Tricky Bathroom: Work with current layout or swap shower and toilet?
Amanda R.
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Comments (1)You have inadvertently posted in the Gallery section. Repost this in the On-Topic discussions and you are sure to get some answers....See MoreCan Remodeler guy re-work bathroom lay-out?
Comments (7)You should at least have a general plan or layout that you've thought through very clearly. Little tweeks are one thing, but to walk in the door with a GC with a general idea, no drawings, nothing...it will cost you. I did my plan, then because we were moving walls, I did have to have an engineer do a quick review, and then, I took the plumber through the layout first to see if it was do-able. THEN I talked to the GC. Don't even consider this without permits if you ever want to sell your house ever (or have your heirs sell it). You're opening a can of worms there when moved plumbing is involved. The plumber is most likely the person to pull those permits, and they do need a general drawing at least to do so. (You can do this and they'll tell you if it's ok or not) or a GC will permit the whole works (wiring is a separate permit if you've moving things as well). Permits cost a few hundred bucks. Not permitting, and not using licenced workers in the trades involved (electric and plumbing as well as a GC) is frankly, just stupid. It will cost you eventually...a little now, or a lot later. I'd start with some easy "how to design a bathroom" books from Home Despot or similar. They have an amazing amount of info that will help you (like what is the minimum clearance for toilets, showers, etc) as well as some info on code issues (bathrooms are full of code issues!!)...See MoreTiny Guest Bathroom layout- will this work?
Comments (23)I just wanted to update the thread. The bathroom has turned out fairly nice (we have not moved in yet but everything is in place) We ended up with a 24.5 inch toilet and a 16 inch custom vanity with a 10 inch Duravit sink and the Grohe concetto faucet. This gives us 32 inches of space between the toilet and vanity which does not feel to cramped. Thanks to advice we received here, we reinforced the wall near the pocket door to allow us to hang the TP holder there. I'll post pics next week as well but overall quite happy with how it turned out (still tiny but feels functional:) thanks to everyone for all their advice and input. The advice we have received on these forums has really helped us avoid a lot of issues we may not have thought about!...See MoreRefresh it or gut it? Tricky kitchen layout.
Comments (39)My old galley kitchen had a 3' aisle and I had no problem with it, so I don't think I would find a 3.5' aisle too tight, especially given that the peninsula side wouldn't have upper cabs. However, I don't think I'm a fan of the peninsula because it leaves us only one aisle into the actual kitchen. With the island set up we have now, there are two, so if I am cooking and my husband comes in from outside and needs to get to the sink, he can access it without walking past me, or if we both come in with groceries, etc., one can go to the far side of the island and the other cut in on the side closest to the door....See MoreAmanda R.
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