How would you layout this 16x6 bathroom
Hi All
I'm redoing the sewer under our bathrooms. Hubby and decided to remodel both our bathrooms since the sewer lines are getting upgraded & moved around anyway
About us
- Couple, very early 30's
- Forever home
- No Kids, no plans for kids
- Both work demanding jobs & need something that is easy for both of us to get ready in the morning
Wish list
- Enough space for 2 person shower. We are putting in fibreglass right now, but want to upgrade to steam shower in 5 years. Dream shower is 5x6
- Toilet Hidden or in a separate toilet room
- Toilet far away from the shower
- Double Sink
- Tub not needed, but might be nice
- We do not want to widen the bathroom
Technical considerations
- The current shower is 24"x30" and has to be made larger as it does not meet code.
- No Load bearing walls
- Windows are difficult to move due to masonry
- Oversized hall closet will be turned into Walk in, it will be the exact same size as the current closet.
- We can take 2ft from the guest bedroom, but would prefer not to.
Current Layout
Comments (10)
PRO5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoWet-room w/ tub & shower at one end, toilet at other end, with sink/vanity in middle.
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years ago
PRO5 years ago- 5 years ago
- 5 years ago
FYI this is what we are working with
Pardon the construction. When the sewer line broke in the other bathroom, I was in the middle of removing the popcorn ceilings and prepping to paint. Lol we had planned on doing other projects first, but the sewer line forced our hand. Hubs and I both agreed to live in a construction site for 10 years when we bought this house though.
- 5 years ago
Also, I added some detail to my sketch. All the doorways in the room are 24"wide
- 5 years ago
Also, this is the current layout
And these is how I'm envisioning the end product, except for the layout of the bathrooms (Engineer confirmed this would be safe)
- PRO
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