A bathroom and half - best use of space
Hi everyone,
We currently have a bathroom bathtub/shower combo, and a half or powder room. We moved the water heater out of the house, so we have more space available next to both bathrooms. First, I thought we could use to add a shower to the half bathroom. What would be your recommendation of better use of the space? Should we have a big one bathroom? Please help and I apologize for my scratch of the area but wanted to show the measurements.
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There is no "should or should you not" have anything.......we do not know you, or your familyDo you want to give up a second toilet
Which entry do you want to use if a single large bath? You were not walking through a wall, to get into the powder room.....correct?
How much vanity space do you need?
What does the existing full bath look like? ( pictures ) as in how much /many water lines do you want to move?
Could the toilet move if needed?
Do you need a tub at all? You remodel for you. Not for the next person.
ADD to and clarify your information. Baths are exact inches for everything, fixtures, clearances all.
And.......walls have a thickness, 4" or 6"
We have to assume there was NO window in either bath?
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Bryna Gerakos thanked JAN MOYER
last monthI would like to see one luxurious bathroom, and not two tiny ones. Here's a plan that will work for you.
I am assuming there are windows over the existing tub, but if not, that is your feature wall which can be any design.
The shower is large and the tub can be freestanding or classic, depending on your style.
Note that there are several medicine cabinets and also two on either side of the door which would be full height.
What finishes did you have in mind?
Bryna Gerakos thanked Denise Marchand- last month
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