When we moved in we knew we'd have to remodel the guest bathroom because the fiberglass shower had a hole in the bottom of it, the toilet and sink were damaged, and the vinyl floor was puckered.
The bathroom is very small so we tried to maximize the space as best we could. We chose the same olive and brown slate-look tile for the shower and the floor. You can see the toilet reflected in the shower door. the bathroom has a window and two lights so it's quite bright in the room even with a darker tile.
We chose a clear glass shower doors rather than opaque glass to give more depth to the room. The shower is 3 x 4 foot and the floor outside the shower is 4 x 6 foot. Since we aren't getting any younger we put in a grab handle for safety and it's mounted into studs in the wall.
Rather than a recessed shower caddy we chose easily cleaned external shampoo and soap caddy for ease of cleaning. Would you believe the removable inserted tray is plastic! I have the tray as a pattern so I'm thinking I could make a ceramic one to fit inside. Now to match the tile color as best as I can. What do you think?
The toilet was mounted very close to the sink so we had to use a pedestal sink so the toilet has enough space around it to use. When we took out the old sink it left a very rough section of wall board above the new sink. Do you think I should install a marble back splash behind the sink to hide the rough wall board or use the same small tiles which are on the shower floor?
When we removed the vinyl, there was pine flooring under it which we removed. After that the base floor was lower so we added hardiboard to bring the tile up to grade. But when we removed the baseboard we were left with more rough wallboard so we used tile as a baseboard. The metal strip on top of the tile is
Schluter strip. I'm liking the tile baseboard look.
Rather than bull-nose tiles we used the same Schluter strip along the edge of the wall tiles and on the inside and outside of the shower step. This gives the bathroom a clean and contemporary look and the cost of the Schluter is less expansive than purchasing matching bull-nose tiles. The bathroom is so small I can't get the whole bathroom in one photo, but I hope this gives you an idea of the change. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.
It's never simple is it? I think I'd prefer a solid white backsplash rather than add another pattern. Maybe countertop material like corian or even a piece of solid vinyl trim.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing and reading about your home project. I think I am with Dennis about the backsplash, keeping it more subtle. I think a piece of corian would look great.
ReplyDeleteHi Dennis, thanks, I'll check to see what I can get in a solid surface.
ReplyDeleteHi Michele, thanks, it's amazing what a bit of a change can do for a small area.
Good looking utilitarian room. Backsplash material of something that carries the light color of sink, rather than darker floor color - that's my guess. I'd also not try to match the tile color too much (which is wonderful variegated anyway) but do the tray insert in a color that reflects your own art. And remember to leave a hole in the bottom for drainage.
ReplyDeleteLooking good! I agree with the other comments, lighter rather than dark for the backsplash. I really like the tile baseboards too. This bathroom seems about the same size as our master bathroom in our "older" Idaho house. We need to redo everything eventually, but it is serviceable for now. Hubby would like an entire tiled walk-in with no glass, but I don't think there is room. The shower is already very small...compared to what we are used to.
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara, thanks, oh what a good point about leaving a hole for drainage, thanks.
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara, thanks, we've always wanted a shower with no door and even one that is a walk in with no step, maybe some day. Ha. the baseboards look really cool with the schluter strip on top, so glad we thought of that.
Lots of ideas here - and I really like your execution.
ReplyDeleteI am having troubles with the pesky step into the shower. Next renovation (sooner rather than later) it is gone.
Hi Elephant's Child, thanks, yes it would be idea for a shower with no step but the drain would have to have an adequate amount of fall so the water doesn't get on the bathroom floor; well worth it to remodel.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the remodel! Lovely shower and floor tile. Maybe lighter for the backsplash.
ReplyDeleteHi Marguerite, thanks, lighter seems to be the consensus, looking into a solid piece of white stone for that.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great job, Linda.!! I really like the tiles you chose. Very nice all'round. :) T.
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