Master Bath floor plan help

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

Hi all, could use some input on a fairly big master bath remodel. We like clean, bright (natural when possible) light, minimalist lines in a contemporary/modern design. We like a bit of warmth, though, not the cold "industrial" like modern you more typically see in an urban loft.

The areas I'm specifically soliciting feedback on are:

1) The layout. See the attached pics for the current and proposed new. The wall at the top of the drawings is the garage. The shower is frameless glass with a swinging door hinged by the two towel bars. Except for flattening out the current angled entrance alcove, we don't want to move any of the exterior dimensions of the current bathroom. That is, we don't want to add square footage by extending the foundation and we don't want to take space from any adjacent areas. The short, wide transom-style window over the vanity will be mounted as close to the ceiling as header/LVL addition permits. Any feedback on any part(s)?

2) Vanity mirror layout -- we think a single, large mirror looks more modern than two separate mirrors, each centered on a sink. Would a single mirror with face-level scones (200W incand. on dimmer) on either end be enough that either sink position would get good light (bright enough, even enough, etc)?

3) Cabinet / floor combo -- our selected contractor suggested the premium Bertch Riverside line and LVP flooring. We were originally thinking birch wood (they don't have maple) with either natural or champagne stain and a white floor with no or little pattern. We've had trouble finding a suitable flooring option and are now thinking white cabinets and perhaps the Karndean warm ash or texas white ash floor. Any input on any of this? We are trying to avoid ceramic or porcelain tile because all grout--especially light in color--gets yucky over time. Also, it's cold underfoot and we don't want to spend an extra $2K for a heated tile floor.

4) Shower -- Onyx matte artic white + Moen "U" digital shower valve -- any experience or input? Using the digital allows us to have the mixing valve in the heated open basement underneath and not have to furr out a wall to accommodate a traditional valve in the shower on the garage side.

Thanks to all in advance!

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User
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Hire a Kitchen and Bath Designer. ASAP. No plastic.
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8 years ago
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What makes you say either of those things? Also, what would you recommend for groutless flooring in a modern bathroom design if you are anti LVP?
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pattyl11
8 years ago
With the exception of the angled entry and the square corner tub, I like your original layout better. By straightening out the entryway, you gain more space on the tub/shower wall. I would use a regular or stand alone tub and a separate shower with a bench that butts up against it on that wall. The large toilet closet is better for aging in place if ever the need arises. I agree no LVP, I think it cheapens the look. You can use large sized rectified tiles with only a 1/16" grout line and use stainproof grout.
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8 years ago
pamal66, thanks for responding.

We haven't used the existing tub ever, and there is another bathroom with a tub in the house. The current shower is a massive annoyance for both of us--it's one of those classic brass framed enclosures with rolling door and fiberglass pan. Relative to standing in it, it's only 30" wide and has no storage alcoves and no good place for my wife to shave her legs. It's 47" deep.

If we leave the shower where it is we might be able to stretch it to ~34-36" wide and 56-58" deep. That probably isn't going to be enough to make us happy, especially in the width direction. If the shower moves to where the tub is now it can be quite wide. It needs to be pretty long (roughly 58" or more) along the left (outside) wall to look right with the window opening.

So if the shower is in the corner as in the new layout, putting the vanity on the outside wall instead of the linen/storage closets allows adding the transom window for more natural light, which is a major goal of ours. Also, keeping the vanity along the garage wall -- especially if the w/c is the current size or near it -- means there's not enough space for a decent size (7' minimum) vanity to be floating. Vanity along the garage would also mean the shower door was on the bottom, ie, opposite the shower head and sprayer. That might not be a huge issue due to the size of the shower? Presumably we could put the Moen U digital controller on the outside wall just inside the door.

The current door to the w/c is only 24", so it's not even close to the 36" ADA/wheelchair requirement.
Lisa Foreman
7 years ago
Did you end up going with the texas white ash floor? If so, do you mind sharing some pictures? We're considering it for our whole main level! Thanks!!