During the holidays, I took a break from everything non-urgent and focused on spending time with my family. However, now that I’m back, I’m excited to dive back into renovating my charmingly run-down house. Today, I want to share some fun bathroom ideas that are more on the fantasy side than practical, given the size of the room (12×16) and its unique features like vaulted ceilings and a urinal. Let’s explore these ideas together…
I envision keeping the paneling on one wall and using reclaimed wood for the rest of the room, totaling 600 square feet. The design will be rustic yet cohesive, with a touch of “summer camp” aesthetic due to the abundance of wood. I have a clear vision in mind, and I’m excited to explore materials further.
Given the room’s size and high ceilings, I plan to create a “room within the room” concept, with a separate space for the toilet and urinal. I have two main ideas that I’m considering, and I’ll walk you through them below…
Toilet Room Idea #1: The “Outhouse”
Imagine a small, roofed room within the bathroom, resembling an elongated outhouse with double doors. This design would blend in with the existing paneling while adding a unique touch to the space. Inspired by a similar tiled bathroom concept, this idea brings a whimsical element to the project.
Toilet Room Idea #2 – The “Through A Secret Armoire”
This idea involves integrating a toilet and urinal discreetly within a large armoire, creating a fun surprise for guests. While the concept is intriguing, the execution may present challenges in finding or creating a deep enough armoire without compromising space in the adjoining room.
Our First Renders…
We’ve created some initial elevations using Spoak to visualize the layout of the fixtures in the room. While the design is still in progress, these renders give a glimpse of the potential layout and design elements we’re considering. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project!
The sink is likely to be vintage, possibly wall-hung, and the location of the water heater is still to be determined, but we are considering hiding it within a faux cabinet.
During my time in the space, I initially thought the outhouse would be deeper, but now I realize it could be less deep. We need to account for framing, so we are looking at a distance of at least 60″ from the wall. There are still many details to figure out, and this concept may not work, but imagine walking into our quirky bathroom with cute stained glass doors labeled “restroom” or “toilet room” and finding your own private toilet and urinal inside. Maybe with tiled walls or OG paneling, and a little sconce for added charm.
As for the shower, we have two ideas in mind. One is a “floating” circular shower pan with exposed plumbing and shower curtains all around. The other is a corner shower with a chest-height pony wall for privacy, with a hanging curtain above for added pattern and texture. We are exploring different design elements to make the shower area unique and stylish.
The birdseye view gives a rough idea of where everything will be placed in the bathroom. We are still considering options for flooring, walls, and other details to ensure the space is functional and visually appealing. The progress so far includes starting the framed floor for plumbing, but there is still much to plan and execute.
It’s not necessary for it to be an exact match, and I don’t mind if the width or profile is a little different – it can have a slightly eclectic look, but I want the wood tone to be similar.
Windows – I believe we will be removing the window on the far wall since it faces a fence and is frosted. I think we will be installing skylights in this area instead. We will keep the large picture window.
Framing – We need to raise the floor level, so I will have to figure out how to adjust the door height and create a step-up on the exterior.
It’s quite thrilling, and now that my mind is back on track (that holiday break really got to me this year), I am very excited to continue with the project. Just waiting for the plumber to get back to me 🙂
*Photos courtesy of Kailtin Green