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bathroom design help

3 years ago

Hello! We just gutted this bathroom and now it’s time to sheet rock and tile. The problem is I have no clue what I want to do. I love a clean rustic, craftsman look. I LOVE marble but everyone keeps telling me it’s too much upkeep. Is that true? I’m also conflicted if I should do a wet wall or just do wood walls. If you have any recommended design tools or would be helpful! Thanks!

Comments (15)

  • 3 years ago

    This all should have been decided before you gutted the bathroom.

    What are you going to do with the stained glass in the shower?

    What is a wet wall?

    Who is going to do your tile, etc?

    I suggest you hire a kitchen and bath designer NOW to work with you to design the bathroom.

  • 3 years ago

    My father will be doing all the work as he is a contractor. I have time to pick out tile as more work needs to be done such as creating the pantry and Sheetrock. I am looking for advice not criticism.

  • 3 years ago

    Create an idea book in Houzz. Then go to the ideas section, put in your desired criteria and start looking at the photos. Save the ones that you love to your idea book. Take your time doing this. Save a ton of photos. Then, and this is the important step, look for patterns … what colours do you gravitate to, what materials are your faves, what style of cabinetry do you like. What are the possibilities within your budget. Now look hard at your idea book. Start deleting the pics that aren’t your faves. Now you’ve sharpened your focus for what you want. Then it’s time to talk to a pro as cpartist suggested. Best wishes with your project! I hope you share the pictures of your finished bathroom. 😊

  • 3 years ago

    Questions that might help you get better advice:

    - how often will this bathroom be used, and by how many people

    - were those windows, that are now boarded up?

    - pantry: normally I think of pantries as storing food, which doesn't make sense for a bathroom. Is this essentially a closet to store toiletries, towels, etc?

    - do you have a vanity in mind?

    - "wet wall or wood wall" -- what do you mean? Shower walls must be waterproof; are you thinking of an wood or tile accent wall outside of the shower, or ?


  • 3 years ago

    What is the style of your house? What color palette are you using? The advice above in this thread to collect photos of bathroom designs that appeal to you is excellent. Only you can decide. Are you limited to items that are currently in stock ? I also wonder what a “wet wall or wood wall” is. And perhaps the “pantry” is a linen closet..? Good luck with your project, and keep us posted!

  • 3 years ago

    since your father is a contractor, may I suggest the shower stained glass window trim be an exterior composite trim.

    We have a casement window in our shower and my husband (also a contractor) thought this would help for longevity...

    We used a decorative Hex on that wall as an accent/and extension of the floor up the wall.

    We used simple white subway tile on the side walls to say $.

    In floor heating was a treat for us.

    I like to keep things simple and clean in a small bathroom, not too many different finishes or colors.

    Google craftsman style bathroom ideas, you may find ideas to use.

    GOOD LUCK! most of all Have fun!

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    I am looking for advice not criticism.

    Then you should have come to Houzz first! Use the marble on your vanity countertop.

  • 3 years ago

    Thank you for the feedback! I’ll start creating the look book and see what patterns I find— that is a very good idea!

    For those that don’t know, a wet wall is a tiled wall that transitions from the shower to behind the toilet/vanity. When I referred to pantry I meant a linen closet, sorry for the confusion. In regards to Wood wall I meant for decorative purpose. I’m between tiling the wall or just using decorative wood (again outside of the shower area). The shower area would of course be tiled. Lastly, I’m conflicted if I should use marble tile or not and was looking for advice from those who have experience with marble showers and their thoughts about their own maintenance with it.

    This bathroom is more of a guest bathroom. We just boarded up windows and replaced the one with the transom window. Again, A LOT needs to be done before we start tiling. Which is why I just am started thinking about what tile I want to do. It will probably be about her month or so before my father will start tiling. This project is taking time as it’s not a main bathroom and my father is gifting us by doing this work on the side (weekends) because he had a full time job. I’m not worried about how long it takes. I’m just looking for ideas/suggestions here. So for those that gave actual helpful advice thank you!!

  • 3 years ago

    The sky is the limit. i would google craftman homes and see what is done in the bathrooms.


  • 3 years ago

    I don’t know if these are helpful. I have a 1915 Craftsman home, and recently renovated my main bathroom, and built a new ADU with bathroom ( the vanity pictured is in ADU).

  • 3 years ago

    I love it! Thank you! Such a beautiful shower head!

  • 3 years ago

    I gave the comment so others planning a bathroom, don't go gutting it before planning it out.

    And if you have no idea as to what style you want your bathroom, my advice to hire someone experienced in design stands as they'll be able to work with you to refine your ideas.

    Craftsman:



    Also craftsman with marble tile. 4 years with no issues. As long as the shower is properly waterproofed, then it shouldn't be an issue.





  • 3 years ago

    Love that marble!! I feel it can be very versatile!

  • 3 years ago

    What does your kitchen look like? Might be nice to have the master bath relate to the kitchen finishes.

  • 3 years ago

    Hello my extra helpful online designer friends. I think I narrowed it down! I am looking to go completely different and do a wood tile bathroom. I was considering doing a porcelain marble look floor. Thoughts? Attached are pictures. Another question: Should I do a smaller herringbone, larger tile herringbone, or standard brick style lay for the floor? Thanks for your help!