Anyone have advice for designing a bathroom?

[sdifox]

are you reconfiguring the whole bathroom or just what you took out?

 

[skyking]

so the dimensions of the plywood platform and tub area are 76" left to right, and 58" front to back in that first picture?

 

[PottedMeat]

don't be stupid and use MDF as shower tile backer board like the builders of my parent's house did.

 

[darkewaffle]

A heated towel rack <3

 

[SSUSeaWolf]

so the dimensions of the plywood platform and tub area are 76" left to right, and 58" front to back in that first picture?

That's correct.

We would like to not spend too much money, so not moving things around would probably be ideal. We could move the toilet and vanity around without it being too costly though, if it's worthwhile.

 

[skyking]

OK.
1) do you want a tub?
2) is there another bathroom in the house?

 

[SSUSeaWolf]

OK.
1) do you want a tub?
2) is there another bathroom in the house?

1) Yes
2) Yes, a shower only. The other bathroom is in the hall and would be used by any renter(s) we have.

 

[skyking]

OK then. you could fit both a bathtub and a separate shower stall into that space but it would be funkaliscious to say the least.
whatever you do you'll need to move plumbing, unless you put a clawfoot in there or some other funky drop-in on a platform.

you may be able to build a partition wall and install a standard 60" on the right wall, but that heater vent on the right would need to be dealt with.
If you just move the plumbing over towards the back wall so it is centered on the tub, you have room for a luxurious 72" tub with enclosure of your choice. Build a false wall at the left or right to deal with the extra 3~4".

Those are a couple of ideas.

 

[HelloWorl]

OK then. you could fit both a bathtub and a separate shower stall into that space but it would be funkaliscious to say the least.
whatever you do you'll need to move plumbing, unless you put a clawfoot in there or some other funky drop-in on a platform.

you may be able to build a partition wall and install a standard 60" on the right wall, but that heater vent on the right would need to be dealt with.
If you just move the plumbing over towards the back wall so it is centered on the tub, you have room for a luxurious 72" tub with enclosure of your choice. Build a false wall at the left or right to deal with the extra 3~4".

Those are a couple of ideas.

Good stuff. I'll see what I can figure out.

 

[shortylickens]

Two words:

Toto.

 

[HelloWorl]

Two words:

Toto.

I just need a tub. Soaking tubs don't make a difference I was told.

 

[MovingTarget]

First step would be to get the toilet away from the tub.

Why? It makes for easy access taking care of the three S's.

Seriously, is there a legitimate reason for moving the toilet away from the shower? I've seen a few make that suggestion.

To add to what you are doing, I'd suggest a large built in heated mirror in the shower (for shaving). Also, an overclocked fart fan.

 

[HelloWorl]

Why? It makes for easy access taking care of the three S's.

Seriously, is there a legitimate reason for moving the toilet away from the shower? I've seen a few make that suggestion.

To add to what you are doing, I'd suggest a large built in heated mirror in the shower (for shaving). Also, an overclocked fart fan.

What?

 

[AlienCraft]

Move that cabinet edge to the left of the toilet back another 8 inches or so. Elbow room FTW.

 

[AlienCraft]

I have no idea. I'm exhausted with the house and work. I need to lay down.

Sounds good. how about a movie?
May I suggest re-watching "The Money Pit".....D:

 

[HelloWorl]

Sounds good. how about a movie?
May I suggest re-watching "The Money Pit".....D: