Needing creative idea for bathroom
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Tara
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I've seen so many creative ideas on here and I'm hoping someone can help me. My house was built in the 50's so it's got it quirks however I really like it. The bathroom sink and vanity need to be replaced to due damage to the cabinet. To the left of the cabinet is the tiled over box for the heating intake so no way to remove it. It sticks out about 4" and is just awkward. I would love some suggestions on how to hide or possible utilize that space. I've attached a couple of pictures.
Tiled back of the heating intake.
Different angle to show how it is in relation to door and vanity.
10 answers
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When you purchase a new vanity cabinet, get one without a counter top and then purchase the counter separately that will extend over to the wall covering the top of the box. You may not gain any vanity space, but you will gain a few inches of counter top!
Red Cottage Chronicles
on Feb 08, 2015
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I know some people really need/love their bathroom cabinets, but if you can live without one there are some beautiful pedestal sinks with over-sized tops that would easily sit on top of and hide the intake.
Lucid Designs
on Feb 08, 2015
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Like the idea of buying a longer counter. Me? I'd have this space utilized in a heartbeat! It's close to the sink, so handy for displaying a stack of washcloths, maybe a tall deco bottle with greenery, or even for storing necessities like bottles of shampoo, etc.
Marion Nesbitt
on Feb 08, 2015
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You could buy a larger cabinet then you need and knock the left side of it out. That way the whole thing can slide over the tile space and hide it. Or you can utilize the space. Add miniature floating shelves above it and the tile space will simple blend in as a bottom shelf. Use the space for your toothpaste and brushes... French soaps...etc. I'm not big on bathroom decor. My tile bathroom is almost as old as yours and it's ugh.... pink.... I have plans of remodeling mine this summer. Lol
Ashley Jade Epperson
on Feb 08, 2015
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I like the idea of using it for (pretty) storage also. You might even consider placing two more shelves of the same size over it, up that wall, so it looks like it's there on purpose.
Loretta Clark
on Feb 08, 2015
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I agree that adding additional shelves up the wall over the heat intake would 'tie in' the look. Just avoid anything that may get water damaged as being so close to the sink there could be water splashes. Alternatively, extending the counter top might work but as the heat intake sticks out a bit this might look messy.
Lesley
on Feb 08, 2015
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Thanks so much for taking the time to give me some ideas. I like having options.
Tara
on Feb 08, 2015
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I think if it were my bathroom, I would add some height to the intake and make it level with your counter or as high as you would want your counter top. Then buy or build your cabinet so that it is inside your cabinet area. Then it would be gone and no one would no it was there...but you!
Mcgypsy9
on Feb 08, 2015
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Well first I gotta say I am confused. If the intake is covered it obviously does not work, correct? So why cant it be removed?
Renata
on Feb 01, 2016
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If you go with shelves, you could box them in with 1x4's (wood) & continue the tiles all the way up the side, becoming seamless, & appearing built in. You wouldn't even have to change out the vanity, just refinish the top/sink, cuz the two whites clash. Maybe finish with a concrete overlay, as featured on this site, or one from Rustolium. Would love t see what you end up doing! :)
Anna
on Nov 17, 2016
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