I Hired 3 Designers to Redesign My Bathroom

[@SuraV404]

“The only storage in this bathroom is behind this mirror.” You have no idea how well this aged.

[@austinhassler1996]

i kept wanting to tell Ariel about her future discovery, but clearly because this is a video i could not

[@heycambry]

Hi! Designer here and construction family person. Definitely echo'ing putting the marble top on the dresser! Not doing so is my sister's biggest renovation regret lol. I also think glass walling in that shower is a great idea, but tiling the whole thing including the slant and add a seat ledge, also tiled, towards the back for shaving, mobility-friendly, etc. It gives you a decent cube of space for some storage under it from the outside (using a paned glass aligned with the bench will help visually). Def go with board and batten, It feels so right for your home and this space. The top edge of the board and batten could be where you decide to put in the storage beside the toilet, so it all wraps around in one consistent line with some art hanging above it. A deep navy would tie the spaces together well and lean into your general aesthetic. Benjamin Moore Wenge is also really pretty and unexpected with your electric coral! Also, I know this is going to seem wild but: splurge on a cute toilet. Since you can't change the location of the toilet, lean into it and make it cute. the Oak Hill Toilet from DXV with brass hardware is such a cute one that leans into your colorful cottage aesthetic; expensive but there are a lot of dupes!! The Kohler Memoirs toilet with brass hardware is also a really great one for a statement toilet that leans classic/cottage.

[@lydiaalioui4572]

great suggestions!

[@CaliHinojosaVids]

Thoughts from a fellow homeowner and daughter of someone in construction: you’re gonna want to add some sort of the stone or title top to that beautiful dresser and you’re gonna want to make sure the slanted wall and ceiling in the shower are tiled in. Both of these are for the same reasons. Moisture, warping, and molding. I promise you, in the long run you will thank yourself.

[@KathrynDMK]

I agree! I came here specifically to comment on the dresser. Having a hard top will help to keep it from needing to be wiped down multiple times a day.

[@freedomofreligion3248]

I heartily agree w you.

[@cynthiaparker6646]

I definitely love the first design. The green herringbone tiles rock!!❤

[@carolynallen597]

Definitely!

[@KaleenAli]

Agree as well!! You d can always go to a stone place and ask to see remnants and they may have pieces that would be big enough for that vanity and it will be much more affordable

[@annaj2684]

If you keep the shower where the bathtub currently is, I would definitely recommend tiling out the slanted ceiling. Not just for humidity reasons as a lot of other commenters have suggested but also it would make that area more defined and much more beautiful. I think a surprise little color or tile moment on the ceiling is just so beautiful and it could really pull that together.

[@biancaii4083]

As a rule of thumb I think if you have the space for it you should keep one bathtub (equipped with a showerhead) in your home. Even if you're not a bath enjoyer, you might go through periods of your life when warm baths are necessary/salutary -- to relieve sore muscles, for example. A tub is also very useful to wash big objects, pets, babies etc. Definitely something to keep in mind!

[@anadacosta4043]

With the big sink she will be putting in the kitchen, I think a baby and pet can easily be washed there. A bathrub may be great for sore muscles, but it's really hard to navigate with low mobility

[@JutlandAngel]

Also if there isn't room for it, look into foldable tubs. I love mine, sure it doesn't look as great as a normal tub (and I can't use my toilet when I fill it), but it is for the comfort not the aesthetic.

[@susanniesen9721]

you need one bathtub for resale value..children & pets need bath nice to have a soak after a hard day. love the shower under the slanted ceiling.

[@besidekick]

My two cents on various aspects of the designs: - A tub is a useful thing to have--especially if you anticipate little kids or anyone elderly or disabled staying in your home--but you do only need one. So pick which of your two bathrooms you want to have a shower and which to have a tub and plan accordingly. - Bowl sinks look nice in photos but are both annoying to clean and also annoying for basic tasks like washing your face. - Wallpaper is fine in a bathroom but only if you have good air circulation. If your bathroom gets and stays humid, the wallpaper will peel.

[@Bkate23]

Bowl sinks are also so uncomfortable, I always bruise my knuckles in them.

[@miraheichenko6687]

I don't think a tub is an elderly-friendly option, to be honest. Spacious shower area, optionally with a stool, is much more useful

[@Bkate23]

@@miraheichenko6687 she is still so young and her parents are buying their own house so I guess the bathroom being elderly-friendly is not really a priority.

[@charlotteconnandevries9460]

I was going to say this, not having a bathtub when you have a kid is annoying, I plan on getting one for that only reason (and a bath is really nice when you are pregnant but that is the same point). If you don't want kids though, don't bother!

[@ochoheido]

I have a bowl sink and I absolutely love it! I'm 5'8" and my husband is 6'1" and regular sinks are often uncomfortably low for us to use. I don't have any problems cleaning it either (and I've got three boys aged 6 to 9!)

[@cristinac6072]

For the storage by the toilet maybe consider using cabinet doors that slide so you can make the cabinets deeper and not have to worry about the clearance for opening the doors.

[@ArielBissett]

Great point!

[@Archondia]

@@ArielBissett you could also make it a corner cabinnet

[@floraposte1860]

I was thinking about apothecary-style shelves that roll out, but maybe there isn’t space for that. Bypass sliding doors sound like a better idea.

[@davidgiffen6349]

Sliding doors will make access very narrow. Bifold doors opening toward the toilet allow the most access. The knob goes on the larger door in the middle. Then you can pull the doors open together.

[@ImpyChan]

I like #3, but to answer your question... I live in Korea, where bathrooms are typically wet rooms (meaning the whole room can effectively be a shower if you want), and the larger bathroom in my apartment has a tub with a handheld shower head that can be mounted at various points on the wall... And I LOVE that. It means I can sit in the tub and still wash my hair if I'm having a pain day, or I can take a standing shower if I'm not having a pain day, etc. So my suggestion would be, rather than messing about with shower curtains or anything, just turn that ENTIRE side of the room into a wet room/giant walk in shower by putting a glass wall all the way across that side of the room (with a glass door in it), and using tile and a drainage system to waterproof it. The toilet can be in the wet room side, too, that just means it's easier to clean around it. You can build in a low bench in the otherwise useless back corner, so that you have a place to put your shampoo and whatnot. You can simply stand beside the tub to shower, even, without having to climb into it to control the water flow, because again, that entire side of the room is a giant shower stall. For bathroom storage, use that cabinet you bought for your sink, and those cute wraparound shelves, and the giant walk in closet that's just outside the bathroom. You really don't actually need to store that much in a bathroom, when you think about it. Towels shouldn't be stored in a humid environment, anyway.

[@Jojo-cl6pe]

This is a really good idea! Most bathrooms here in the Nordics are wet rooms, too, and it is just so practical. I am always fascinated by bathrooms that aren't wet rooms - they look so much nicer, but I'd be too worried about water damage and mold. Plus I love being able to hose down the entire room when cleaning it!

[@moonamoona17]

this is such a good idea

[@redwoodcottageart]

​​​@@Jojo-cl6peI'm a kinda poor American, so I've never even seen a "wet" room style bathroom... And boy can I promise you, I've been battling mold my entire life. Maybe the US style bathrooms are good for a desert area, but I'm in a rainforest zone, so it's horrible. And every person I know has the same mold issues. I am forced to run a dehumidifier daily because of it. Long story short, I'm definitely looking into this wet room idea! 😅

[@bonniet5613]

My small bathroom is tiled as an open wet room, but I live in Southern California where it is warm most of the year. I like it, but I still get cold when showering. I might install a heater or add glass shower walls to retain the heat.

[@emilymartin5418]

Definitely agree about not storing towels in a bathroom. Walls and fixtures dry off quickly with good ventilation, but stacked textiles don't. There's a storage area right outside this bathroom anyway.

[@rosecat5638]

If you want a durable flooring like tile but want the look and the warm tones of wood there is tile that actually looks like wood planks, which might have been what what pictured in the first design.

[@bonniet5613]

Waterproofing is so important in a bathroom. I would consider that when looking at each design. For example, there are great wood-look tiles for the floor instead of using real wood. For a sloped ceiling, a handheld shower head would help to prevent water damage. If the ceiling is tiled, small tiles would work well. I always think larger, heavy tiles will come down and hit me on the head. I like the look of the tiled partition wall with glass for a shower wall instead of a tub. Although clawed tubs are pretty, they create a hard to clean floor space underneath them and you plan to shower anyway. I know you like the wallpaper, but I think a tiled backsplash behind the sink would prevent water damage. There are so many pretty patterned tiles available if that is the desired look.

[@lejenni7591]

Although I am also obsessed with the idea of the open shelves I want to caution you because lotions, shampoos, and such tend to be a little sticky/oily on the outside or even spill, which means you need to clean your products from dust all the time and it’s so grimy, and also would make cleaning the shelves hard. Like an oily/sticky surface paired with open shelving allowing for dust just turns into a mess.

[@ignota.]

I have a couple Ikea pictures shelves, they're just wide enough for little bottles. And you're right, they are such a pain to clean. I have to take off everything, clean the shelf, clean each bottle, and put it all back, and it's so tedious that I never want to do it. I'm also a bit clumsy and knock things off almost daily, a couple glass things have broken unfortunately. If it were purely decorative with a couple bigger things that are easier to clean around it would be fine, but it's just annoying for how I use it.

[@denisejones1863]

This is why a storage wall mirror above the sink is more practical than that gold mirror. You can find a place for that above one of your many fireplace hearths.

[@sammieclarkart]

Fun to see this process! As someone who has lived in 2 places with clawfoot tubs and had romantic ideas about them prior to living with them, here is what my experience was: 1.With the slant, I think your ring will have to be smaller than the tub. I have had this before and it means that you are just surrounded by wet fabric and it is claustrophobic. This is the case even with a standard ring size. 2. The only way to have your shampoo and stuff in the shower is on a hanging thing from the shower head or on a bath tray, both of which eat into the already tight feeling space of the clawfoot. 3. If you're using it as a bath, my experience at least with historical iron tubs has been that they lose heat so fast that I only ever took maybe 2 baths in it, because the water got so cold. 4. the tiny space under the tub is too narrow to vacuum and it gets really dusty and gross. It could be cleaned with a swiffer maybe, but is a pain. Same issue with the area between the tub and the wall.

[@mickb.8925]

I love the look of a clawfoot tub (and freestanding tubs in general), but cleaning it seems like a nightmare!

[@kelseyhixson-bowles5958]

I’ve lived with a claw foot tub/shower combo and can confirm that all of this is true. I was so disappointed because I loved the idea of it!

[@abed750]

I live with a claw foot tub and I absolutely agree--wet curtains clinging to you as you shower, and moldy shower curtains.

[@ahumanaperson]

Thank you! Claw foot tubs get wayy too much credit, it blows my mind. They’re visually cute but functionally absolutely terrible. I once house sat for a friend for a week in a spare room and used the ‘spare bathroom’ (they kept an original claw foot tub they found in the house for the refurbed bathroom). I felt ridiculous squatting in this tub to shower under the tap in this majestic bathroom, desperately trying not to get water on the floor. The shower curtains were useless as they met right under the shower head mount. They didn’t even have shower curtains until I advised them to do so when they started renting out the spare room, but the tub area was so badly designed they’d have to make custom curtains just to make the shower function usable/ water ‘tight’. Sorry for the rant.. I’ll never forget that dumb tub & bathroom..

[@christinef7739]

As the former owner of a house with a clawfoot tub, I could not agree more! People forget that they were never meant to be used a showers. People showering instead of bathing wasn't common until around the 1920s. Prior to that rich people sometimes had a separate shower in the bathroom that looked more like a torture device. Google showers in the 19th century for a laugh.

[@SweetieQing]

I think the first one is showing "wood look" tile. Which I think is a nice option for a bathroom.

[@mugglemom9135]

Came here to say that, too!

[@cebulsoon8232]

totally agree, wood floors in the bathroom seem problematic longterm. and the tiles with a wooden design can look really nice

[@Bkate23]

Yes, wanted to say the same. Actual wood and curtains in a humid room like a bathroom seems odd to me.

[@poetryqn]

More thoughts: If you put in a shower, add a seating area. You've got the space, and honestly it makes things like shaving my legs so much easier! (assuming you shave your legs! lol) Also, a built in nook for soap and shampoo has been a godsend for me. Also, an L shaped grab bar in the shower. These are practical things much easier to design in the beginning than add later.

[@gailbradford305]

Design #3, love board and batten, love the symmetry of the mirrors but agree with you that it is too much and unnecessary, bold wallpaper is fun, claw foot tub is more cleaning and expensive, would choose a shower.

[@wmhfv992]

That's a good point - even if you don't shave your legs, it's so much easier to wash your feet and it's great for when you're tired or sore.

[@gooseberries608]

The biggest thing for me would be protecting everything from water damage. For example: the cabinet is lovely, but I do think it would protect the cabinet to do marble on top of the whole thing bc I don’t know about you, but I always get water everywhere that surrounds the sink. Same with not tiling the slopes ceiling in the shower/ tub. In addition- if you did wallpaper it might not last in there due to the higher humidity and will start peeling. The slanted ceiling is really a dilemma isn’t it?! I feel like no matter what you do with that space, it’s going to be underutilized because you’d have to crouch down to use it. If you put cabinets there, make sure you only store stuff that you don’t use often, otherwise it will get so annoying have to bend over all the time. I’m not sure if there would be enough room in the shower to do everything you’d need to do given that ceiling. On the other hand, I would go insane if I could not shower as bathing takes so much time lol. Definitely a dilemma!!

[@bunny_0288]

Haha and I would go crazy if I couldn't take a bath because I take a bath almost every night. It really and truly comes down to personal preference!

[@Frya94]

I want to add that you can get special wallpaper made for bathrooms.

[@lilMissAdoria]

It's so fun to watch this after the video where you found the extra space. Personally, I would never ever choose not to have a tub. I love a tub. Not for cleaning myself, but I have chronic pain issues and a hot Epsom salt bath is my favourite thing when I have a tub. I rent, with big dogs, so I get what I can get in my budget, but my favourite rentals I've ever had, had a good tub. If there's a tub elsewhere in the house, then sure! Go for just a shower. Otherwise, I think it really lowers the property value to get rid of the only tub, makes cleaning kids more difficult, and personally, I want a tub. 😂

[@mlaiuppa]

True. With only a shower it’s only a three quarter bath and that lowers property values. For full bath you need a tub and shower. You also limit future buyers if there is no tub. A tub was number one on my list when I was home shopping. Also a window over the kitchen sink. I basically got everything on my list except the garage was detached (but it has a half bath) and there is no fireplace. Sure you don’t use a tub now, but in 20-30 years you might need a long hot soak.

[@generallygenna]

This is so cool! I think if you do convert the area fully to a shower, (similar to the first design) that a spa seat / bench could be placed inside the shower on the low angle of the wall where the roof slants since it would probably be impossible to stand in that area anyway. These are some super interesting concepts and I'm looking forward to seeing how you redesign the area!!

[@fabell6]

Love this idea!

[@sarahbrady6155]

yes! a shower table for all your bottles is SO helpful, I grew up with one and I don’t know why everyone doesn’t have one. Also, she’s mentioned having joint problems and needing to sit, having a shower chair could be super helpful for her to sit and not have painful showers

[@kaybee7860]

exactly what i thought!!! a little table or chair would be a great use of that space with the slanted roof

[@allie1224]

Definitely a seat in the lower area of the shower would be lovely ❤

[@bonniet5613]

@@sarahbrady6155 I have a tiled in shower niche (recessed shelf) that I love. It neatly holds all of my shampoo bottles without taking up space.

[@LilianaCroush]

I think the "wood" floors in the first design is actually one of those tiles that look like wood types, way more practical than actual wood in the bathroom

[@alicias.8482]

The slanted ceiling is going to be problematic with showering. Unless you can add a moisture barrier and tile it and seal it, water is going to damage that sloped bit

[@twinoaksestates1063]

Yes, and I was thinking about trying to clean that lower part (at least on the first design). My back hurts looking at that 😬.

[@sharroon7574]

I guess you could use it close to the door

[@Tambisme]

Plus, the shower water looks like it with spray right out of the shower door if opened during shower

[@emilymartin5418]

@@twinoaksestates1063 long-handled mop, works for tiles that go up to a high ceiling too.

[@christinef7739]

But that's what concrete backer board is for. It prevents water damage. I like design #1 but I definitely wouldn't take the glass surround all the way to the ceiling. My cousin did that during her bathroom remodel and she regrets it. She said the shower area never dries out, it's still damp when you get in the next day. She has to squeegee the whole thing and doesn't always have time for that. And the vent fan doesn't really get all the moisture out. If they bring that glass wall down you'll have air circulation and not have to worry as much about moisture. Obviously there'll always be moisture, just not as bad.

[@pattimessenger6214]

Now, after finding the new space behind the sink, you might want to send the new measurements to your designers. What a huge bonus to find extra square footage! I LOVE all of the changes you have made to your house! And, I love that you embrace the history, while making it modern!

[@lutz-ebersdorf]

Love these layouts but if you're considering the shower by the window at all I have a suggestion! We also have an older house with slanted ceilings and needed to have the shower in front of the window and we managed to find some really beautiful stick-on stained glass-looking window decals for the bathroom. The light they give off is really beautiful (we found a mermaid pattern one on etsy that's amazing) and it's nice to know we still get good privacy.

[@clementine9810]

i feel like a stained glass window decal would be a great opportunity to tie in the hallway with the bathroom!!

[@ooliver1659]

I really agree with you the tub/shower by the window would be so nice, i have one in my apartment with textured glass in the window so you cant see in and theres nothing like showering or bathing in the morning sunlight! The sink will fit much more easily in the slanted wall area than a shower would

[@denisejones1863]

I think it would crowd the sink area for no reason. Use the same space the tub use to be in, and just push the vanity back, which will be further from the window.

[@texastessa]

I vote for matching tile behind the sink and in the shower area, and then leaving the other walls an off-white color. Those will be really big pops of color, and along with the red door will make the room feel colorful without getting too overwhelming.

[@KeiPalace]

or match the tile in the shower with tile behind the vanity wall

[@ryderalexander5612]

For the area behind the toilet I'd actually keep a hamper with a closed top to throw dirty towels and rags in so that it's sorting itself as well as putting longer shelves above the toilet and the spot where the hamper would be. Also I tend to prefer baths but with showers I like to have the faucets that are detachable so maybe there's a way to merge those

[@kaybee7860]

yes!! i think hampers would go well! also a towel warmer would be great, especially bc it gets so cold where she lives in the winter!

[@ryderalexander5612]

@@kaybee7860 so true I've been eyeing a towel warmer myself and honestly the biggest disappointment of the bathroom at my house is that there's no space for a hamper in the bathroom

[@shesaysdisco]

Oh, I have opinions 😂 I hope some of this may help you! My immediate thought for the shower/tub debate is to finish most of the bathroom (minus the vanity and window area) so it can function as a wet room! That would allow you to do something like one of the photos you showed, with a tub inside a shower space: put a tub against the wall at the lowest part of the ceiling and a shower head on the tallest part of that wall beside the door, with a glass wall separating the shower from the door to help contain splashes. With a glass wall, you’ll definitely want to go for something like the images you showed where they’re kind of framed like window panes, rather than the edgeless look one of the designers used, because the edgeless glass is a pain to install and is much easier to break! Painted wood floors are beautiful, but I think that belongs in another room where you don’t have to worry about water, because I think that you will be better served by a tile floor that all slopes toward the shower drain. If you decide you definitely don’t want a tub, then having a bench in the shower against the short wall could be a great functional option for using the space. As for storage, the answer is right behind you in the shots at your computer - another (fake) built-in cabinet in that bump-out! I think that, combined with actually having a vanity cabinet instead of a pedestal sink, could give you enough storage space. For color, I totally agree with you on extending the red/pink of the hall trim into the bathroom trim, and I bet a slightly-muted orange tile for the walls of the shower area would look fantastic, along with those classic black and white penny tiles on the floor.

[@CMri]

I'm surprised none of the designers included some kind of cabinets or another beautiful (yet small) piece of furniture in the empty corner between shower space and a toilet. It would be perfect to keep spare toilet paper, some towels or spare toiletries. And I would definitely go for a shower in that bathroom.

[@jenn-k-h]

Lol! I literally wrote almost the exact same thing 👍 That was my first thought for storage!

[@Freebird805]

Right, same!! Maybe they think storage was being utilized in the vanity into but a lot of that space gets lost to plumbing I think. Such good space for a storage unit in that other side of the room

[@TheresaHoward-w9n]

I like the first design as a base. I would recommend tile for the floor that looks like wood VS actual wood floors. And I also agree that you would want stone or tile of some sort of barrier on the slanted ceiling in the shower. Especially without a fan or vent to help with moisture. The bump out may be there for a reason (ductwork ext may be inside) it will be cool to find out. Also you are going to loose the use of the center drawers to your sink plumbing so keep that in mind with your storage options. So much to consider but you have done such amazing things already that I know you will make this space amazing as well.

[@InsideCenterDani]

Depending on the width of the sink cabinet can you potentially switch locations with the bathtub? Then have the mirror and light on the left side on the sink leaving the right for open countertop and not be too affected by the sloped ceiling. Then the shower could be full height in the nook by the window. A privacy film for the window is a must but easy to install. Plumbing wouldn’t be moved too much which you said was an option. ❤

[@meganobrien9520]

My last apartment had a window beside the shower/tub and it felt so luxurious! It was so nice to shower in just natural light or crack the window on a rainy day in the bath❤

[@megansamborski7440]

This was my exact thought! That slanted ceiling in the shower is a waste!

[@saraheschweiler4939]

Brilliant suggestions!🌿💐🌿😊🌿💐🌿🥰🌿💐🌿😘🌿🥳🌿

[@XSignorinaStellaX]

An idea for the shower: do something like in the first design, put cabinets on the back wall and have a built in shelf inside the shower on the same level as the cabinets. A little extra nook to put stuff inside the shower and having it the same height as the cabinets would give it a seamless look. You could then purchase a little wooden stool (like you had in some of the inspo images) that scoots under that shelf in the shower when not in use. It should be far enough away from the showerhead to actually be useful for putting things like a towel or clothes while showering.

[@JackieRB2008]

same thought. i came here to say this.

[@dingalingdongly]

Yes. Do this if getting rid of tub (which you should have one somewhere in the house for practicality). And add hooks for robes/towels in the spot behind the door where original nail polish was 😊

[@marlenepuntigam51]

For the shower or tub debate: Depending how the other bathrooms in the house look, having a tub in at least one of them is great. When you get older or if you get hurt, like breaking you leg, bathing in a tub might be easier. The roof is slanted anyway, a tub that functions like a shower which can be closed with glass walls and a door might fit the best

[@rallyrally]

also for kids in case she wants them in the future, super helpful having at least 1 tub in the house

[@Squirreltasticqueen]

Or bathing pets if they need it

[@charoraimondogarcia]

i don't know about that, because if your mobility is impared you need help coming in and out of the bathtub but in a shower you can get a plastic chair or sitting area and have comfort and mobility (my aunt does hat and she is an old lady in a weel chair)

[@bookofdaisy9124]

From watching her other videos, there is only one other bathroom in the house, which *currently* has a shower in it, but she will be completely re-doing that space and turning it into just a powder room with a sink and toilet. So this bathroom is going to be the only bathroom with either a tub or shower in it. I've always been team shower and IMO if there is only going to be one or the other, I will always believe a shower is the better option. Waaaay more practical and convenient, a much friendlier and comfortable option for guests, more storage options, takes up less space, less chance for mess, etc. etc. etc. I also believe that she's said in the past that she's not planning on having children so no need for a tub in that department either.

[@Squirreltasticqueen]

​@charoraimondogarcia plus keep in mind this is upstairs any way. Unless she's gonna add one of those acorn lift things to the stairs later on the most accessible bathing needs to be on the ground floor

[@mayalemaire]

I am team tub/shower combo. Theres a lot of pros to still having a tub aspect. Example, some people fill tubs with water before a big storm which might affect electricity. If you anticipate anyone elderly being there or someome chronically ill its easier to sit than stand up to shower. Any kids would prefer a tub too. Diy projects which use water? Tub will contain it. Need to soak something to clean it? Tub. There's many uses to it!

[@beccalarson5982]

Color-wise, I think bring in the "red" from the hall into the trim and/or tile but keep the walls white. Colored walls may make doing makeup challenging cuz they could cast color onto your skin

[@jenniferlouise7994]

Since I watched your video on finding more room to expand this bathroom first- I think you should go with both tub and shower space. Have fun and I am excited to see what you do with the bathroom

[@seanmcgcostumes]

I loved when you did this for the kitchen, so I am excited that we’re getting another one of these!

[@ArielBissett]

i just had to! it's too much fun!

[@seanmcgcostumes]

@@ArielBissett I think you’re right to use the shower over the bath, but I’m AMAZED that no one else thought to put cabinets under the slant! It seems so obvious! But the one who put plants back there? It almost feels like that was a way to indicate a potential area for a litter box since so many people put litter boxes in bathrooms? So I wonder if that’s what the designer might have had in mind. 🤔 Also, the sink wall having a statement tile or wallpaper + the half-boards going around the room will look so nice without making the room feel small!

[@ginajennings1664]

If it were my bathroom. I would use the same wallpaper you have in the hallway along with a black board and batten the bottom you could paint black to match the painted floors you want.. And I would do a shower like in the first rendering. Along the back wall next to the shower I like what you have done with a cabinet but I would build it all the way up to the ceiling.

[@katty668]

The floor in bathroom #1 looks like ceramic tile wood effect, which would hold up better than wood perhaps. Also make sure you get really good ventilation/a powerful extractor fan. I am redoing my bathroom next year so good luck to you too! I think I would opt for the first one if you can have a bath elsewhere in the house, but I would swap the big pot plant for a small cabinet to store any extra bits x

[@saml8802]

I feel like a shower would be difficult because of the slanted ceiling. I would just be worried about air circulation and mold developing.

[@tessavanderstaak7093]

I imagine wooden floors in a bathroom would not last due to all the moisture and water spilling and so forth. Where I come from we tile the entire bathroom expect the ceiling which is painted with paint specifically for moist/wetrooms. I think the shower vs. bathtub conundrom depends on the other bathrooms in your house. If you will have a shower elsewhere, perhaps having a bathtub makes sense, some people like to have one for the more luxurious sundays or for pets or kids. Whatever you do make sure you have good ventilation though!

[@annaryan4803]

One of the advantages of the first designers bathroom, is the shower has enough room for a chair or bench you could sit on, as you are shaving your legs. If you do, make sure the bench are made for a shower, so they are slip proof. In addition, I had seen shelving and cabinets built between wall studs. To do this, the builder removed the sheet-rock. This saves floor space.

[@jaes1346]

Architect here, please do not do this in a bathroom. You’ll thank me later.

[@annaryan4803]

@@jaes1346 Please do not do what?

[@jaes1346]

@@annaryan4803 expose your wall studs to build shelves in a wet space. It will lead to a lot of issues.

[@bonniet5613]

@@jaes1346 Why? I have a tiled in shower niche (recessed shelf) that I love. It neatly holds all of my shampoo bottles without taking up space.

[@jaes1346]

@@bonniet5613 the key here being properly waterproofed with redundancy. So often the install leaves a lot to be desired, leading to slow (or not slow at all) moisture in the structure. Water is the sure death of all built environment.

[@CodexPotter]

You can also get a custom glass top for your cabinet/vanity to help water proof it without using marble on it

[@requa407]

in the first design, the floor is tile that looks like wood-- you can tell by the grout lines. I would recommend vinyl for bathrooms. You can get vinyl tiles that look like tile but they are warmer on the feet and way more durable-- water is an issue and you will eventually need to rip out wood floors in a bathroom because they will rot or get gross.

[@Ollie_Unlikely]

Some thoughts from someone who has lived many years with a clawfoot tub situation and wooden floors in that same bathroom-I *do not* recommend it. The shower situation is difficult to clean around, is very wet and messy, so if you can have a built in shower instead, that is 100% the more practical option. Same for the tiled floor- wooden floors and moisture do not mix well, so my vote is definitely for a nice tile on the floor. I promise you, those two things do not mix 😂 This was really fun though!! I love those shelves-I can’t wait to see what you do with the space!! Sending good vibes 💖💖

[@sarawithoutanH]

i love the first shower but with the wallpaper and board and batten from the third!

[@ArielBissett]

i totally agreeeeeee

[@ChristianAnneSmith]

Yes, this. Plus a cabinet on the slanted wall next to the toilet. And shelves just below ceiling level above toilet for more storage. Like the ones in the bedroom.

[@briecoyle1618]

If you decide to do cabinets against that wall, I would recommend sliding doors so you don't have to worry about anything swinging into the toilet. Paint is the cheapest and quickest thing to change in a design, so you should go wild! My partner and I are slowly renovating our first house together and have zero regrets about our crazy hall mural (House on Fantasy Park blogspot if you're interested). Also, keep in mind that the bump-out was probably built out to hide ducting or some ugly industrial house bits, so you might not be able to reclaim that space for cabinetry. The mini museum shelves are so cute anyways!

[@lannapeanut]

I would look into switching the sink and bath positions so that there’s a claw foot bath with a shower over it where the sink currently is (shower curtain for privacy with the window being there). It’s not technically moving the plumbing, just changing it a bit… 😂 and I’d do a built in cupboard and shelves under the slanted wall for extra storage and the sink across from the toilet where the bath currently is. And I’d do a little half wall/divider beside the toilet to separate it from the bath area.

[@clairemcgrouther5166]

What a great way of getting ideas. I would definitely incorporate a bench in the shower at the sloped ceiling end. It’s a way to reduce the amount of glass and shower footprint, this can save on costs. A solid end not glazed can create a corner for your cabinet to run wall-to-wall. We have a seat in our eaves shower and it’s great for sitting when you’re not feeling well or just to relax, and really useful for shaving your legs. You can build one and title it. However, you can also buy pre-fabricated kits ready for tiling as long as there’s a slight slope for water to run off. We’ve had no issues with ours.

[@aylasaurus]

Tip for future room planning in the Sims: download custom content! You can find quite literally anything you'd ever dream of, Sims CC creators are so so talented!!

[@Chareads]

My concern with the shower is the door - it can't be sliding because of the slant, so you have to go around the toilet and under the slant to open it, when it would be much nicer to open in the other direction. My idea would be to box out the back half of the shower area and turn it into a cupboard (you're not really going to use that space to shower anyway), then you can have the shower fixture on the slanted wall and have the shower door where the current half-wall is. That cupboard would give you plenty of storage and leave the area by the toilet open for a plant or whatever (putting cupboards there would be nice but they'd always look awkward if they finish just below the ceiling), and mean that you don't have to enter the toilet area to access the shower.

[@ChaiLatte13]

I live in an old house (with no character left) where the roof slant makes it impossible to have a shower unless we completely redid everything, plumbing, floor joists need completely redone. It would be an absolute mess and I don't like this house enough to even think of doing it lol First design: I personally don't like the shower in that slant. It really isn't functional IMO unless you put seating or bench. If you keep a tub, in the very least put a shower wand attachment on there so you can wash your hair. That's what we ended up doing and it makes it a lot better so you aren't only bathing, but have the ability to have a hand held type of shower. Obviously just make the sides of the tub waterproof so the water spraying out of the tub doesn't ruin anything.

[@kaybee7860]

yes! seating or a bench would be great in that space in the shower!!

[@jessicaparsons9283]

I love watching this knowing what’s behind that cabinet 😆

[@alinegr]

ARIEL! I have a big "wet area" where the shower and the free standing tub are separate (so the shower water doesn't fall in the tub kind of thing). I love it, I think it was the best decision I made with our house. One thing we ran into was the plumbers didn't seal the tub properly. Because the tub is pushed against a wall, the space is very narrow and they didn't caulk the bottom of the tub at the back, so one time I used it and some of the water that was splashed around got there and we had water dripping through a light socket into the ground floor of our house. After that, we had it caulked properly, it definitely isn't a clean caulk line because of the narrow space, but it's sealed and you don't see it since it's in the back. Just beware of how well the wet area is sealed and how much you want to splash around in there. Because of that experience, I'm aware I can't just throw buckets of water around to clean the area, but I can get things wet and use a squeegee to remove the excess water no problem. I love the wide space, if the glass door is closed you don't feel cold at all. I have humidity loving plants in the corners which brings a lovely look and feel and the big wet area usually means you can get a bigger/longer tub, maybe even a clawfoot tub in there. And as a bath person I totally suggest doing that if you and your family enjoy baths as well. Also, I don't know about you, but I hate when showers are dark, and because it's a large area we had 2 humidity rated pot lights installed

[@jaes1346]

That sealant should only be you first line of defense so they likely skimped on the waterproofing elsewhere as well. Sorry that happened to you.

[@gracelehne99]

I love the idea of carrying the red from the doorframe onto the window, doing a dark navy board and batten, and an orange tile in the shower. If you aren’t too set on black and white for the painted floors, dark navy and white would be a great way to infuse more color. I was trying to think of cool bathroom amenities that could go next to the toilet, and it could be worth investigating a towel radiator. Storage comes above all else though! I can’t wait to see how everything turns out!!

[@sydneymichelebby]

it’s a good day when Ariel uploads 🫶🏻 edit : i loveeee the first designs layout!

[@jessiekidwell670]

Always ☀️

[@sharonh667]

Agreed!😊

[@valarya]

I'm glad they just used the awesome mirror she has, hahah. Unfortunately that shower setup won't work because if you opened the door to turn on the water, water would just spray out of the door and get everywhere 😓

[@michellemckimmey4338]

I think you should bring in the wallpaper from the hallway into the bathroom as a sort of accent wall! I think that would be gorgeous behind the sink! The wall paper is beautiful

[@TheSexyMadHatter]

I literally came here to say this! HAHA It would be so beautiful. Or even a wallpaper thats similar. Then around the bath/shower she could find tile that match the red she loves.

[@valarya]

I love these videos 😍... sadly I think all 3 designers missed the mark in that little unused space under the slanted ceiling for some gorgeous bespoke built-in storage!!!

[@vaderladyl]

That is what I say. That wall is perfect for custom built cabinets.

[@annem6722]

Love the shower in the first design, but the sloping roof would definitely need some tile or waterproof board to protect it from the shower. Also would recommend having a good waterproof material behind the tiles and adding a good strong bathroom extractor fan! The shower will create much more moisture than this bathroom's ever had, and you want to protect all your hard work, paint, wallpaper, etc, so that it lasts a long time and you don't get any damp issues. A cabinet in that space beyond the toilet seems like a must-have - you could potentially take the last foot or so of the bathroom and turn it into built in units - even the section at the low end of the shower, you wouldn't miss. Love the idea of the little wrap around shelves for that jut-out by the door, but they might interfere with the symmetry of the sink/vanity area so a low-profile shelf like in the 2nd design might look better. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it!

[@Dearestreaderdarling]

Double sinks and mirrors are actually wonderful if you and another person will be getting ready at the same time. My mom had a double sink in her bathroom when I was teen and I would go there for us to do skincare and makeup together without getting in each other’s way ☺️

[@AnneleenRoesems]

I couldn’t go without my double sink, because me and my husband always brush our teeth together at night and it’s so nice to have the extra space!

[@macarenacopparoni4130]

I would put a built-in wardrobe in the akward space next to htthe toilet. I would do the shower of the firt render, and a funkie vintage tile in te walls of the shower, and the vanity and wallpaper in the other walls. The color palette it would be in the blue-light blue range with green touches

[@hanna3685]

I don’t know if it’s common everywhere but in Europe it’s common to have a tub with a glass panel on the top/corner that could even be moved to open to let you step in. I always thought that was nicer than a shower curtain but having one tub seems like the smartest decision if u already gonna have two bathrooms, have the ground floor one accessible by being no barrier shower and then tub upstairs :) that seems smartest to me :) but I know you’ll make the best possible decision for YOUR bathroom!!

[@ignota.]

I have a bathtub with a sliding glass door. 100% prefer it over a curtain, it's easier to clean, and just looks nicer. My only complaint is the style I have needs a metal edge along the bottom that sticks up where it meets the glass, so I can't sit or lean on the edge of the bath at all.

[@vaderladyl]

It is very common in the US to find a tub with a glass door that slides or opens to the outside or can be added to an existing tub.

[@spotterofgold]

I did have a claw foot tub in an attic apartment. The plumbing was at the end of the tub which was under the highest part of the slanted ceiling. There was a shower curtain ring which did not and could not go the full length of the tub but I was able to take a shower fairly easily. I was pleased to have both options because, for a sense of luxury, you cannot beat taking a long, hot bath. Also, a long, hot bath is not only a great stress reliever, it is also physically healing when you are down with a cold, as I am right now, in an apartment which only has a plastic or fiberglass molded, ugly beige shower stall. In other words, it is mentally and physically therapeutic GOLD to have a nice tub. If you can't configure this bathroom to create a tub/shower situation, and you already have a shower in another bathroom in your house, I say, go with the claw foot tub design! It is beautiful. You may only need to place it a few inches closer to the door to get your showering capability, provided you can get the plumbing moved to that end of the tub, even if it's placed on the wall side near the door end, if you follow my meaning. I love the handheld showerhead option mentioned below and I love the idea of having more than one height where the shower head can be placed. Also, a tiled, built-in nook in the wall for your showering toiletries is far better than on the floor or one of those awkward, generic metal wire racks that hang from a shower head. I like your idea of slender profile storage next to the tub or shower. If you used a couple of IKEA HEMNES shoe storage cabinets you could easily store a bunch of rolled towels and wash cloths in there as well as shampoos, etc. Maybe you could put one to the right of the toilet for storing toilet paper rolls. Have you tried doing a "test run" with your vanity furniture of choice? You could put as much of the stuff you think you will want to store in the bathroom in the designated vanity beforehand and then you could see better what extra custom storage you will need. Good luck, Ariel!

[@Heyjemm]

The red in the second design looks absolutely crazy LOL, I love the shower in the first design, it’s probably gonna be the most functional even though the clawfoot bath tub is gorgeous

[@carissa6602]

If you have another tub in the house, then deff convert to shower. If not, you may want at least one tub for resale value (people like tubs for bathing babies). In addition to other comments of tiling the slanted cieling in the shower, I would also add a bench on the short side. We are adding a main bathroom with slanted ceilings, so I am so excited to follow your project and get more ideas! :)

[@myfathersdaughter324]

We owned a 100 year old villa which I renovated some years ago. In the bathroom, it had a huge sash window which you had to walk past to get to the garage. Originally the previous owner had put a roman blind in there for privacy, but it had gone mouldy and was a nuisance having to pull it up and down. My solution was to frost the bottom part of the sash window using a film easily obtainable from a hardware store. The end result was stunning ❤

[@JamieKoblas]

Finally someone else who doesn't love double sinks...I would rather have more counter space and it also gives you more drawer space underneath. I also just don't like to share a bathroom with anyone...but that is my problem and i understand other people value double sinks. As far as claw foot tubs...they look nice and I am a bath kind of person but you then have to clean not just the inside of the tub but the outside and the floor underneath...just seems like more work than a regular tub.

[@esthermcafee5293]

A claw foot tub with that shower handset like they have in the picture is surprisingly useful. You can wash your hair, and even stand up and rinse the soap residue off your body while the tub is draining. And if you get an actual antique cast iron tub, it holds heat, which a) keeps the water warmer longer, and b) actually acts like like little radiator and makes the whole bathroom a smidge warmer. But you may need to remove the window to get an antique tub in - they are shockingly heavy. We were incredibly lucky that the original tub was still in our 1880s house.

[@Ledinn]

Maybe if you add a sort of bump out in the shower that is tiled in the same way as the walls surrounding it (underneath the slanted wall) you can make it into a storage space for your shampoo and stuff and you can make a cabinet into it with the doors on the outside. You could also integrate it into the cabinets you showed in your Sims build and maybe add some plants or other decoration on top! For the toilet, adding another colour seat is super easy and can really elevate the space and make it look more like yours. This is completely optional but idk, maybe it can add some spice. I would strongly advise replacing the top of the cabinet with stone of some sorts since it will get wet and wood warps so weirdly unless you dry it IMMEDIATELY which just seems like such a hustle for not a lot of advantages. Also I would not add wall paper unless you have proper circulation, if you do have a wallpaper design in mind you could paint it on top (if you have a projector you can project it onto the wall to make it even!). And even more, tile is literally so good in a bathroom so I would add it. Maybe even instead of the wood paneling in design 3 (like half a tile and the other half a painted wallpaper vibe). Furthermore I would not add true wood on your bathroom floor because again, it will get wet and warp and the planks will go loose and rot. If you want a wood look there might be some vinyl or other materials that do work and look like wood, but if you're looking for checkerboard I would just go for tiles and add some rugs against the cold if needed. If you can there are also some bath maths that aren't made from fabric which can also be used in the same way but require less cleaning. Last but not least, have sunken sinks, since these are way easier to clean and don't throw over as much water as sinks that sit on top and take into account that the sink does require plumbing, so you will have less space than you think you do in your cabinet.

[@andreamalik2961]

One thing to consider with a bathtub is that if you plan children in your future, then a bath is pretty important. If you're not planning that then not having a bath anywhere in the house isn't a consideration x

[@dingalingdongly]

I love your home videos and the three designers are always fun! My votes after growing up w/ parents renovating houses and experince with a 100+ yo old house: 1. keep the tub and add waterproofing/moisture solutions to the surround walls/slant. Add glass surround *and* a shower with a handheld spray mount to make showering/cleaning easier. Even if you almost exclusively shower, having one tub in the house is worth the few times its needed. 2. Consider tiling the sink backsplash wall and adding stone/large tiles to the top of your sink cabinet (i did bare in a previous house and regretted it very quickly). Your future self will thank you for just doing the work up front. 3. Add in storage in the low area behind the toilet - probably frame it out for a built-in look. Find a happy medium between having plenty of room between the toilet (spray/cleaning) and having usable depth of cabinets - 12" is nice because most brooms/mops/vaccuums can fit. Bonus - if you have electrical come in to install an RFID outlet, consider having them install a wall-mount electrical heater and thermostat, potentially in the new built-ins low near the bath side so it will blow to the center of the room and you wont have to mess w/ existing walls. Old houses are drafty and being able to heat/dry the bathroom when you are actively using it will help comfort and utility costs - we use ours a few months of the year. Redoing a bath is probably the second largest inconvenience to redoing a kitchen. I know it will be beautiful and can't wait to see your choices and work come to life 😁

[@MlleLorelei]

From a moisture perspective I think no matter what you should have tile near your tub or shower instead of board and batten. I also wonder what ventilation is already available in there. I hate mold with a fiery passion, so very pro tile and a venting fan somewhere.

[@kaybee7860]

oh! a venting fan is a great idea! mold develops very quickly

[@miriamwilson342]

With the first shower design I could envision putting in a little shower bench underneath the low part of the sloped ceiling. A little spot in the shower you could sit down to shave your legs or do a pedicure or whatever seems quite practical to me!

[@annaovseichik391]

I vote for board and batten, shower/bathtub combo, wallpaper on the wall with the sink, and light color on the rest of the walls. Either a built-in or a detached cabinet on the slanted wall for storage. Short curtains on the window. For a floor, there are tiles with a wood pattern that look just like hardwood. The claw foot tub can also have a curtain so that you can use it as a shower. Floating shelves above the toilet for more storage.

[@Karina-jm2oe]

the first one seems the most practical but you can add your personal style to it, with your own colors...

[@ashleystark6390]

I love the first option! And I definitely think a shower is better.

[@BadgersInTheAttic]

A couple thoughts on the claw foot tub: 1) You have to clean under the tub, which is more work, and kind of a pain to get to. 2) When the shower curtain goes all the way around the tub, it has even more tendency to billow in and stick to you as you shower. I agree they're beautiful, but unfortunately, they are also impractical. Also, if you go with a shower in that space, I would put a built-in bench under the slope. It's great to have for shaving, or storage, or in case of future health issues.

[@carolineholland4178]

Love the shower in the first design. You could also include a built in tiled seating area at the back part and a complimentary waterproof panel to the sloped part of the ceiling.

[@dawnguinto]

Echoing other's thoughts I would consider adding a ledge at the shortest point of the roof at the back that can be a used as a seat for the shower area. I would continue the toward the toilet area, elevate it quite a bit maybe a couple inches from the slanted ceiling, and keep it hollow to turn it into cabinets/shelves. As for incorporating the red I would suggest trying to make it moody as well as mixing different pops of complimenting colors (muted greens and mustardy yellows) since that seems to be your style. I would also look at Troye Sivan's powder room and bathrooms since theyre just so beautifully done red and moody. His bathrooms also have weird ceilings!

[@SammyK45]

If you decide to do a Shower I would personally look into having some built in storage next to the shower! Just don't make the shower go all the way back but leave some of the lower part and just have a closet with a door there? I think storage next to the toilet could be difficult/gross, this way you'll have some storage and won't loose all that space. I'm definitely a fan of a natural tile or wood (or maybe even wood tile), I feel like the checkered floor AND colors AND tile will be way too much, even for a maximalist style.

[@amiam8998]

My favourites from this video: the green tile, the board and batten + wallpaper combo, the enclosed showering space with tile (feels the best for a wet space imo). I think the idea to have storage in the shower underneath the slanted wall is genious, and I would continue that outside the shower to have storage alllll the way along that wall. That way you could have most if not all of your towels etc in the room, or a hidden cat potty?

[@notthemonalisa]

I loved design 3- it seems most like your vibe. I wonder if you pulled another color from the hallway wallpaper? Like the blue background or one of the colors of the birds? And had that be the main color instead of dark green. I'm sure whaever you do will be lovely, though!!

[@notthemonalisa]

Also (forgot to mention and don't feel like editing) we had black and white checked floors in a bathroom, and it was so frustrating. In our case it was linoleum tile, so it might not apply, but as soon as they were scratched or banged up in any way it became really obvious and the floor looked dirty even when it was freshly cleaned. I'm nervous paint might chip in a similar way, and I don't want you to have to constantly touch it up. Unless that's what you want!! 😊

[@Asteriax3]

Something to think of about the tub: If you plan to age in the home, there might be a point where standing to shower is not possible and you need to sit, making a tub easier. Also, if you ever have chronic pain/issues such as that, a tub might be a blessing to soak the pain away and or allow it to be less of a hassle to wash yourself. Also: there's the what if of if you break and arm, or a leg, or something else you couldn't even plan of! I'm disabled and I could not shower long term because my pain and my fainting spells make that impossible. Tubs are awesome and I was so shocked at your thought to get rid of it!

[@Britbabe53]

Welcome back!! I love design #1 but with the esthetic of #3. And I definitely think a bath inside a shower is a great idea, the best of both worlds.

[@TheBlondeNinjaXD]

Here's my vote: The shower from the first design, the sink and shelves to the right of the sink from the second (minus the marble top), and the walls and hand towel placement from the third. Definitely have a shower or shower/tub combo instead of just a tub, since you don't seem to use it much and 100% for the added storage under the low ceiling!

[@erintrolley3074]

obsessed w the third design!!! the first two feel too modern/not the style of the rest of the decor in the house. But I do love the shower in the first design. So if you could put both of those together that would be incredible and very functional. TBH my parents have a clawfoot tub in their primary bathroom and my mom hates it

[@twiddlinthemthumbs]

To me, either a smaller shower and storage space in the part where you cannot stand. OR THE CLAW TUB IT'S SO GORGEOUS!!!!

[@Larissa_KD]

Okay I haven't seen the entire video yet, but I love the first shower (and although I love tubs, I barely used it when I had one), and maybe you could put a little 'bench' made with the green tiles in the corner so it's not as wasteful of a space!

[@kaybee7860]

yes! a bench for shampoo bottle or to sit on would be a great use of that space!

[@tchaika222]

Here are my suggestions :) Yes to the single sink in the center, with the mirror and light fixtures, but the countertop can't be wood, no matter how it is treated or protected or whatever. Many people have commented that, and I 100% agree. The small open shelves on the wall to the right of the vanity are a good idea. For the shower, I would move it closer to the door if possible, and not make it go all the way to the back wall. I know you want to make the shower as big as possible, but you can't leave a huge portion of the ceiling exposed to moisture and water like that. Somehow, I don't think that tiling that portion of the ceiling would be enough to protect it. Anyways, I would go for a smaller shower, and I would use the remaining space between the shower and the slanted ceiling to build shelves or a cabinet. You could probably use glass to separate the top half of the shower from that space, and have open shelves in the back (a bit like the window panel from the green/red design). That would give the illusion of a larger shower, and let the light go all the way to the back of the room. And yes to extra shelves or a cabinet behind the toilet! As you can see, colours, patterns, and such are not my forte. But yes to a nice tapestry like in the dark green design! Not a fan of black and white wood floor, except the one where the white was actually left as natural wood.

[@thehopefulheliophile]

I liked the third one the most. It would be interesting to see the the dark green board and batten painted the red on the door, and a light tone on tone or textured wallpaper on the walls. The black and white floors would look so pretty against the red paint and gold accents. Then add a pop with statement tile (maybe pull in a blue from the wallpaper in the hallway) in the shower area like in the first option - add a bench if you can! Also love the wrap around shelving idea!

[@ochoheido]

I have a tub and shower combo and I gotta say that even though me and my family shower most of the time, it is really, really, nice to have a tub. Either for when it's needed (babies, cleaning messes, pets, when someone needs to sponge bath around an injury, etc.), or for the rare and luxurious bathing experience.

[@MikePagonis1]

i love it when i see ariel in my subscription box! love the house videos!

[@ArielBissett]

thanks so much, Mike!!

[@brightsparrowhawk]

Soap Box: Keep the tub and have a shower/tub combo! You can make it beautiful! I promise! I don’t understand the trend of everyone removing all tubs everywhere...My personal opinion is that most people should have at least one tub in their home. Tubs are useful for multiple reasons (cleaning, laundry, pets, plants, simply soaking sore muscles…) and, if you ever think you may want to have children, you’ll be thankful to have a bath tub. Also, heaven forbid that you or someone who lives with you ever ends up with a chronic pain condition, having a tub to soak in will be a life saver. I have endometriosis, and hot baths are my therapy. I also had a very difficult pregnancy, and could not stand in the shower without passing out sometimes, so warm baths were safer for me to clean myself. Baths were very helpful in my recovery too. I have also used my tub for stripping laundry, or for things like rinsing coffee stains out of bedding. It really comes in handy. And that’s my 2 cents!

[@CodexPotter]

I'm in the opposite chronic pain/illness camp. Getting into the tub is one of the biggest detriments for me! I often use a shower stool, which is hard to fit in the tub, and just getting my legs up over it can be hard sometimes, I'd love to be able to just walk in. I'm also camp if you have more than one bathroom, one should have a tub, but also one shouldn't. Most versatile for both worlds.

[@cristinac6072]

I like the idea of using the same tile for the shower and as the backsplash by the sink. Also love the painted floor with the natural wood and black combo.

[@renae4094]

Hurray! My time has come! I live in a 160+year old building with a clawfoot tub with a shower ring and have thoughts. Like you mentioned, I rarely use it as a tub because time. As a shower I prefer it to a regular shower because there's more room to move around; however, the sides of the clawfoot tub are way higher than a regular tub. Shower curtain wise, it doesn't give me any issues, but I sort of hacked mine. I stick two shower curtains around the whole ring then cut the length a bit so it doesn't hang so far down into the already tall tub. It's made mildew prevention/cleaning so much easier. I can also speak to the usefulness of boards on the lower half of bathroom walls (in my case it's original to the house). If anything I wish there was more of it. It's so easy to clean and my ye olde bathroom has noticeably more plaster cracking then anywhere else in the house (probably because of the humidity) whereas the boarding has been fine. Maybe like the bathroom #3 design a fun wallpaper/tile could prevent plaster issues down the road? I hope this helps! Bonus bathroom ideas: Given your slanted wall maybe you could wall paper/pain it the same color as the other straight walls? I've seen a few versions of this in dark academia inspired rooms that looked cool. As for flooring there's "wood" tiles that might be a more waterproof version of your vision. Also (totally off-the-wall idea) have you considered some kind of skylight for the slanted wall? Maybe that way it could serve more of a function. I've heard there are smaller ones you can add to existing roofs, but don't know anything about what they cost.

[@madie3288]

I have a clawfoot tub that has the shower ring! It's definitely functional but because you need to use 2 shower liners (to make sure the water stays in the tub) you're always touching a shower liner. I've gotten used to it but it's not a pleasant experience for guests. If you have other bathrooms where you can actually take shower, I'd say it's a good idea for when you want to take the occasional shower. Otherwise, stick with one or the other!

[@landlockedsailor]

Do you have an enameled cast-iron clawfoot tub or acrylic? If it's cast-iron, you can get a shower liner with magnets at the bottom to keep it in place. I used to live in a converted Victorian with a gorgeous clawfoot tub with a shower ring and I miss it so much!

[@ericacampbell6856]

I have a cotton shower curtain liner and it’s so much nicer to touch than plastic and being able to toss it in the washer is great.

[@panicsounds2239]

Adding to say I've used them a few times and I haaaate touching a nasty wet liner when I shower. They're beautiful on their own but end up looking ugly when there's a ring and shower curtain around them. I worked as a cleaner as well and can say that the dust/hair/gunk will blow under and behind the tub too and it's awful.

[@justamaybe]

I think I've watched you out of order. Oh so many ideas now we have a secret room in there!

[@sheilagrove7481]

I put my bathroom sink into a wooden sideboard forty years ago. I refinished the wood top a couple of times and am now at the point of getting a hard surface put on top. This bathroom was used by my whole family. So while a solid surface is a great option, I would say that you can also use the wooden top with a little care.

[@ninapenny431]

I like the idea you had of taking the second designer’s idea of extending the wall between the bath and the door, but adding a shower head to that wall. I dont think you want to loose the bath option cause its just nice to have but i think the only way a shower makes sense with the bath is if it is facing the slanted ceiling. This way you get most showering area under the tallest part of the ceiling as opposed to showing at an angle in which one side of your body is closer to the ceiling than the other (like in the first designer’s sketch- that just seems unnerving). Also, for storage, is it possible to make a cut out of the extension by the door? Like instead of having a protruding cabinets like in design 2, what if the cabinet dug into the existing wall? Saves space, looks nicer.

[@leahsdreams]

A glass paned shower area looks great. And you could have exposed plumbing that matches the older aesthetic. Small cabinet pushed into the crook would make it a lot more functional for towels, ect. While saving the basin area for more toiletries. Really love the dark green colour scheme, and really want either a wallpaper or tile design behind the mirror.

[@greer545]

I work in interior design and kitchen design, the marble top serves a practical purpose as the timber will rot and warp with moisture flicking around, I would recommend not putting a sink straight on timber. For a top that small you should be able to pick up a small offcut at a good price from a stone benchtop manufacturer, and there are some really pretty options out there.

[@melaniehellum1281]

Everthing changes now that you found the secret room

[@prosie1968]

I love the original tub, it’s cast iron and a classic look, I loved the half wall with the glass window. I could really see incorporating that with the shower and curtain. I loved the first vanity. I would do some built in storage in that slanted space next to the toilet, maybe open shelving that would be an extension of the board and batten. Of course a lamp and room for books.

[@ladysukisockington]

I actually love the idea of the tub inside the shower! The tub would fit nicely in the slant :D Although it would eat into the functional storage space that you could be (and I think should be) creating in that low ceiling area with cabinets.

[@aichalechat]

heyy i love your idea and the sims !! My little add on would be, to add a sitting aera at the end of the shower (where the roof is). My mom has one with the same tiles as the wall in her bathroom, and it's so nice sometimes just to sit in the shower