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5 months ago

Hi everyone,

We’re planning a renovation for our 9.5' x 8.5' (that’s the size if shower, sink, etc were all removed) bathroom and could really use some layout ideas. The space feels a bit awkward right now, and we’d love to make it more functional and visually balanced.

A few things we’re considering:

  • We don’t need a bathtub, so we’re open to a shower-only layout (currently no bath in this bathroom)
  • We’d be happy to remove the bidet
  • We may not be able to move the toilet due to plumbing, but the current layout (walking in and seeing it right away) doesn’t feel ideal
  • We’d love to incorporate a double vanity if there’s a smart way to fit one

One wall and the ceiling are finished in wood, and we’re planning to keep that as-is. Overall, we’re hoping to create a space that feels modern, functional, and slightly organic/warm.

I’ve included photos—would love any layout suggestions or creative ideas for making this space work better!

Thanks so much!

Comments (12)

  • 5 months ago

    you have drain and water source where the shower is now, move the toilet there.

    reverse the swing on the entry door, so the toilet can be hidden.

    I'd put the double sink in front of the slope/window. (remove the bidet.)

    Put a larger shower where the sink/countertop is now.

  • 5 months ago

    Apparently swapping the shower and toilet could add $5k to the project 😬

  • 5 months ago

    If you're willing to remove the bidet, although they are great for hygiene, then you could move the toilet to the place with the bidet and put a cabinet or shelves to hide the toilet. I think your counter is heavy.

  • 5 months ago

    I would get rid of the bidet and move the toilet there. That would leave space for a storage tower cabinet. Simplify the vanity with one sink to the left and counter space on right of the sink.

  • 5 months ago

    @bearbev while I hate to share a sink (especially since my kids get ready with me) moving the toilet closer to the window and the sink next to it is a great idea to help me hide the toilet better and seems the most functional to have a sink right next to the toilet. Top choice right now.

  • 5 months ago
    last modified: 5 months ago

    Can you draw a measured floor plan of the room showing the length of all 4 walls, including the width of the door opening? You can always replace the bidet with a bidet toilet. By moving the toilet where the bidet is now, you may have room for an L shaped vanity with 2 sinks. Something like this but smaller scale.


  • PRO
    5 months ago

    Toilets usually have a different sewer connection but as for the toilet no need to give up a bidet get TOTO with all the bells and whistles in one unit .

  • 5 months ago

    @patricia colwell consulting, yes it will cost extra to move connections. I loathe seeing the toilet when I walk in the door though

  • 5 months ago

    Posting a floor plan with measurements will get you the best feedback.

  • PRO
    5 months ago

    If real help is what you want we need a real to scale floor plan showing the window , doorways where those lead and every single measurement clearly marked posted here in jpeg format in a comment .

  • 5 months ago

    If you are able to move the toilet, can you make sure you have adequate electrical supply near enough to plug in a bidet seat?


    I don't love being able to see a toilet through the open door of a bathroom, but sometimes one is stuck with decisions made before one bought. (I live in an apartment building, where relocating plumbing is challenging at best, and often forbidden.)


    I can't help you with layout, but if this were my bath, I'd want the shower enclosure to be all glass except for the back wall. What you have at the moment seems like it would be too dark inside for comfort. Possibly this would not be to your taste, but IMO it's worth considering.

  • 5 months ago

    A shower/tub, bidet, sink, and toilet are not all interchangeable just because they all have water supply and waste piping.

    Floor plan drawing: The surrounding rooms should be shown to understand if there are opportunities to change the path into the bathroom, as well as how far the toilet can be moved (depends on what is below here/which way the joists run and where the main stack is).