My bathroom redo - need help making final decisions!!
Hi all,
I'm redoing my kitchen and bath and trying to get some feedback from people who have a better eye for design than I do, particularly since I have a really hard time knowing how anything is going to look until it's in front of me.
Anyway, this is for the bathroom 5x7, basically white vanity (I wanted wood but this has to be 18" wide and I can't find what I like!) White toilet, tub, black fixtures like sink and shower. White subway with dark grout in shower.
And now I am trying to decide on these 2 floors. I like the dark to give the room a break from all the white, and the industrial look of it Sort of a distressed concrete look. I also like the marble hex because it's pretty, probably a bit more timeless, but not sure if it's just too much white everywhere.
I would also like to know if everything else looks "ok" before I start ordering it all! Should I be doing anything different? I plan to add color via shower curtain, rug and accessories on shelves and what not.
Any thoughts? Thanks!!
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Darzy
6 years agoRelated Discussions
bathroom hell (blue tub, pink tiles), redo help needed
Comments (6)What a bathroom! What a neat tub and sink! Is this a vacation home or permanent? I'm not sure it matters but it would work better for a vacation home (psychologically anyway), but what about doing the tub/shower plumbing like an old clawfoot with shower added? Full surround shower curtain (or just two sides if you want to redo the tile nice and watertight I guess) with the showerhead piped openly from the lower plumbing and attached to the curtain rod? Wrong terms, I know, but maybe you know what I mean. LIke the one linked below (cheaper versions and different configurations are available--this was just a quick google.) I'd guess there used to be a thicker floor that was removed and nobody bothered to tell the toilet. If you're really being cheap, you could maybe get away with a lot of paint on the cabinets and curtains over the missing doors, but the cabinets would have to be sturdy enough to keep for that to work. Crisp white tile is inexpensive and you CAN put tile on a piece of plywood for the removable countertop. It'll be heavy enough you won't need to anchor it. Maybe you can DIY drywalling the ceiling. It's not a fun job, but it's a good bonding experience with whatever friends you can get to help. :) Here is a link that might be useful: example of ceiling mount shower curtain/tub-to-shower conversion...See MoreNeed ideas to redo my ugly bathroom vanity!!
Comments (11)What is your style? Those vanity doors are pretty contemporary, so might be hard to go traditional.... Thoughts: 1) If you like the vanity cabinet just fine, or just want to maybe paint it and add a top, you might hunt around for a stone remnant for the top. I was quoted about $300 to cut and finish a soapstone slab with cutout for one undermount sink. It would probably be about $400 for two sinks. Low-end granite from a remnant selection was around the same cost. But I wouldn't spend that kind of money if you don't love the vanity itself. 2) If you want to buy something pre-made that doesn't have that triangle at the end, why not just build the triangle section out of something else. For instance, it could be like a wood shelving unit that fits in there (maybe floating so you could still fit the trash can!) with it's top somewhat higher than whatever prefab vanity top you get, so that there isn't a funny transition of materials... so it looks more intentional. it could even be a little piece of some fabulous stone like marble or whatever, because it won't cost very much for such a little piece with only edge finish and no cutouts.... 3) How handy are you? You could build a simple open shelving vanity (many pics on line of these now) with baskets, and splurge on a gorgeous stone top from a remnant yard. Or not eve, one of the pics below has a wood top, you could use semi-recessed sinks or vessels if you like those. Even cheaper :) Something like these: 4) Personally, I'd probably take the whole thing out and replace with an inexpensive vanity like Ikea's Godmoron units, either with their vanity top with a filler piece as I just described, or with a custom-made slab top. But that's probably going to run $500-$900 all told to do that. What's your budget?...See Morehelp - bathroom redo decisions 2 parts
Comments (14)My son is just finishing up a bathroom redo. He had water leaking into the kitchen below the bathroom. To correct the leak he had to remove the tub, tile surround and floor tile so that meant the vanity and toilet had to go too. One of his friends told him to file a claim with his insurance company. He was pleasantly surprised when they gave him a check that amounted to about half of the total renovation cost. So if you haven't done so already file a claim with your insurance company. His bathroom is a simliar set up to yours except his vanity is 66 inches long. His toilet is also between the vanity and tub like yours. He has another bathroom with a tub so he decided to do a shower only in this bathroom. He opted for the Kohler cast iron shower pan that is meant to replace a 30x60 tub. His vanity will be natural maple. He found a remnant at a fabricator's and will be using black pearl granite for the countertop. Just for some ideas for you here is his before And here is a during: He used Dal Tiles Ayers Rock Majestic Mound porcelain tile with 13x20 tiles on the wall and 20x20 on the floor. He is waiting on shower doors and his counter top so I can't post finished pics yet but we think it already looks great. My daughter did a small bath remodel this past spring she used Dal Tiles Florentine porcelain tile. She kept her tub and used 12x24 around it with 24x24 on the floors. Since she had no linen closet in her house she opted to sacrifice sink/countertop space for tall storage. Her sink base is 24 inches and the tall cabinet is 18 inches. She used a remnant of quartz for her countertop. Here are a couple shots of her bathroom. Good luck on your remodel This post was edited by badgergal on Wed, Nov 5, 14 at 16:30...See MoreFinal bathroom decisions...
Comments (22)thank you roarah - I do like the white walls! I like the same taps so that is awesome, I can order them. I am torn on the bench. I like the storage, but I agree, I actually think the other looks better. I have to show DH, he is sick and sleeping. He needs to get better soon to put the vanities together! :) I think I like the lights, but I am going to keep looking a bit to see what else there is. (of course) :)...See More
PROFlo Mangan
6 years ago
PROJAN MOYER
6 years agoI loathe 18" vanities, any color. Like a packing box proportion. For what it will hold, I'd rather have a different look entirely, but failing that, not the white.If White, I'd do a pedestal sink for a more open feel in a small bath
aprilneverends
6 years ago
PROJodie White Designs
6 years agolast modified: 6 years ago
I like your choices except for the vanity. The pedestal as Jan suggested or glass sleek minimal feel to your space. If needed storage and you are set on white then the above suggestion would look better IMO.
Good luck with your renovation.
PRODesigner Drains
6 years ago
acm
6 years agoNo pedestal sink. I think you can do better, though, with a small vanity. They're out there! Your super-basic choice is pulling your whole design down.
Even a different white vanity would be better.
https://www.wayfair.com/home-improvement/pdp/wrought-studio-roque-18-single-bathroom-vanity-set-vrkg7314.html?piid=24583465
But there have to be options...
https://www.houzz.com/products/avanity-kent-18-vanity-taupe-glaze-finish-with-integrated-vitreous-china-top-prvw-vr~79183660
https://www.houzz.com/products/fine-fixtures-modena-collection-off-white-grain-16-vanity-prvw-vr~22679998
https://www.listvanities.com/bathroom-vanities-mtd-8137.html
https://www.amazon.com/American-Classics-RSI-PPMELCHT18Y-Technology/dp/B009RLK24C/
https://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Legion-Furniture-Weathered-Grey-Ceramic-Glass-MDF-Wood-18-inch-Single-sink-Vanity-with-Matching-Wall-Mirror-Set-of-2/12853271/product.html?refccid=RWGIPQIYDML3GM2CC3LR7OPR6Q&searchidx=3&keywords=&refinement=cabinet%20height%3A18%20to%2034%20Inches%7Cvanity%20width%20range%3AUp%20to%2020%20Inches
https://www.wayfair.com/home-improvement/pdp/ronbow-cami-18-single-bathroom-vanity-set-rnb3123.html
You really can't squeeze out a couple of inches by reframing the side wall, maybe? If this is your main bathroom, it could be worth the trouble for the jump in vanity quality and storage you'd get...
https://www.amazon.com/Simpli-Home-Vanity-Quartz-Marble/dp/B00OCYFFZ0/
Anyway, hope this helps.
Blueberry Abode
6 years agoIf you like the look of darker floor and want timeless you could try Nero Marquina Hexagon.
Helps tie in the black plumbing fixtures which I really like.
Could this vanity work? http://www.kubebath.com/product/bliss-18-walnut-wall-mount-modern-bathroom-vanity/I think I would do a single light above your vanity mirror. Something like this:
Are you set on dark grout with the white subway tile?
Looking good.
Matt K.
6 years agoBlueberry Abode
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PROChi Renovation & Design
6 years agoBelow we have included some of our bathroom designs that might help you in your decision making.
Darzy
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoBTW..I think I'd consider a round or oval mirror to break the rectangles up.
PROSativa McGee Designs
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