ideas to update small master bathroom
Our master bath is quite small and has some handicap accommodations we no longer need. The house is rustic in design. I appreciate any suggestions for updates.
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Comments (9)I can't believe it - I have the exact same bathroom you do, and was just getting ready to post my ideas this morning to get some feedback! Please, any and everyone, I would love your ideas and comments, you would be helping two posters for the price of one! So...here are my ideas for dealing with my miniscule master bath: - Remove tub and replace with a walk-in shower with sliding glass doors. - Replace almond square tiles with white subway tiles. The tiles would go up 6 or 7 feet in the shower area, and then 42" up the wall in the remaining bathroom, with a chair rail on top. (You might be able to see the 42" line I drew on the wall to show where the tile would go up to) - Replace vanity with Kohler Memoirs 24" pedestal sink and install matching Memoirs toilet (round, not elongated as the bathroom is too small) - Remove medicine cabinet on the side wall and remove large mirror and replace large mirror with 31'x21' recessed medicine cabinet with sliding mirror doors (that is the piece of paper taped to the wall) - Install either sconce lighting or lighting over the mirror. - Install custom built-in open shelving behind the door for storage, from floor-to-ceiling (where my necklaces are hanging now). You might be able to see the line I drew on the wall that shows where the shelving would be. - Install hex tile or perhaps basketweave on the floor of the bathroom and shower. They would be ceramic as that seems to be the lowest maintenance option. Here are my questions: - Any opinions on whether to tile up 6-7" or all the way to the ceiling in the shower area? - Opinions on the medicine cabinet? I was also thinking of a large mirror on that wall with a shelf running the length under the mirror at the 42" tile mark on the walls. Ideas on shelving material? - Opinions overall? Should I keep the tub, for example? Finally, I got my inspiration from a mrslimestone on this board, I love her bathroom (see link below). Here is my existing bathroom: Here is a link that might be useful: My finished 'glamour vintage' bathroom by mrslimestone...See MorePlease help me with a layout for a small master bathroom.
Comments (4)4'x7' is a waste of space when it comes to a closet. It's not big enough for hanging except on one wall and a bit of the small wall. You'll get better storage in less space with a simple reach in closet with organizers. The bath itself also needs to increase in size if you want a soaker tub and a shower. A soaker tub isn't designed to work with a shower. You need a shallower tub with an integral tile flange to work with a tub/shower situation. A deep soaker tub will be a PIA to step into to use as a shower, and you'll have water infiltration issues if you try to use it as a shower as well. Also, most 4 bedroom houses would want to have 3 bathrooms. You may want to rethink your wants and needs and the small size of the space you are working with. One needs to reduce, or the other needs to enlarge. Since you say the budget is small, and this will be an expensive project, I'd suggest reducing some of your wants, and eliminating one of the bedrooms to better utilize the existing space split between the others. A 3/2 is a common configuration, and would give you more space to work with for the design. Remodels like this are costly because of working within the constraints of the old footprint and accessing the major systems. Also, integrating the old and new isn't always successful. It's just easier to do plumbing and electrical and HVAC (all of the expensive stuff) when the walls are completely open and you don't have to fight the old stuff into submission. It's one of the reasons teardowns of older homes in older neighborhoods became popular. It's less money, and you end up with more house that has more modern proportions and amenities....See Moresmall / tiny master bathroom needs help! pics
Comments (16)Thanks for the replies! ROOBEAR, I think the other bathroom is about the same size as your master, it's really long and narrow. It has a ridiculously long vanity with 1 sink in it. I'm going to be redoing that one as well. Thought, if there was some way to tap in to that bathroom and utilize some space for the master...have to get in there and see once we get the house. I'll get a plumber to get under there and let me know how hard it would be to switch the plumbing, may not be as bad as I think. PKSPIGS, that wall where the dresser is from door opening to door opening is exactly 7" across. The dresser you see in the pic is 5'4" across. My dresser is the same size. So that gives me 20" to work with. Now, on the other side of that wall is the shower stall which measures 3" wide IN THE INTERIOR (my realtor must love me and my measuring tape!). Three feet/3ft+ would have to come off that wall before I could put in a doorway to clear the stall. Plus another 2'4" for the new doorway. Let's call that 6ft to be safe? I'm left with 1 foot, plus the old door opening of 2'4" for 3'4" - not enough to put the dresser. Am I thinking correctly?? HUDSONLEIGH-plz see my reply above regarding measurements. That's the shower stall you see. The purple shower curtain you see is the left side and the shower head is to the right, behind that wall, next to the vanity. I want to cut that wall in half and put in a glass shower enclosure. Can't do anything on the other side, the doorway in to the bedroom, that's the hallway and you can't extend anything out to there. JJAAZZY, yes, furniture will be as current owners have it. Really the only way ours will fit. That's my whole issue, having to stare straight in to the bathroom - and I sleep on the left! Me, I'm in and out, but my OH - geez, he's in there forever, every time it seems! The tile is in great condition, but really needs to be updated. It looks white, but it has little specks of a mustardy-gold color. Since it's so small, will replace everything. I just wouldn't be happy to have to live with it the way it is. The bathroom I have now is great. I won't even be able to sit and do my hair in this one, my current one has a spot for me to sit and do my girly things - will be moving that elsewhere in this house - had to give up somethings for others to finally find a house!!! Hopefully, no major hidden expenses to come up, had it inspected by one inspector, waiting for 2 others. If I did have to keep the toilet where it is - can anyone suggest a good door to put there. I'm not sure a pocket door will go or not. There's an outlet on the wall behind the dresser that's 33" from the doorframe. The bathrooms side of the wall has the wall heater. I can remove that when I retile. Other than a pocket door (and no more ugly accordian doors) is there anything else worth looking at? Thanks again everyone!...See Moreideas to update my Master bathroom
Comments (5)Agree that this is a very nice bath, and I can't imagine using a calendar to tell me when I no longer like the looks of something. Frameless is a good idea, and I'd consider replacing those light-killing plantation shutters with some top-down blinds that will preserve the privacy while letting in the sunshine. That and looking for other places to hang towels (back of door, remaining walls, etc) and I'd call it a day. Bathrooms become tens of thousands very quickly once you start ripping out tile......See Morekelli_ga
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last yearIf you plan on redoing the shower and tub, then why not the floor?? No way it's going to work w/any farmhouse/rustic design you want. Plus, you don't have that much.
Last thing you want to do is piece meal this bathroom because it's not going to look good.
if you can demo the tile floor yourself and ready it for tile, you'll save about 1K.
what's behind the wood door in there?
Painting the vanity is fine, but you'll need a new countertop. Look for remnants, or pre-fab vanity countertops which aren't that expensive. (the one you have w/the sink is dated. you can find a vanity top and sink for under 500).
removing all of the handicap elements will mean drywall repair (unless you can remove them and find simple screw holes)
remove all of the molding when you redo the flooring and get more modern style (higher, simple). again, it's not that expensive (maybe .35 a foot) if you learn how to install and paint it yourselves.
It's fine to have diff trim inside the bathroom. I'm sure at some point you'll tackle the adjoining room
there are tons of tutorials online for DIY on budget.for example, this one was done for under 1K.
They obviously kept the same countertop. (but you see what I mean about keeping some things and redoing others? A nice stone top or a white quartz would look 10X better. Save up for another 500 or so and redo the top and sink.
You could do this. get a butcher block and cut it to fit (about $150 or so. home depot has cheap ones) Seal it. New sink. $50. Paint your floor tiles (less than 100 including the stencil) , make the shelves/art. Do some wood on the ceiling (find leftovers) find a new light and paint vanity. $300-400.
This would actually be really cute. (Royal Design Studio for the stencils)
You said you like rustic.so, over the toilet you could make your own shelves. (grab some fir beams at HD, cut it, stain it, get these plumbing brackets and spray those two. If you like this style, you can make these for less than $50)
If you like this color for the vanity, great! look up how to paint oak vanities. (you'll need to sand it well, wipe it, prime it, fine sand again, wipe and then paint) Add some nice hardware.
Look on craigslist or offer up for leftover countertop/stone pieces. or go to a fabricators shop and see what they have. you can also buy them off HD,LOwes, Wayfair w/a sink, but you'll pay a bit more.
Floor tile. If you seriously cannot afford it (I'd wait until you can), then you could paint your current tiles and do some type of stencil. lots of DIY tutorials on "how to paint ceramic tile".
most of these makeovers have the shiplap walls, but you don't have to do that.
maybe you like a beadboard wainscot? again, do it yourself. it's not difficult. (You could even get leftover wood and do your ceiling)
ellebelleks thanked Beth H. :ellebelleks
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Beth H. :
last yearlast modified: last yearthe built in linen closet could a great project and look amazing!
so many ideas for that one.
Can you DIY at all? these aren't super difficult.
You turn it in to a built in.
actually, Sawdust Girl is amazing. She has a hundred tutorials on DIY makeovers. Gives great instructions.
if you're the least bit handy, take a look at this one, and the rest of her stuff. I mean, she has plans and ideas for everything in your house. literally, everything.
https://sawdustgirl.com/built-in-linen-cabinet/
plenty of storage, plus a hamper pullout.
if you want it open, you could do something like this. (literally 1000 diff ideas!)
or, remove the door, redo the shelves, paint, maybe add some pretty wallpaper or stencil to the back, contact paper to the shelves?
https://www.younghouselove.com/open-wide/YoungHouseLove also has tons of ideas and tutorials^
Go to a salvage place and find a vintage door. (look on craigslist too)
Look for one french door like this, paint, add cute knob, style shelves.
(I found one for $25 once. I sprayed the glass w/that antique mirror spray and painted the door)used it for my closet. obviously yours would have hinges! just look for your size)
or, get a panel door like this. again, you can find these used. you just have to know how to shop
look up "organizing bathroom linen closet for more ideas
another one w/great ideashttps://www.thriftydecorchick.com/2018/09/two-toned-furniture-makeover-for.html
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