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Hi! looking for ideas on remodeling. Would love a bigger shower but don't see how due to the window and layout. Any ideas? Thanks!

Uodate: Layout and measurments added and budget would be under $20k.

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lmckuin

last year

I would get rid of tub and swap wall/ door location of the shower. Make it bigger and have the door face where the tub is now. New lighting, paint, vanities and hardware. You could also think about moving the door to the bedroom further into the hall and accessing the closet from that side. That would open up more space in bathroom for storage (extend closet into bathroom or build a linen closet there).

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denkyem
last year
You'll be more likely to get feedback if you provide a measured-out floorplan showing dimensions and locations of doors and windows. It also matters if you're able to relocate any plumbing for this renovation or not. If not, you'd better draw in the location and dimensions of existing fixtures (bath, shower, toilet, vanity) as well.
latifolia
last year
Please also indicate your budget.
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A small bathroom isn't that much less expensive than a large bathroom because all of the expensive stuff basically costs the same in terms of labor. You save a bit on materials like tiles but that isn't the most expensive component of a bathroom remodel. Just the rough plumbing and fixtures for a shower is eye openingly expensive even if you stick to the least expensive adequate quality brand like Delta in a style and finish that is not "premium'. The shower is what is going to drive your costs up - probably above the $12,000 amount if you want a well constructed shower with a spa-like feel to replace the tub/shower. For most people that means a tiled shower and not one of those pre-fab showers. Waterproofing and tiling a shower correctly could easily eat up most of your budget. Depending on the age of your house, there will be plumbing and electrical stuff that is also expensive since licensed electricians and plumbers are among the most expensive to hire - that and well trained talented tile setters. Are you planning to sell in the relatively near future? If so, unless you are able to do a significant amount of work yourself, you are unlikely to make back your "investment" because the actual cost of your bathroom will not be recouped in most circumstances - e.g. unless you are able to remodel because you are DIY or in the business.
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Aquaiaw Plumbing
last year
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$20K means you may have to DIY most parts of projects, as all painting and tiles need to be updated.

If to keep the tub, how about design like this, big and functional:

If no tub, how about this design, also big and functional:
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
last year
Sorry but really Aqualaw advertising here is not a good plan. As for the OP post a to scale floor plan showing the window , where the toilet is since changing that can get very expensive and while you are at this going through the bathroom to the closet is poor design. In the drawing mark every mastrement and also the size of that closet . It is best to wait until you have saved a bit more money before wasting money on poor design. BTW pictures need to be taken so that they do not distort the space .
kandrewspa
last year
I think you're unlikely to be able to stay within your budget unless you are able to DIY a substantial part of the project. Do not DIY unless you really have the necessary skill as poor work will negatively affect the resale value. Learning from online videos is not going to get you to the skill level you need to do a professional looking job. Eliminating the tub would help as tubs and their fillers are surprisingly expensive. Do you need a tub? Do you use it? Moving fixtures also adds to cost.

I can't tell from the floorplan you posted where the fixtures are. Can you draw a floorplan on graph paper that shows the fixtures?

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