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Masone Master Bath Remodel

14 years ago

OK, our bathroom will be completely gutted in the next few weeks so and this is the design plan for the new one.

Plans include 18" "crema marfil" porcelain tile on the diagonal for the floor, same tile but 12x12 in the shower, accented with travertine mosaics (see below), unsure of shower floor - considering travertine 3x3s or pebbles (opinions please), vanity top, linen top, bench seat and tub deck is 3cm crema marfil. Cabinets will be dark stained cherry "Dynasty" wood top with glass over for the make-up table

My biggest problem right now is trying to find a tub that will fit and will look the way I'm envisioning. I'd like a simple oval tub, drop-in with a radius deck/surround. The deck facade tiled in travertine mosiac 1x1s and the top Crema Marfil slab. I intended it to be a separate tub, centered under the window, NOT connecting to the shower (it would ruin the oval radius that I'm trying to acheive). Problem is, I can't find a 60x30 tub. We taped out a 60x36 and it's just too encroaching (on the shower door opening, make-up table). OK, I found a 65x 30 which helps but it's still not great.

I am willing to change the tub look if it made sense. My husband suggested increasing the width of the shower and adding a neo-angle door, thus connecting the shower to the tub (possibly using the same slab for the shower bench? I don't know. I think if I gave up the oval tub I'd have a much easier time finding a smaller one. (I'm 5'3 and 110lbs and I feel like I'm going to float away in my current 64" long tub)

Please tell me if you think I could/should connect the tub/shower and add an angled door. This will be a tiled steam shower so it needs a good seal. I have no idea what the glass guy will say about it.

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nbptmomto3
Original Author
14 years ago
I just threw this together - maybe? It messes up my pocket door but I think I can have it coming from the other side of the hallway (outside the bathroom). The pocket door is to separate the laundry area from the rest of the master suite.
firstmmo
14 years ago
What about the Victoria and Albert IOS tub...it's 59 x31.

You could also split the vanities on either side of the tub and make it "his and hers". Hers would have vanity attached. The shower could then go by the door and if it was glass, would be transparent and not block any views?
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The way you have it laid out, the cabinet feels awkward, However, is this to scale? The only way for me to comment on a cabinet or actually, all of the other featurues is a to-scale layout with measurements marked. If in fact this is to-scale, I say "no: to the cabinet. However, you could add storage all along that toilet wall, it would just be shallower than what you are showing. I don't know how much space you have there. Shallow space is often very functional in a bathroom. (rolled towels and toiletries)
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judithn
14 years ago
My first impression is that the person who has the sink against the wall is going to feel blocked in and crowded, esp. if they are right handed. Try brushing your teeth in that sink, your elbow is going to hit the wall.

I would rather see the sinks centered on whichever wall you're putting them on so both users have good access. I don't know what the clearance requirements are for sinks, there's probably a web site that has them, and I am guessing your sketch is not to scale, but even so...I'd try to adjust that.
nbptmomto3
Original Author
14 years ago
Thank you for your feedback! I've put some thought into a freestanding tub but I really dislike the faucetry involved. The vanity layout is essentially the same as it has been for 20 years so I'm not worried about DH hitting his elbows while brushing his teeth (notice I stuck him in that sink). I'm sure my drawing (very rudimentary) is not to scale and there really is plenty of room.

Look more toward the shower/tub area though. This is my real sticking point. I think I like the newer layout better. The shower is wider, connected to the tub. Now I can do another shape tub if I have to. I still want a 60x30 max tub and still, they are not easy to come by! Should I do undermount tub now that there would be so much going on then? Does that turn the transitional corner into modern/contemporary?

BTW, they demo'd my bathroom today. Yay. I've ordered the cabinetry. I really need to get the tub thing situated.

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