Where to put bathroom mirror
Hazel Kindley
5 years ago
Hi all, we are nearing the end of our house renovation and are now starting to think about the finishing touches. One thing is totally alluding me though and that's where to put a mirror into our new bathroom. we are leaning towards popping one between the loo and the radiator, but just can't visualise it and not sure whether to go rectanglar or circular or what. The alternative is a small mirror for shaving on the window ledge and a vertical mirror near the door. Any and all thoughts welcome!
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Kirsty Kirby
5 years ago
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Comments (7)Thanks everyone. All makes sense, and the two bedrooms in the loft would be a good idea. Our plan was to do the ground floor work first, and because we are removing a bathroom, to add upstairs (but didn't want to lose a bedroom as we won't do the loft for a couple of years, and didn't want to go down to a 2 bedroom). i guess an option is to do the loft and upstairs first, then the kitchen/utility/downstairs loo. we'll have to look at the coatings. Do you think we could squeeze a little bathroom in the second bedroom and keep part of it as a small bedroom?...See MoreAdvice on small bathroom and where to put everything.
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Comments (4)Humm, what a difficult decision. I think perhaps you need a couple of agents to value it as it stands now as a 3 bed with downstairs bathroom vs a 2 bed with upstairs bathroom and more downstairs space. That will give you some idea if you will lose a lot of money just making it suitable for you and a good starting point. As a buyer - with no kids. I would rather have 2 bed and bathroom upstairs than the current setup. If I had children then that might change but do I want kids traipsing downstairs in the middle of the night to get to the toilet? Probably not either. I've found whatever you do, someone will want it different and if you are definately staying there for a few years and it doesn't devalue it much then you will gain the value back in enjoying your house more. Location wise - if you go with moving it upstairs, you might want to use the bedroom over the current kitchen for ease of plumbing as they will save money in the long run. If you keep it downstairs then you could look at moving the kitchen to the end so you have garden views and put the bathroom at the back of the old kitchen. If you could then squeeze at least a wc upstairs out of the smaller room (at the entrance so you don't cut up much of the bedroom) then that could work for having a wc in the night....See MoreBathroom - Layout ideas? where to put the freestanding bath?
Comments (14)My own preference would be to have a bathroom on the top floor - and I think it would be worth getting a second opinion from a builder or plumber. My house is a Victorian terrace with similar layout. Our attic had two bedrooms, but we reconfigured and made a large master with en-suite. The en-suite is actually at the front of the house, and our pipe work and family bathroom is exactly where yours is. It hasn’t been a problem - the pipe work from the attic en-suite runs in the space between the attic floor and the first storey ceiling, and it comes out and joins the main soil pipe from the family bathroom....See MoreHazel Kindley
5 years ago
Sonia
5 years agoHi, how about a dressing table mirror on the window ledge? Maybe a white or metal one. I’ve also seen mirrors hanging from the ceiling too, like the black one below. You can buy dressing table mirrors anywhere and I recently bought one from Argos and is swivels so is adjustable. Here’s some ideas
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5 years agoHazel Kindley
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5 years agoYou could have had that huge towel radiator over the end of the bath and had room for a vanity cupboard.
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I think you should go for a wall mounted mirror that you pull round and push back
Sonia
5 years agoI must be honest I’ve not see the black ones anywhere online, they’re probably a bespoke design from a high end bathroom company. Have a look at Wayfair, they’ve got loads of mirrors that may suit. They have excellent customer service too. Here’s a couple I found that can sit on the windowsill but still look trendy.
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5 years ago
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