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Need help with bathroom remodel layout

3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago

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 (15)

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    Can you post a dimensioned floorplan? The picture is sideways and there's no photo of the tub location?

  • 3 years ago

    Hi @Sabrina Alfin Interiors I just updated this for you. Look forward to your thoughts!

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    I'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
  • 3 years ago

    Thanks for the ideas!

  • 3 years ago

    I don't think you have room for L shaped cabinets with two sinks. (Unless two people never use the sinks at the same time.)

    You could move the toilet to the upper left wall facing the tub, but the vanity would be smaller, about 48 inches.

    How much room is there between the edge of the toilet and your vanity. If you had drawers instead of a sink there, would you be able to fully open the drawers?

    Tomas Bosque thanked Karenseb
  • 3 years ago

    We really only need one sink. I like the idea of moving the toilet to the upper left. Is 48" big enough for the vanity?


    Currently between the toilet and ugly vanity it's about 27" to the center line of the toilet, or roughly 17" to the actual toilet tank. Not much room and looks really bad.

  • 3 years ago

    I'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.



    Tomas Bosque thanked decoenthusiaste
  • PRO
    3 years ago

    Can you carve out any space from an adjacent space to create a toilet room?

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    First 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=1

    Tomas Bosque thanked Maureen
  • 3 years ago

    The 17 inches between the toilet and vanity presents a problem. My daughter has this issue in her bathroom and the space on the right side of the vanity is unuseable.(she has only 12 inches!) She has a drawer she can not open all the way. The countertop is handy though. She can't even get to the empty space below the drawer next to the toilet.

    How easy is it to access the space behind the two doors on the right of the vanity?

    If you can access the space, you could just do one sink with storage to the right and left of the sink. Maybe exactly what you have, but with one sink.

    If you hate the toilet in that location, you will to check with a plumber to see how feasible it is to move the toilet. A joist may restrict the movement to the desired spot.

  • 3 years ago

    Thanks for the suggestions. It is really awkward today to open the cabinet directly next to the toilet. It's just a bad design. Unfortunately the joist go the OPPOSITE way, which makes moving the toilet a bit more complicated.


    The good news is we have full crawlspace access to move the toilet to the upper left corner.

  • 3 years ago

    I like decoenthusiaste’s idea of changing the location of the toilet so that it’s hidden when the door is open - if it’s not too costly. Whatever layout you decide on, a wall hung vanity will make the space feel more spacious.


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  • 3 years ago

    Is the bottom right corner a hall closet that can be incorporated into the remodel?


  • 3 years ago

    @sheloveslayouts the space you circled is a hallway closet for towels. Thanks for the suggestions!