Bathroom Refurb Help
We are finally getting a new bathroom. Woohoo. The guys arrived on site today. At the end of the bath we had originally planned to create some hidden storage (for cleaning stuff). However the fitter has confirmed this isnt possible as we wouldnt be able to reach it due to the location of the new vanity unit. Our options are to build a tiled shelf slightly lower than the bath or a tiled shelf at the same height as the new false wall shelf we are creating to hid the toliet cistern. My initial thoughts are this might look a bit dated? The metro tiles will be vertical and cover the shower wall and the bottom half of the window wall. I would be keen to hear thoughts or alternative ideas. I am guessing whatever is there will need to be at least splash proof. We need to decide this by tomorrow.
On the window wall we had intended to create a false wall to hold the cistern and tile up to the window ledge (which is being removed) with the rest plastered. The tilers recommendation is to also tile the boxed in waste pipe. I can't imagine how this will look. We will have 3 small open shelves to the between the window frame and boxed in waste pipe. Has anyone does this before or do you think it should be plastered?
Lastly, I need to decide upon a paint colour for the walls, I am looking for an off white colour. The bathroom is East (slightly south) and is generally very sunny and bright in the morning and going into shade in the afternoon. We have changed the central light to 4 warm white spotlights with a dimmer switch.
I have included some photos. The greeny blue tiles are wall tiles and the charcoal and white are floor. The green tiles at the end is how we'd like the wall tiles to look. Any help / advice would be most appreciated :)
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Emma
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Comments (9)Here's a thought - I have two teenage kids and I have never known them or anyone elses kids to play in a "playroom" for more than half an hour especially on their own - they always gravitate to where you are! and will end up building lego on the kitchen table etc. and in the end you are happier having them "in sight" (Unless there is a host of other kids at your house as well.) So my advice would be to not lose valuable space to a designated playroom. Think about the activities you and your partner enjoy too! Do they need some designated space? It could be a room where a lot of toys are stored, sure (and its nice to close the door on it) but could it also be a room where the piano/craft table/office/homework desk/drum kit etc also live....See MoreSmall bathroom refurb help with storage please!
Comments (11)Removing the cupboard sounds like a great idea! It will definitely open up the space and provide an opportunity for extra storage. To maximize the storage opt for a double floorstanding vanity unit. There are plenty out there, but if you like a more clean, contemporary style, this white “his and hers” one on the link below seems to be a hit with our customers. https://www.designangels.co.uk/product-page/floor-standing-double-basin-vanity-unit Good luck with your renovation!...See MoreTricia G
2 years agoEmma
2 years agoYes it's tiled and recessed. The waste is now hidden but it in the left hand corner.
I don't have a finished bathroom photo but you can see here:
Emma
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