Need help with bathroom remodel layout
Hi all, we are going to remodel our 70s bathroom and need help on the layout. We will convert the bath tub to a shower but I’m not sure what to do with the vanity and toilet. I don’t like the toilet in the middle and the double sink on the left is awkward. We will be getting a new vanity. What would you recommend specifically on the vanity area and toilet design? I know moving toilets can be pricey / expensive.
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Comments (3)I like the floor plan you have. If you to put a 3 X 5 shower with the 5 ft along the wall with the door and one longer vanity in instead of two vanities you would only have a 3 foot 10 inch foot wide aisle between the shower and vanity. I like the open arrangement you have now with two sinks and I think the shower sounds great. If you wanted more tub access, perhaps you could cut back the vanity next to the tub by a foot and make the tub ledge extend over to the vanity in that area and use it as a seat to get in and out of the tub. Perhaps your ledge is already big enough to sit on and you could drop your half wall a couple more inches....See MoreBathroom remodel layout help
Comments (6)This is one floor plan I suggested to a friend and she built the exact same way and she loves it. The only difference is that she does not have a make-up mirror to see the back of her head but it seems that she is ok without one. I know I would miss it. I see two options to place a make-up mirror: 1- You can place it close to where the bathroom door is. See little square for the location where I would put the mounting bracket. This would allow you to stand between the counter top and the make-up mirror. You would also need to place your sinks distant from each other because this dictate the location of each mirror and it needs to be placed where you can see the back of your head. I do prefer to have distant sinks anyway because of the longer continuous counter top between the two sinks and also you can have wider drawers in the middle of your vanity. 2- An other idea would be to mount the make-up mirror inside one door of the cabinet and put another mirror on the inside of the other door. You could stand between the two mirrors. You just need to open the doors. You would have to reserve an empty shelf inside the cabinet to drop your hair dryer and brush while your are doing your hair. You would also need an electrical outlet close by....See MorePlease Help - back to back bathroom layout / remodel
Comments (19)You want to stare in an open door and see a TOILET first? The door will always be closed? No........it wont : ) Yes, sorry. So simple! Cut the linen width to 18. Cut the vanity to 66 inches, and shower to 30 inches width. You will freak when I say that, but. When you shower in a TUB shower, you are standing in a width of about 21 inches! So the 30 is actually quite decent. Otherwise? Eliminate the linen next to vanity, and put a low storage beneath the window, left of entry door 30 wide and 18 deep.. That would keep the vanity size at 72, and shower width as well. That's the best, actually. The master door entry needs to move in any scenario....See MoreMaster Bathroom remodel - looking for layout help
Comments (26)Thanks for the additional comments! There really is no room to make the door wider as the 2 closets are adjacent to the bathroom (basically there is a short hall from the bedroom with walk-in closets on each side. The bathroom door is basically as wide as that hall will allow (given 3.5" trim on either side of the door). I'm not sure about removing the water closet - guessing my husband would not approve :). However, I will not rule it out. I just would not want it to negatively affect resale down the road (all houses in the neighborhood have the water closet). I actually have a vanity mirror attached to the wall from the previous owners - I really don't wear a lot of makeup so don't really use it. Mascara, blush, eye shadow - that's it! I"m torn about the free-standing versus drop-in tub. I really love the look of the free-standing but I'm leaning towards the drop-in due to the various pros/cons listed in various threads. Thanks!...See More- PRO
Sabrina Alfin Interiors
last monthI'd probably move the toilet just to the left of the entryway, then do an L with the cabinets with one sink on the current wall and one sink on the wall adjacent to the tub. You need 30" (15" on either side from the toilet centerline) to meet code. Like this, theoretically:
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I don't think I'd do the corner tower; you could do an L linen cabinet, instead.Tomas Bosque thanked Sabrina Alfin Interiors Tomas Bosque
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decoenthusiaste
last monthI'd reverse the door swing and put a low profile wall hung toilet left of the door so it is behind it and out of sight when the door is opened. Then put a new vanity and pretty mirror opposite the doorway. Here is a space saver for the new shower. It is by Aqua Fold and is available through Lowe's. The door folds in half and also pivots in and out of the shower area. I think two of their 29.5" ones might work in a shower your size; think about it and do your homework.
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Maureen
last monthlast modified: last monthFirst decide if moving toilet is within your budget. I’d look into that cost first.
Perhaps if toilet is only moved over it might be less expensive, create a water closet, add one sink only and shower placed on right wall (not in corner per picture) and change door’s opening. A contractor should be able to advise you of possibilities.
Wait to decide on toilet location, then work around, and I thought this link might help. https://www.bhg.com/bathroom/remodeling/planning/bathroom-layout-guidelines-and-requirements/#page=1Tomas Bosque thanked Maureen
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last monthIs the bottom right corner a hall closet that can be incorporated into the remodel?
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