What to do with this bathroom! Drift of Mist is my thought
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Comments (5)Well now if you stop worrying about every little freaking thing, what happens to us??? We're unemployed ;-) I'm trying to picture your layout but honestly it isn't clear to me. Generally I like to see something other than a 50/50 split but there are other things that come into play - how does that 50/50 or 33/66 relate to the finished height of your vanity counters, to the windows (if any) either at sill or apron height. I like continuity, too and like to see some relation to other horizontal lines in a space - expecially a space like a bathroom. But that doesn't mean everything has to end at the same height, just that you need to put those other lines into the thought process so you don't end up with staggered and unrelated horizontal lines all through the space. Clear as mud?...See MoreI have no idea what I'm doing. Help me design my bathroom
Comments (33)Benjesbride, where does she lose the 2"? It appears that she is not aware of the loss. Rebeccamomof123, are you pulling permits to do the work, or do you live in an area where the city/town/county inspectors are going to become aware of the work and expect to come in and inspect it? Or is your area more like where I live and anything short of an addition is something that no one will notice and that inspectors don't drop in when workmen are around unless it is really obvious that a big job is being done? The reason I ask is that your clearance for the toilet-to-tub distance is right on the edge of being okay. Some towns will not let you get that close. If you could get inspected by the code enforcement officer, or if you are doing this with permits, you need to draw this up and get it approved before assuming it is going to be approved. If you need to steal back a couple of inches to make it fit, one option is a wall-hung toilet. Your contractor opens up the wall behind your toilet and puts the tank and flushing works inside the wall (not the stuff you have, it is custom made for this purpose) and then the toilet part actually hangs off the wall and never touches the floor. It is much nicer for cleaning. All of Europe has been doing it this way for years, I hear. http://www.geberitnorthamerica.com/en_us/target_groups/enduser/products_enduser/toilets_2/concealed_systems_1/for_toilets_1.html...See MoreWhat to do with my 1950's bathroom
Comments (6)I think the budget is too tight to not only renovate but also relocate. Are you at all handy? Here are some things you need to consider. Take out the drop ceiling over the tub. You will need a new tub ( if you are used to cast iron I doubt you will be happy unless you replace with the same). New shower/tub fixtures, new toilet, new tile for both the floor and the tub. You could move the toilet, but that's usually a large expense. That weird narrow cabinet should come out. Now you have to eat into the bedroom closet for a decent vanity space. Reframing and drywall repair. You'll need at least 36 inches. Can you get that? Alcove vanities are usually custom. Call in a contractor and see what his bid is. Then price out materials. See if you can make it happen. However, I caution you not to make bad choices to keep the budget in line as you may be disappointed down the road. My sister in Florida just got a bid for 11K for the remodel of her small bath - that didn't include materials, just labor....See MoreMy contractor thought I was crazy, but I think my bathroom is amazing
Comments (53)Cannot argue with how it turned out, that is for sure. It looks great!! The guy doing our tile in the bathroom said we were wrong for our choice of shower floor and accent tile, but we liked them, and think it looks great. That is all that really matters anyway, right?...See MoreAngel 18432
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