Bathroom Design Help!!
Ashley Robinson
3 years ago
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Comments (5)I think the hex would be fine for the floors. You could go larger: 6" or 8" hex. Pick a grout that matches in the middle (not super light/not super dark) of a color in the tile. A coordinating grout will make it look less busy than a contrasting grout. I'd go with coordinating grout in the tub as well. I would do marble-look porcelain, not real marble, for easier maintenance....See MoreBathroom design help, please
Comments (5)HU-187528210, thank you! You mentioned beige grass cloth, which I do love for it's natural feel. But I agree that it might not work in our space (not "modern" enough). I wonder if a light beige paint would work (but everyone says beige is outdated!)? I also agree that the hardware should get changed out. I wonder if black would work? And, yes, I definitely need a mirror with a frame like you've shown in your photo! I have seen a company that sells frames that stick onto builder grade mirrors. Not sure the quality of those or how well they work....See MoreBathroom design help
Comments (13)At what phase of life are you, Tartuso? If you are switching to a walk-in shower for aging in place, my advice will differ from if you are starting a family. If you want a full height linen closet in the bathroom, you can have one. You can order an 18” wide cabinet that is as deep as your counter and put it on the toilet end. It will partially block the view of the toilet, which many people on this forum find objectionable. Or, you can put it next to the wall by the door, before your vanity. Many cabinetry companies make such linen towers to match their vanities. Figure out what style of cabinetry you want. Even wall-hung floating vanities can be found with matching linen towers that also hang. This is your opportunity to think of what other things you might want in the bathroom. A heated towel rack on the wall across from the shower? A towel heater appliance that sits on the floor and plugs into the wall? A plant? A towel ladder? You will need to redo electrical probably to bring it up to code, with outlets every 4 ft along the vanity. So how about putting one next to the toilet for a bidet seat with warm water wash and air dry functions? You can move the outlet near the entrance at the same time. Do you want more towel racks to give places for towels to dry? Hooks for towels, instead (and robes)? USB slots in some of the outlets? Dimmers on some lights? Lights in the new shower (I love mine!)? Plan all of this in advance so that you can know just what needs to be done. As for your shower, who will build it? What waterproofing system will go under the tile - or will you use an acrylic or solid surface instead of tile? Those need to be decided before hiring the contractor. If using tile, ask the contractors you contact what waterproofing system they use before you meet with them for an interview, and read up on how that system works so that you can intelligently discuss it with them. Be sure to write into the contract that the shower will be built using XYZ waterproofing system, installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If not using tile, be sure you know what the manufacturer of your shower gives as instructions for installation and discuss that in the contractor interviews, then have in the contract that the shower will be installed according to the shower manufacturer’s instructions. If you are doing a wheelchair-accessible shower, we need to talk about drains. I did a floor drain outside of mine, and am very glad I did! If you want to see my bathroom, do a search in this forum for “ADA Reveal.” If you are preparing for aging in place, be sure to specify shower grab bars and have the contractor install 2 x 6 boards between the studs so that they can be installed now, or later. One vertical bar coming into the shower and at least one horizontal grab bar. If you will have a hand-held shower head, too, consider giving it a bar that is also a grab bar. If a walker may be in your future, it might be good to put the vanity closer to the toilet, leaving 30” open near the door. That gives you space to set your walker to the side as you swing the door open....See Morebathroom design help
Comments (15)Thank you for the feedback! I’ll start creating the look book and see what patterns I find— that is a very good idea! For those that don’t know, a wet wall is a tiled wall that transitions from the shower to behind the toilet/vanity. When I referred to pantry I meant a linen closet, sorry for the confusion. In regards to Wood wall I meant for decorative purpose. I’m between tiling the wall or just using decorative wood (again outside of the shower area). The shower area would of course be tiled. Lastly, I’m conflicted if I should use marble tile or not and was looking for advice from those who have experience with marble showers and their thoughts about their own maintenance with it. This bathroom is more of a guest bathroom. We just boarded up windows and replaced the one with the transom window. Again, A LOT needs to be done before we start tiling. Which is why I just am started thinking about what tile I want to do. It will probably be about her month or so before my father will start tiling. This project is taking time as it’s not a main bathroom and my father is gifting us by doing this work on the side (weekends) because he had a full time job. I’m not worried about how long it takes. I’m just looking for ideas/suggestions here. So for those that gave actual helpful advice thank you!!...See MoreCruz Acosta Interior Design Specialist
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