![]() We’ll combine the vanities into one large double vanity which will increase our counter space and storage. We’d like to square off the water closet (no more angles please!) and add a space-saving pocket door. *Mental note: make new vanity taller.Īs for the layout, it’ll get tweaked quite a bit. Strangely, my vanity is a good 4 inches shorter than Adam’s! I didn’t realize it until I was washing my face one day and my back ached from having to bend over so far. Our vanities are separated by the giant unused tub Adam’s vanity is to the left and mine is to the right of the room. I’m excited to take this wall down, open up the space, and take advantage of all that natural light. I actually don’t mind the shape of the tile, it’s kind of a nice throwback, but the large grout lines and faux finish won’t be missed even a little bit. And I know you’re jealous of my two-toned shower handle, aren’t you? And peep that tile. While I’m a big fan of 1930s and 1940s style, I can safely say that I’m happy to leave the glass block trend in that era. ![]() Speaking of our shower, let’s take a peek inside (don’t judge!). The shower is surprisingly roomy, but because there’s no door, we had to hang a shower curtain to keep the heat in. Perhaps if we square off the room, it will make a difference. Bathroom before Water ClosetĪ water closet is a non-negotiable item for Adam, so we’ll keep the water closet but I hope to increase the size, even just a little bit, because our current space is pretty cramped. The right buyer will come along and fall in love with this home as it is (at least that’s my hope!). ![]() I’m banking on creating such a beautiful, luxurious bathroom that it doesn’t matter one way or another. So it would seem we have mixed results across the board. My renovation/builder friends tell me they tear out about 90% of the bathtubs in favor of a larger shower when remodeling. I’d love to hear your opinion: would you trade a bathtub for an extra large shower or is a bathtub a must-have item? My real estate friends say that buyers often want a tub if it’s missing, or if it’s there, they don’t use it. As long as there’s a tub in the kids’ bathrooms, I don’t think we’re sacrificing anything in terms of resale home value. It always ends up being a catch-all for dirty gym bags and towels, so it’s wasted space in our experience. Adam and I haven’t used the tub in our bathroom in all the years we’ve been married, so it wouldn’t be something we’d miss. If, during demo, we find out that the space feels too cramped for a wet room, we may just get rid of the tub altogether in favor of an extra large two-person shower. ![]() Angles! (Angled walls must have been a hot trend in the 90s.) There’s an impressive amount of natural light coming through that small window, right?! Ahhh, the power of south-facing windows!Īnother thing we’re considering in our bathroom renovation plan is whether or not to keep the bathtub. The angled door to the tiny water closet is immediately to your left, the angled shower is next to that, and the angled bathtub is tucked in the back right corner. ![]() Once you pass the closets, the room opens up a little. I don’t think I’ll be able to increase the size, but some nice custom shelving will be a huge improvement in both form and function. It would be nice to renovate this space along with the rest of the bathroom remodel. Both closets are adequate, but nothing to write home about. When you enter, there’s a long hallway where our closets are on opposite sides. I don’t think any previous homeowners have ever remodeled this space before. Let’s take a quick tour of our bathroom as it is today, and as it has been for the past 20+ years. Well, I’m excited to announce that time has finally come! After an absurd amount of time spent sifting through magazines, design books, Pinterest inspiration images, and more, I think I’ve finally landed on a bathroom design! By remodeling our bathroom, we hope to not only increase the efficiency, functionality, and comfort of the overall space, but to update the aesthetic and boost our home’s value. Renovating our master bathroom was always a part of the plan when we bought our house a couple years ago. ![]()
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