Ensuite Bathroom Renovation
We are renovating the ensuite bathroom in our guest bedroom. The layout of the existing bathroom is as follows:
Our initial thinking is to:
- replace the bathtub and shower with a shower only;
- replace the vanity;
- install floor to ceiling porcelain tiles in the new shower;
- continue the porcelain tiles for the entire 125" wall;
- Install porcelain floor tiles everywhere;
- replace mirror (thinking of a lighted LED mirror);
- replace all plumbing fixtures;
- other??
The only thing done so far is that we purchased this vanity:
It is a 34.5'' H x 48'' W x 22'' D vanity by Ancerre Designs. The base is white and the top is Carrara Marble.
We would like to get some suggestions for the porcelain wall and floor tiles. Comments/suggestions on any other part of the project are also welcome. Thank you, Robert
Comments (15)
PRO2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoTile overkill, ( a recent fad btw ) especially with that vanity and unnecessary as well. and.....expensive and limiting. The vanity is traditional, perhaps some wall treatment that complements..even some wainscoting
Are you adjusting LAYOUT? Willing to adjust plumbing/drains etc
You are moving the toilet? Yes/no? I ask as you are replacing a 60 inch vanity with 48 inch and while it can be done, 30 inches of tub width is less than desirable for a shower with glass doors.
You may be far better off with a more comfortable shower, a toilet move, and a 42 inch vanity. Post an inspo pic of a bath you love.....for more advice on selections but with the vanity you chose, and consider the style of the bedroom to which the bath is ensuite, as well. But function, is first.
Shorten the shower a bit, ( You don't need 60" ) and there's room for shelves, at one end
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2 years agoFor a guest bathroom I would keep it simple. Save your money for your bathroom. :-) The pictures Jan Moyer posted are all good ideas, as is the idea to make the shower 33"-36" X 48". This is something that will also be appreciated by buyers when you go to sell. I like the second picture Jan posted the best as it seems closest to your style. Here are some other ideas.
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- 2 years agolast modified: 2 years ago
Assuming we can move the toilet to whatever location we want:
- How wide would you make the shower?
- Where would you place the 48" x22" vanity along that 125" wall?
- Where would you place the toilet?
Currently, the plumbing and showerhead are on the 125" wall.
- Should the new shower door open on the side of the 90" wall?
- Does that mean the shower/plumbing needs to be moved to the 90" wall?
- What shower door arrangement would be best in this situation? Sliding door or swing door?
As usual, I would welcome any comments/suggestions you may have.
Thank you.
2 years agoToilet requires 30" of space (15" on either side of centre line) minimum. I'd leave the relative positions of the fixtures as is and just adjust the toilet over to maximize your shower width. With your known dimensions, you can have a 41" shower. 36" is comfy for most people if you want to give move room around the toilet.
- 2 years agolast modified: 2 years ago
We went with a Happy Floor gray tile called Citrus Blossom.
Polished on wall, unpolished on floor
- 2 years ago
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