the details,\u201d Checo says. Read on for a closer look at her choices.<\/p>\n

Use a Pony Wall to Create Privacy in a Tight Layout<\/h2>\n

The bathroom, before. <\/p>\n

\"toiletToilet with Seat, Waterworks. Photography by Jenna Peffley<\/p>\n

In the room\u2019s original configuration, the toilet sat directly beside the glassed-in shower stall\u2014a little too close for comfort. Checo introduced a pony wall to create a sense of privacy without making the already-compact space feel even smaller. A sliding door would normally be the go-to for the new tub-shower orientation, but Checo went for a half-panel door instead, making it easier for the couple to reach their child comfortably during bath time.<\/p>\n

Even the toilet itself was a calculated decision. \u201cToilets are such an overlooked element in bathrooms, but it\u2019s just as important, especially in a small space like this, to choose something that feels like it\u2019s within the right design period,\u201d Checo explains.<\/p>\n

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