How can I use this bathroom inspiration photo on a smaller scale?
Katrina Tate
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Found this gorgeous bathroom design by Karen B Wolf Interiors
I want to duplicate it, but in our 5 x 7 NYC bathroom. Any suggestions on what to use on the side shower walls? For the floor I'm thinking Porcelain Brush Stroke Nickel 12 x 24. We are taking out our tub and going with shower only since we haven't use the shower in about 10 years. We have 8 ft ceilings and plan to tile from floor to ceiling in the shower, although we have no lighting in the shower and could only add lighting if we install a soffit in the shower.
Our floor plan is attached, which we discovered cannot be changed since we can't move the waste line in our apartment since we are not on the first floor (per the superintendent and multiple contractors).
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Comments (4)Hey Gibby -- 6 x 10 bath here [finally demo'd last week!] and I know that my size isn't even that small. I've been on the lookout for 3 or so years and it's been surprisingly difficult to find ideas. Aside from "recess whenever possible," of course! There's the "monochromatic = more spacious" school of thought but IMO there are alternative ways to lead the eye around the room and create interest in a small space. Things to consider: * color / color contrast * the lines of an object (round vs square) * judicious use of oversized scale * having some consistency with eyelines/sightlines of your vertical elements Here are some of the apparently-smaller baths I've found that put at least one of the above into action: We're adapting this built-into-doorway cab for our bath -- ours will be built out from the wall, perpendicular to the sink, and serve as a med cabinet. I'd use a wall-hung if this were a full bath, but I do love this! [Note horizontal cladding] I was involved in this [5 x 8 with TWO doors!] bath: Grabbed space from kitchen to make this 15" cubby: IMO one of the biggest challenges with small baths is to create negative space that serves to set off what IS in the room. In our case, we splurged a bit on a demilune/semicircle vanity instead of a square or rectangular one -- given our bowling alley dimensions, it helps carve out some pleasing curves. However, having lived in a place where the tiny wall-hung sink, toilet, and clawfoot were all accessible from one spot I know negative space is sometimes non-existent! I've enjoyed the book below, which has a mix of sizes and lots of materials in it --"ideas for tiny half-baths, medium-size his-and-hers, and large, luxurious home spas. Specifics on ventilation, waterproofing, faucets, showers, tubs, and more." Here is a link that might be useful: New Bathroom Idea Book (Taunton Press)...See MoreBathroom Scale you would recommend
Comments (26)I got one from Penny's several years ago that works for us. Its a digital; runs on a 9 volt battery; one battery lasts for a year or more. The scale is about 15 inches square and 2 inches high. You tap it with your toe to turn it on; the display will cycle a few times while it waits for the vibrations to die away and zeros itself. When the display glows steady, step on and stand still. When it thinks everything has settled, your weight is diaplayed. Read it and step off. It'll turn off in about 3 seconds after stepping off. It seems to be accurate within 1 lb at 230 lbs. No tenths of a pound. Displays only to the nearest Lb. It has worked well for 10 years. It is a bit quick in automatically shutting off. You have about 3 to 5 seconds to step on the scale after the dispaly becomes steady. Go beyond this limit and it auto-shuts down. HINT: Weigh yourself soon after you get up and after you have used the toilet and before you slake your thirst. Weigh with no clothes. A good time is just before you step into the shower. This will be your minimum weight for the day unless you engage in extreme hard labor. Your weight can change by a couple of pounds during the day. Differenct in clothing weight can mask a trend. I have found this produces the most consistent measurement and that is important if you are graphing your weight on a daily basis....See MoreBathroom chandelier scale
Comments (8)busybee, that's exactly the size I'm looking for. Do you have a zoomed out shot? How big is your room? Do you remember where you bought it? I think this bathroom is a similar size and I like the scale of this chandelier. Anyone care to guess how big it is? [traditional bathroom design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional-bathroom-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_712~s_2107) by minneapolis interior designer RLH Studio I'm looking for something with dark metal and crystal. I want the metal to be light and airy and not too heavy. I love this chandelier. Has anyone seen anything like it? I'm thinking of getting the larger overstock one-will it give me the look I'm going for? [eclectic dining room design[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/eclectic-dining-room-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_722~s_2104) by media and blogs Dreamy Whites Here is a link that might be useful: regent chandelier...See MoreHow can I update this bathroom?
Comments (37)I'd love to see pics of the green bathroom. I've freshened one with baby blue tiles by scrubbing the tub and tile (tons of time and elbow grease), removed all caulk and most of the grout, re-grouted and caulked. I also replaced the floor, toilet and vanity. I think a good plan for your blue bath, when you are able, is to clean up the tile, add a white fabric shower curtain, have the floor polished, replace the vanity, faucet and light. Here is the one I restored. That's an Ikea vanity that goes well with the retro tile IMO. I'd stay with white paint and use art on the walls. Rather than paint the wood on the window how about a curtain or shade to draw the eye? I have two more bathrooms to tackle with old tile, one is off-white with gold speckles and the other with pink speckles. I'm thinking of covering the pink tile with wainscoting as it is in a powder room and the tile is part way up 3 walls. The gold speckles are subtle and I'll work with them as the room also has a shower stall I do not want to replace. The tile is in too good of shape to demo. Sometimes change is hard. Have you tried showing your Mom pictures and getting her involved in the planning? Regarding the door and trim, you really shouldn't paint unless there is a plan for the whole house. Are all the doors and trim wood? Would love to see the green bathroom!...See MoreKatrina Tate
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoThis is the vanity idea, but I don't want/need the faucets. I would prefer a 3 drawer vanity like the photo in the original post. We are limited to 24" and would get more storage space from a vanity with doors rather than a drawer vanity with a non functioning top drawer. We're looking at Bertch vanities this week.
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoJust left a meeting and this marble look and white frosted glass combo was in the elevator. Divine intervention?
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoI have that style in my guest bath. The drawers are so tiny. It's a 12" drawer but the interior measurement is only 7" W. The top two drawers are 3" deep and the bottom is 6 1/2". I wish I had gotten the all drawer style because I use this bathroom. I'm very low maintenance but the drawers are full. I do have a built-in linen closet and the master bath is just steps away.
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