Help! Any decorating ideas for a narrow bathroom. Want to tile floor but unsure what kind or design.
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Ginna E
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125 inches from door jam to edge of tub. 58 inches at widest width in toilet area.
Double sink vanity with large mirror on right. Built in wood cabinet.
13 answers
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Ginna, I would open up the bathroom by knocking that blue wall you have first. If you want to take it a step further how about you remove the tub for a walk in shower with partial frame less glass partition? This will open up the space and make this tiny bathroom look big. I know you asked for decorating ideas only but just thought I'd throw in some ideas for the future. Even if you plan on just decorating you could still demo the wall open up the space. These days you have some amazing shower curtains, not sure what your style is but here is something to take away from that tiny space. If you are just looking for tile option, I'd do a nice dark tile on the floor and continue into the tub area. paint the room a nice airy color whites will be great!
Yamini LEED AP at Urbanmotifs
on Nov 28, 2011
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Thanks Yamini. I would love to take the short blue wall out but the controls for the jets of the tub are on the front of that wall - apparently for electrical safety(?). Since this is the only tub in the house I need to keep a tub. Considered redoing the tub surrounding tile work to go all the way up to ceiling to make it look like the whole end of room is shower/tub center. Starting with phase 1 of what to do with the floor from door to tub.
Ginna E
on Nov 28, 2011
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I would not suggest doing the floor first. As you progress in doing this renovation you may find if you have a jetted tub that you may want to rid yourself of it. Many people do not like these tubs because of the ill health effects caused by bacteria trapped in the jets and piping. Any floor improvements will need to be changed if you do this first. Even if you decide later on to change the vanity, the new one may not have the same footprint as the old. leaving another tile job as the result. And if you decide to do the tub surround it would be the time to change out the old jetted tub for something with a fresh new color. Almond is not the color of choice these days.
Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com
on Nov 28, 2011
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Small living spaces and bathrooms too can be challenging. Best to gather advice from a contractor or bathroom remodeling company to assess what can be moved or removed for that matter first - just a quote to see what costs and all before you dive right in. Also, here are some good tips and ideas to think about for decorating or remodeling small bathrooms. Check out http://bit.ly/vpMcJ9.
Virtually Staging Properties, Inc
on Nov 28, 2011
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One suggestion to reduce the appearance of a long, narrow bathroom: Whenever you redo the floor select a pattern that emphasizes the width of the room (i.e. long rectangular tiles parallel to the tub with grout that emphasizes the joints - keep colors light,)
Paul B
on Nov 28, 2011
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If we are on a tight budget, I would suggest: Remove the wall, patch & paint a soft beige, put a lovely tall piece of furniture a re-purposed, glazed china cabinet for instance, for storage, between the commode and tub. Paiint the sink vanity a darker beige, & put a beige 12 x12 tile with matching grout you must go all monochromatic due to the small size, all trim the color of the vanity. Now....if we want to spend money!!!! I have a wonderful idea, let me know, if not then.. take this pill & call me in the morning. LOL
Culpepper Carpets and Interiors, Inc.
on Nov 29, 2011
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The short blue wall is now gone. As alluded by several comments, we now want to get rid of tub and start over. Lee Anne, can I hear your wonderful idea? There is room to play with for new tile work and tub.
Ginna E
on Nov 30, 2011
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Thank you for asking. What I am about to describe was done in home that I did design consultation on in Atlanta. It was a very, very expensive home in the Buckhead area It had an elevator, olympic size pool, pool house, golf green, etc. So here goes, purchase your new tub and install it precisely where the present tub is located, then tile the floor in a beige 12" x 12" tile with matching grout (so that you do not have a loud grout pattern). Perhaps a travertine or tumbled marble look. Next install a glass shower wall with a rimless glass shower door about 1 foot from the toilet. Next, tile the entire wall area from floor to ceiling in the tub/shower room (all the walls inside the glass wall area). Use the same tile as the floor but turn it on the diamond and break it up with a 6"x6" accent border). Include a drain in the floor and have a shower head installed on the wall in the area outside the tub. Thus creating a tub and shower behind the glass shower wall. You can also install an additional shower head at the other end that is a large soft rain type. If you want to spend the money install the shower bar that massages with water. You have just created a spa with tub and luxurious shower all in one. Because of the set up you can make it a steam shower system as well, you will have to tile the ceiling in this case. This is one of the coolest things I have ever seen to economize on space & have your cake & eat it too. I filed it in my tiny brain years ago & have always wanted to recreate the design. I hope you do it. Please post photos. Thank you for your confidence in me. I will be happy to walk you through the process here on HomeTalk. This website http://www.bing.com has some tile that fits my description in this photo (768 x 1024 • 77kB • jpeg), and the glass wall with a framless door. The only difference is you would have a tub and a shower beside it. I hope this makes sense, this image is as close as I could find.
Culpepper Carpets and Interiors, Inc.
on Dec 01, 2011
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Hi Ginna, As a homeowner with a "skinny" laundry room, it was recommended that we use large tiles place at a diagonal which we did. The idea being that it would trick the eye and it did and does (at least with my family)! Just a thought..let me know if I can help in any other way. Must say, this is one creative, helpful and fun group on hometalk!
Kat's Home Repair Referrals
on Jan 05, 2012
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Here is a photo that I scanned to show you what I was describing.
Culpepper Carpets and Interiors, Inc.
on Jan 08, 2012
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I would suggest you use a light tone tile in a 22" size and lay them on the diagonal. If you use any throw rug have it echo the tones in the tile. Good luck! Joy theoldefarmhouse.blogspot.com
Joy Schumann
on Sep 12, 2014
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Funny I am reading this now. Just today I saw two DIY projects that might work for you. You will have to search this website for the two I am thinking of but, one had a wooden ladder attached to the wall running the width of the wall because that bathroom was narrow also. They used it for open storage for towels, etc. It looked really cute. It was kept in the natural but if you want color, you could paint it. Also, I saw where someone wanted to cover their tile in the bath because it was chipped and grout was really discolored. She took a remnant of a good grade linoleum and cut it the same size as the tiles. Glued them and filled the lines where the original grout is with a thin fresh grout in a different color to match the new floor. It looked really nice. Check it out!! I love this website!!! Oh I had to come back and edit this.....right below your picture, I scrolled down and found another tile problem that they covered up with "groutable vinyl tile." It's not the one I mentioned earlier but this looked like almost the same thing. If it's not below your picture if you scroll down, this is the title I provided so you should be able to find it if you search.
Valerie
on Sep 12, 2014
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I have to state; it's simply wonderful that designers are willing to share their knowledge for free. I remember the days where designers were paid for years of experience and understanding of color and concept. I'm just saying... I have a hard time sharing tips when they are just expected. Some people are better then I am. Hats off to designing for free especially when it barely seems unappreciated and unpaid. I think that maybe paypal for designers ought to be implement on this site... so designers can retain respect. I realize they are just ideas, but ideas and concepts are worth money. If they weren't you would do it yourself. These things take time in many cases. You don't think so? Get the info all by yourself and see.
TJ
on Oct 14, 2015
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