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An Old-World Bathroom Transforming a dated guest bathroom into a fresh, European-inspired space Revamp M to a new kitchen, library and basement, the once-standard spaces are now a happy blend of modern fixtures and finishes topped off with her own eclectic style. But after tackling major work in her main floor, Blettner decided to keep it simple when it came time to update her second-floor guest bath. A standard bathroom layout, Blettner's dual-sink counter and vanity were situated arilyn Blettner is no stranger to a remodel. After calling her west side neigh- borhood home for more than 40 years, she's brought her own personality into every inch of her house. From landscaping the outdoors to fit her classic exterior directly opposite the tub and shower. Not wanting to expand the space into the nearby bedrooms or master bath, Blettner realized her bathroom would be even simpler than she initially envisioned after meeting with her team at Madison's Sweeney Construction. "We were really hampered with the space we had to work with," Blettner explains. "Luckily, the existing layout [already] worked." So did one other major design choice. June 2012 bravamagazine.com Before 41