bathroom remodel design help needed.

7 years ago

My husband and I recently bought a 1961 mid century modern home that we are in the process of updating. We have four children and they are all using one bathroom so I am anxious to get my daughters bathroom updated. I am hoping to do her bathroom a little more transitional. The space is large and I’m excited about what we could do with it. I’m concerned with the added cost of moving plumbing but I would hate to not take full advantage of the space. My daughter is 7 and really wants some sort of tub/shower combo. I’d prefer just the shower but she loves her bubble baths. I would be grateful for any design help!

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krisbaber

7 years ago

What fun! Four sisters! So the tub and toilet are closed off together? And then the rest is opened to a bedroom? Or a hallway? You could put a trough sink in with a couple of faucets so two could brush their teeth and leave the long counter for getting ready, etc. There are great mid century vanity ideas on Houzz! I’ve just bought a house built in 1954 and I don’t want to go too overboard w the tile look but I’m putting white diamond-shaped carrera marble punctuated with little black squares, white quartz counter tops and white subway tile in the shower. I’m using one and a half inch white marble ovals on the master bedroom floor with large subway tile in the shower and white quartz on the counter. Glass doors in both.
But for the girls, you could do something really fun like a pink basket weave tile floor and pink and black wall tile. Or pink and white! Or all black and white.
I’d take the clunky cabinet over the toilet down and put up something more streamlined with frosted glass. And maybe frost the windows.
I like all the mirrors — so they can all see themselves! But I think you should make one continuous L-shaped counter out of quartz or some solid surface. I’d leaves the tub and add a glass door enclosure w a new shower head and handheld wand.
You’re lucky to have all those girls and all that room!

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stilesvl
Original Author
7 years ago
Well I actually only have one girl. The other kids are all boys and they have their own rooms and a jack and jack bathroom. This will be my daughters bathroom. Love all the ideas! Hope you post pics of your remodel
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Helen
7 years ago
She may be seven now but you aren't going to modify the bathroom again in terms of tiles etc.

I would look ahead to her teenage years and provide lots of storage for hair dryers, curlers, makeup. I would also opt for a vanity where she can sit and groom with plenty of lighting and mirrors.

I would get rid of that storage cabinet above the toilet as it seems like it would be uncomfortable and you don't need storage.

It's not. a master bathroom used by more than one person so I think the layout of having the sink and dressing area open to the bedroom is fine since you don't have to worry about waking up her significant other :-).
krisbaber
7 years ago
Sorry- I guess when you said they were all using one bathroom...I thought girls! Big luxurious bathroom for her! That’s great! I’d have some fun with it if she’s on board!
suzanne_m
7 years ago
Could you post a floor plan with some rough measurements, windows and door.(s) Let us know if the main door can be moved. It offers other possibilities sometimes.
Najeebah
7 years ago
As Suzanne said, a floor plan will help. It's the starting point of a remodel, that dictates what else can and should be done in terms of counter specifics, cabinetry, etc. From there the rest falls into place. A simple hand-drawn sketch is good, and please indicate where the bedroom is too
Najeebah
7 years ago
By the way, is there a tub in the boys' bathroom? Or anywhere else? It may make sense to switch to a shower and schedule bath times such that she can use another one for now.

At 7, you have the luxury of time :)
I don't think the love of bubble baths will be there much longer, and as she'd obviously not be considering that, you need to. Combos are not as comfortable as they should be for a shower used frequently.
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Susan Tiritilli
7 years ago
What a nice space for her. You could keep the tub. Maybe go a little retro with a tile surround. That tub looks like it could last forever. Nice large vanity area. A seating area and then a higher level sink would be nice. You could use a more feminine color on the walls but maybe black and white tiles for flooring and white tiles for surround.