Remodelling a tiny bathroom

drtbk4ever · 07-04-2012, 03:02 PM

I like the shower idea. We did that in our master bath and it works extremely well.

I think our shower ended up being 36 inches wide by the length of the standard tub. It is more than sufficient size so I wouldn't worry too much about adding the extra space unless you want room for two AND a chair.

And the extra wide door is an excellent idea.

mae-ling · 07-04-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dpach

Don't know if this would be in your budget, but if you want to keep the "soaking" idea of a tub but don't want to be climbing into one, there are walk in tubs for people with mobility problems. They are more money but allow for both a tub for soaking and shower.

A friend is a Home Care worker with the elderly, she says although they seem like a good idea, they suck.
Have to sit and wait while water fills, then sit and wait while it drains.

drtbk4ever · 07-04-2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mae-ling

A friend is a Home Care worker with the elderly, she says although they seem like a good idea, they suck.
Have to sit and wait while water fills, then sit and wait while it drains.

Hmm, never thought of that. Very good point.

CoconutPete · 07-05-2012, 11:50 AM

Why not just make it a big shower - the same size as the tub? Every home in Florida I have ever been to has this and it's quite easy in-n-out.

By the way, how old is the picture of that soaking tub? I thought gold fixtures went out of style in 1990 LOL.

OurHouse · 07-05-2012, 05:10 PM

Maybe they are banking on older folks hanging on to the older style?

Wandererone · 07-05-2012, 05:48 PM

Looks great dpach!
But probably costs as much as the whole house renovation will!

(And can't say I've ever seen one of those in Australia)

Wandererone · 07-05-2012, 05:53 PM

Something like this is what I'm thinking of......