Three random design questions w/floorplan pic

15 years ago

This possibly should have been two separate posts...but how many posts for help can one person create?? A lot apparently. You guys are so good at this! Here goes:

Floor question: We chose a really nice porcelain tile. It comes in 20X20, 12X12 and 6X6. We picked a cool pattern using all 3...but I don't think that there is enough floor space for such a large/detailed pattern. Also, the floor space left is oddly shaped. How would you guys lay tile in this bathroom? Just one size? On the diagonal?

Shower glass question: should the door be centered a bit in glass or can it be attached to the linen closet wall? The shower controls will be on that wall and it seems easier to reach them if the door is attached there. In other words, would it look/function better if there is a glass panel attached to the wall and then the door?

Makeup mirror/lighting question: On the wall to the left of the door right above the angled cabinet I want to put an extension makeup mirror. There will be sconces on either side of each med. cabinet...should I put a sconce above the makeup mirror? I think that would look odd. Where should I place a task light for that mirror? I was planning to stand in front of the angled cabinet and pull the mirror that way. Sorry if this is a weird/confusing question! Any help or suggestions would be great!

Here is the floor plan. I think we are going to build out the wall behind the linen closet. The rectangle in the corner is the shower :)

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shannonaz
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15 years ago
Sorry, we have "chosen" not "chose" tile. Ugh. I wish you could edit posts!
sweeby
15 years ago
On the tile -- I love those 3-tile layouts and use them whenever possible. We finished a bath about 6 months ago (much smaller than yours) using a two-size layout (12x12 & 6x6) with some off-angle (not diagonal) walls -- so I went through your same concerns. But we went ahead with the two-size layout and I love the way it looks.

In a large open space, you can pick up and appreciate the tile pattern. But in a smaller room with interrupting walls and different angles, the tiles will look 'random' rather than 'patterned' -- and if you don't object to that (I don't), it can be a great look. (Your tiler will curse you, though, 'cause it's hard to keep track of where you are in the pattern!) I'd lay it straight rather than diagonal, to give the place a greater sense of 'organization' and so your tiler can have stable reference points to work from.

On the glass, are you asking if the door should be between two fixed glass panels, or one door and one panel? I'd defintiely go with the one fixed panel and door -- or just a larger door. As to what side of the door should have the hinges, either one is fine -- either glass to glass or glass to wall. My personal preference it to be able to open the door just a crack to get a towel.

I'm not quite understanding your mirror post -- but I would try not to let the makeup mirror interfere with 'proper' sconce placement. The sconces are decorative *and* functional, and the makeup mirror is more flexible.
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suero
15 years ago
If you get a lighted makeup mirror, there will be no need for a sconce for that mirror.
bill_vincent
15 years ago
I'd be sticking with the single size, only because as sweeby said, the pattern wouldn't really be appreciated as broken up as it is. In this case, I wouldn't even go diagonal, being that the diagonal walls in the room would have to be dead on, or it would show up in the cuts, and diagonal walls very rarely are on an exact 45 degree angle. I'd stick with a 12x12, either straight or brick joint. But that's also personal opinion, not professional.
shannonaz
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks so much, I think 12X12 brick might be just the thing. I am looking into the lighted mirror also.

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