BATHROOM STORAGE HELP - NEVER NEEDED IT MORE
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Comments (56)This old thread got revisited. @dani_m08 to answer the question about extra probe, I believe I ordered an extra one when I bought the set up. The probe wire is just setting in the junction box I think but honestly I cant remember. When I laid out the underfloor heating and the probe, I just ran another probe near the first probe, and it was then sealed into the floor self leveling compound as per instructions. then the end was just threaded into the wall like the one that would be live, and not connected, but just laying there in the box. Regarding the tile layout. I just decided to run it this way, after getting instructions on the 90Degree way, IIRC. The herringbone that I love is from my childhood and the side walks in my neighborhood that all ran at 45Degree. so that to me is herringbone. I know you posted on @sochi thread about her amazing bathroom and a wall mounted faucet. I would totally do it if I had the right sink for it. In my case I had made my sink out of soapstone and an integrated backsplash. The pictures of this bathroom reveal are no longer available because of the use of photo bucket, when it was Gardenweb. I did not keep my account with photo bucket. I'll add some of the reveal pictures so you can see the sink and floor. Regarding the sink there is no ledge for water to drip from my hands when using the faucet. The water drips right into the sink. In my other bathroom with a deck mounted faucet I am always wiping up drips and it is a nuisance. I much prefer the setup for this sink. Below: I love the flush finish from the faucet to the bottom of the sink. nothing drips on a counter or edge of a sink. Below: looking in from the doorway. Below: Here I am finishing up the sink. the backsplash was epoxied on as a separate piece. The whole soapstone install in the room took next to nothing to buy as they were all small pieces that I epoxied together with a 3 part stone epoxy. Below: this is the counter at the tub, and is in 2 long pieces but I was able to epoxy them together at there edges to make a wide slab for the top. All the soapstone was finished with a 60 grit sandpaper to be rough and this lovely soft tone of blue/green/gray/white. I did not oil it so this color tone would remain light. Below: If I recall correctly @sochi helped me decide on this Hubberton Forge Mirror. I have 3 different metals in this room, but they are all a cool silver to black color. Below: the center of this tower shares space with the kitchen on the other side of the wall. there is also some extra space that houses some electrical wiring. this is an old simple house. this bathroom was an add on when it got move to the farm in the 30s IIRC. The plumbing was all rearrange and some of the details that were orignially there I kept but updated it, such as this tower feature. The old one went and the carpenter did a wonderful job with this one. Below: This feature was another thing I kept from the old bathroom but flipped it from the other end and had the carpenter put drawers in it. Before it was a hell hole. things got lost and the build was soooo old and creapy I didn't like using it for storage. Now it is perfect for storage....See MoreHelp!! Kids bathroom storage!!!
Comments (12)And omg did not think about sanitary supplies!! Yeah, I get it. You don't think -- don't yet think -- of your little girls becoming women yet. Intellectually, you know they will, but that's not a thought that fits into your heart just yet. Says the mother of two girls, ages 20 and 23. Yes the closet is narrow! I’m nervous about giving up the bathroom space though. We do have a dresser also for the girls which I think will help. A dresser will give you more storage space, but the problem is that you won't have a walking aisle to reach the hanging clothing. Realistically, this is your space with a hanging rod and adult-sized clothing hanging -- note that you only have about the width of the hanger for walking space -- you'll have to walk sideways to get to the clothes on the far right: idea; try to put electrical outlets to charge toothbrushes if they will fit ...One large mirror over the vanity. Yes, put electrical outlets on both sides of the sink -- I personally wouldn't put them inside medicine cabinets; that'd mean the girls would have to leave the medicine cabinets open while using the hair dryer, etc. ... and that would take up space /block part of the mirror. Double-yes to a wide mirror. The girls will need more time for fixing their hair than they'll need using the sink. As far as under the cabinet, we decided not to over-customize the storage for blow dryer, etc (I've seen some pretty cool customized pull-outs, Yes, I agree. Don't lock yourself into one organization method. or the tub/shower combo, have the contractor install 4 corner shelves to hold all the shampoos, shaving stuff, etc. Corner shelves are less expensive to install than niches. If you want niches, that's fine too. They are just more expensive to install. If you do niches, put a wide one or a tall, divided one so that there is plenty of room for products. Very good advice. Whatever you choose -- corner shelves or niches -- put in more than you think they'll need. Make sure your storage is tall enough for the big pump-top shampoo bottles, and don't neglect a spot for soap. For me having towels in the bathroom itself means a lot of clothes left on the floor. I'll take the other side of that coin. I'd rather the kids dress /undress in the bathroom. Towels and clothes may end up on the bathroom floor, but I'd rather have them all on the floor in one place ... instead of strung out over the floors in the bathroom plus two bedrooms. What do you think about changing the pocket door to a regular door that swings into the wall opposite the toilet? To tell the truth, I'd lose that wall completely. You're talking about two sisters; they can share a plain bathroom. The wall makes the two rooms small, and at some point that pocket door will break (possibly in the closed position), and you'll have to get a handyman to come in and fix it, which might mean opening up the wall. Pocket doors are more finicky /easier to break than hinged doors, and children aren't great at being gentle with things. This bathroom is pretty small. I'd make it one room....See MoreHELP - Small Bathroom Storage Idea
Comments (17)Several ideas: Idea 1: A shelf above the bathroom door could provide storage for toilet paper, and baskets can "neaten things up". This would only be visible from inside the bathroom. Idea 2: You say you're against too much clutter above the toilet. How about a train rack for towels? You can get a small, neat one, and the linens could bring some color into a rather empty bathroom. Moving linens to this spot would free up space under the sink for the toilet paper. Idea 3: How about a basket near the toilet to hold toilet paper rolls? It brings in an organic, natural item that softens the all-white bathroom....See MoreNeed storage in my bathroom.
Comments (2)Surface mount medicine cabinets measure a bit less than 5 inches deep. How far does the lighting jut out? Could the sconce canopy be modified to add depth? Check with the manufacturer or electrician. Alternate storage ideas: could you add a shelf under your mirrors for the everyday items that are cluttering your sink? Could the under the sink storage be optimized? Depending on the type of vanity, storage space can be vastly under-utilized. What type of double vanity do you have and how many people use this bathroom? Sometimes a merciless product purge is the storage solution. Bathrooms aren't ideal environments to store much product, actually. Medicine and makeup, for example, fare much better in less humid areas of the house....See MoreVerbo
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