Ideas Needed for Bathroom Upgrade
This is our current powder room -it’s off our family room and used by guests so I would like to make it a little more “special”. The size and layout works well just looking to upgrade some items and give it a bit of a wow factor. The floors are staying - the travertine runs through our whole house. I would like to keep the vanity as it’s custom size, has great storage and in great condition. I am open to changing out the countertop. We will be getting a new toilet. I definitely want to replace the mirror and sconces. Also would love to add either a tile wall or wallpaper perhaps and paint. Would you do this behind the wall where the mirror would be or the wall you stand across when you walk in (where the picture is now)? Open to all suggestions on an easy (ish) upgrade. Thank you!!
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Comments (7)happy - definitely don't need MORE room in this bathroom - trying to figure out a better plan with a smaller vanity. I prefer a vanity over a pedestal - need room to store stuff, that's for sure. sweeby, what are ceiling breaks?? Never heard that term before. I'm sure if I go to the library I'll find books that probably have a layout of this kind in it for ideas, but would love to find someone who's dealt with this before and what they've done. You've given some great ideas to look in to. The half wall, between the toilet and the vanity is definitely an option I'll consider. Possibly a door between the toilet/shower and the vanity may be good too. Oh, that floor, it's linoleum, or something like it - coming up in areas - very ugly!!!! ashleysf, as I mentioned above, I think your idea of a door would be good. I don't think a pocket door would go, but when I go tomorrow to look at the house again I'll definitely see if it's an option - I would think a regular door could easily go there, but honestly, I can't remember for sure. I'd like to end the vanity where the 2nd outlet is on that wall (see pic) I think that's long enough. In my current guest bathroom I have a tall floor to almost ceiling cabinet where I store towels and other bathroom related items. It could be a consideration instead of using the existing closet and possibly do something else with that closet area, as I did with my master bathroom linen closet - it's all shelving with decorative stuff on it (when it's clean that is, otherwise, it seems to have become a catch-all!) Any other ideas, as always, are always appreciated and taken in to consideration....See MoreLarge Bathroom Upgrade
Comments (11)If you are going to loose a vanity I’d suggest planning for additional storage or make up area where the chair is now. Otherwise, I’d suggest getting a few contractors to price your layout and show them a few pictures from your idea book that represent the level of finishes you’d be striving towards. Your bathroom ideabook is quite varied so I’d suggest creating one that is very specifically tailored to your ‘wish list’. Ideally, you’d work with a designer to draw up the space and specify all elements so the contractors can price accurately. For instance, I could see your elongated shower having a tiled in bench that is where the aquarium is now....maybe the shower is open on that side (no door) with just a straight glass panel running off the wing wall on the right....See MoreBath room matt ideas (new bathroom)
Comments (8)Suggest a small white, cream or grey mat hung over tub which can be used for either tub or shower. We have the type below and it is super soft, drys quickly and washes really well, this one comes in dark grey as well If intetested https://www.cb2.com/cirrus-white-bath-mat/s571940#modal You could add a 3x5 patterned washable rug - don’t suggest oval (measure first to see what you think) in white, or cream with grey. Idea below is from Ruggable, but expensive - just providing to show a good look for your bathroom....See More1990 bathroom upgrade
Comments (7)I would replace the shower with white in a heartbeat. The floor looks in good shape and the white looks fresh and clean. A double vanity will give you more stirage so you can lose the tower shelves. Think about what you see when you walk through the door and right now the view isn’t very wecoming. I’d get some nicer, more decorative window coverings. If you have any kind of view out the window yet need privacy, maybe a bottom up sade that covers the lower part of the window but lets you see over the top could work. All things can be done on a budget. You can enjoy until you sell and it won’t be such an upgrade that the new owners would think they are wasting money on your improvements should they want to change things....See MoreHU-187528210
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3 years agoI think maybe I would wallpaper the toilet nook with something rich and interesting then paint the outer area in one of the colors from it. Perhaps remove the large mirror and get something smaller with an interesting frame to fit between new sconces. Paint the cabinet to match the wall color in the outer area. If you go dark (and I would) then the current counter top may be fine.
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2 years agoWanted to post a progress pic. Thank you everyone for your suggestions. We are still debating having the cabinet painted … would you?
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