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Need help renovating a very small bathroom :(

9 years ago

The master bathroom has a very small shower (30x30in) the bathroom is aprox 7x7 what should I do to make the shower bigger with out moving the toilet?
Attached pictures and diagram of bathroom#1
Thank you so much

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PRO
Sage Construction Company
9 years ago
Shrink vanity cabinet, rip our wall leave half wall, make base 30x40, glass with clamps on kneewall with full door, tile entire shower wall and over vanity.
normita1
Original Author
9 years ago
thank you. Should I make a long skinny shower by the toilet?
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PRO
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9 years ago
Only option I can see without moving the toilet or other walls.
PRO
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9 years ago
I cant see whats to the left of the bathroom on the print, but closet spaces can be utilized to make the bathroom larger. If you moved the toilet could you fit a pedestal next to the door? Doesn't look like you have many options.
normita1
Original Author
9 years ago
First thank you so very much for your time and input :) you are correct I do not have many options so I will make an effort and will make some more radical changes. What do you think? I m making the closet bigger and the laundry room smaller. Hope will not be to much $$:()

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