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Bathroom design help please!

last year

We are looking to keep this shelf( there are two glass shelves we can put on the first two spaces) for storing small items.
I am thinking of extending the recess to accommodate hanging towels/robe. Adding hooks to hang them on. The switch box is no longer hooked up so it will be removed. Then paint the border to match the vanities , and put some tiles we used on the floor to line the back. Ideas? Has anyone seen anything like this? I would love your input.

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bpath

last year

Why do you want the towels to be recessed? If you use a towel more than once (we do!), might be easier to grab them, and more effective for them to dry, if they are not recessed.

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Mary
Original Author
last year
We will cover the ship lap with beadboard. This is the other side of the bathroom.
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I do have a suggestion for your window, a bit pricey, but so worth it - and that is to install a window with integrated blinds, which means blinds encased between two windows. This is tremendously energy efficient and also perfect for privacy without having to add any other kind of window treatment. We did this for three master bedroom windows, based on strong recommendations from this forum, one of the best decorating decisions I ever made. The blinds never get dirty or dusty, are operated by a tiny lever in the frame (no more cord issues!), and can be adjusted any way you like - pulled up or down, opened to any degree you wish. Incredibly convenient and tidy and privacy is assured. This would be fairly easy if you are also replacing the frame. Then you could put up a café curtain on a tension rod to add some softness, which is what I have in my two bathrooms. It would fit within the frame. What do you mean by empty water space? That looks like a good place for a tall cabinet with one or two open shelves. Good for storage and/or display, even if it's small. Here is one company for blinds, there are many others!
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Mary
Original Author
last year
Since that area is already in place I just thought to extend it rather than cover it up, leave the shelf notches and put the shelves back, I thought it would look strange hanging the towels in front of the recess or putting hooks as it is the towels wouldn’t lay flat.
Mary
Original Author
last year
Here it is with part of it covered.
cpartist
last year
Is that just a tub or a tub/shower?

I think extending it might be a good idea but I wouldn't put the floor tiles in there. Too much. You don't want it to be a focal point.
Mary
Original Author
last year
It’s a tub/shower, now that I’m thinking about it I’m going between just painting the shiplap instead of covering it with beadboard I’m worried about water damage.
cpartist
last year
How was the shower waterproofed behind the tile?
Mary
Original Author
last year
The tub surround has the hardieboad underneath.
kandrewspa
last year
I usually put robe hooks on the back of doors in bathrooms. As long as it isn't a pocket door that works. I have also put towel bars on doors if there isn't any other wall space for them.
Mary
Original Author
last year
What should be redone?
Mary
Original Author
last year
I’m not understanding what you mean by waterproof. The shiplap has hardieback board and then the tile on top of it. The wall on the side where the old recessed cabinet is outside of the tub. Are you saying to remove the shiplap and put drywall in its place?
cpartist
last year
What kind of hardie board did you use? Did you tape the joints between the boards? Do you have pics of how you waterproofed the shower?
Mary
Original Author
last year
I’m sorry I don’t have pics but it was already done. I misunderstood about what you were asking, I just wanted advice about the wall next to the tub. This was just covered with paneling and wallpaper, I was concerned about that mdf beadbosrd , and what to do with the old cabinet., this is where we will hang our towels.
cpartist
last year
The problem is if it wasnt properly waterproofed, youre looking at possible water damage in the not so distant future
Mary
Original Author
last year
Thank you for your help!
Mary
Original Author
last year
Isn’t that tile sweet? I love your shower! I’m saving this to my idea book! ❤️❤️💋

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