Use this space or let it be(master bath saga continues)
localeater
8 years ago
We are planning a master bath reno. Not planning on moving any fixtures. The space allocated to the toilet currently is a bit wide, but I dont really want a bigger shower, 36x48 is quite nice. The toilet is back to back with the kids' bath, the two rooms share a wet wall. I have thought of just doubling the width of the shower alcove wall and on the inside of the shower, about 2/3's of the way up putting a solid surface ledge on the current width wall.
Any thoughts or other ideas?
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tibbrix
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8 years ago
bpath
8 years ago
zmith
8 years ago
missymoo12
8 years agolocaleater
8 years agolocaleater
8 years agoMissymoo- why "No" to ledge in shower? Is this a general no to all ledges? I was thinking something like this
zmith
8 years agobpath
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8 years ago
Annie Deighnaugh
8 years ago
chicagoans
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoI always liked this half wall with storage, built by mongoct who posts on the bathrooms forum. (Couldn't find it there, but found it in Google images.)
Here's another half wall with storage; this one is next to a tub but would also work next to a shower with a glass wall above:
Handy spot for storing TP, soap, shampoo, etc.
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