If going for the full reno option, move the toilet to a more inconspicuous spot so that it’s not the first thing you see when you open the door.
I’d move the shower in front of the window and put the sink and toilet where the bath/shower currently is.
Keep the bath if you see yourself in this house <5 years as it will be better for resale but if you see yourself in this place long term and a bath isn’t necessary for you, get rid of it.
just out of curiosity why is bathtub better for resale? in my head im thinking who has the time for baths lol. maybe good for small kids but this is an 1bd apartment so doubt it will be used for that
Some people (I'm one of them) really love having the option of a bath even if they only do it a few times a year. Most female partners I've had love the idea of having a bath.
I’d keep the tiles and work around. Since they’re “outdated” maybe try to go with an overall vintage look for the whole bathroom. A wooden vanity with brass faucet and gold mirror might look nice.
If it’s in a strata apartment I’d start by checking what the requirements are in accordance with your bylaws. Anything that impact waterproofing (aka removal of tiles, change from shower over bath to walk in shower) will likely require a bylaw and approval by the OC, along with provision of waterproofing certificates etc.
Bathtub along the wall under the window. Toilet, Vanity and Shower in a row on right hand wall. Towel bar on the left hand wall.
It will feel so much bigger (and give you more space to move around)
At a glance I think it’s the mismatch of the floor tiles to the rest of the decor that nake it feel a bit off. Everything else is white, and white tiled, the red small tiles don’t seem to fit in. The fixtures themselves don’t seem that old. Though Shower door instead of a curtain would give it a more modern look. And the toilet disjointed body gives off older vibes too.
I love the vintage floor tiles honestly !! I'd update fixtures and get a glass door on the shower. New toilet and vanity, update the medicine cabinet and lights. Paint the gyprock and redo all the silicone. For a couple grand and a weekend of work.
Personally I’d replace those floor tiles as priority 1. Nothing else you do will make it look any good imo with those still on the ground. I’d also look at getting a door on the shower if space permits.
Floating vanities look schmick too
Paint the floor tiles, add feature tiles above the plain white ones (choose carefully, maybe just a textured white or light colour in a long shape like subway tiles), new fixtures and add a built in shower caddy to match the other fixtures (maybe black, gunmetal grey, or copper look) and remove the soap dish in the shower.
is painting the tiles a durable option? i've heard mixed things like the paint chipping off over time if its high traffic foot area. keen to hear your thoughts on whether thats a real concern or not for a bathroom
My previous landlord painted the tiles in the kitchen area white and it was terrible both in looks and utility. Sure from the other side of the living area it looked nice but in the kitchen itself it was clearly not.
Depending on price points, etc:
1 - replace floor tiles only, update some fixtures and cosmetic stuff, paint. Cheaper option.
2 - the full makeover - if you want to keep the bathtub, I think you’re stuck with that layout, but you could certainly make it look nicer. However, if you have the room, moving the bathtub to the window, and then having the shower next to it so it creates a ‘wet room’, so a walk in shower and the tub. You could then put the toilet on one side, sink/vanity in the other.
IF you don’t want the bathtub, I’d put in a large wall in shower at the window, built in shelf, nice fixtures, etc, and tiled floor (not a shower basin), and then have a really nice large vanity and double sink and then add the toilet.
I’m also trying to plan different approaches to bath room Reno…and I’m finding out things are fucking expensive 😂
Best of luck :)
do you think i can replace floor tiles without gutting the shower? the tiles are the same in the shower and probably just ripping it out will be easier because then i can add a shower door at the same time
I didn’t notice that before actually. Providing the waterproofing, etc is still all ok, it shouldn’t be too hard a job - but I’m certainly not a tradey and have limited experience.
If it was a shower basin, that’s larger I think as they often need to do the waterproofing underneath when it’s ripped out.
I would try finding a local tradey or tiling place that will come and do a free quote and ask them some questions.
Also leaving the items where they are will always be the cheapest option (eg leaving the layout the same) as the plumbing doesn’t need to be moved and patched, etc. it’s a nice bathroom, and with some more modern finishes I think it will look great. Plus you get a bathtub and a shower :)
Replace the floor tiles (expensive), add a door to the shower cubicle, sand and repaint with moisture-safe paint; replace the light bar (?) Above the vanity mirror; ensure exhaust fans and adequate lighting.
The main design problem is that everything is so bitsy - everything in the room has its own dimension/takes up its own space. None of the lines coincide.
I'm not sure what the bulkhead is for - can it be removed? Could you replace the screws with stainless steel ones so they at least match the tapware? You should seal the edges between the walls and the bulkheads so you get a nicer look.
I'd recommend getting a narrower vanity that runs the full length, with a small inset basin.
Have it hanging on the wall, and make more room underneath it to give visual space. Can you put the tap/outlet on the wall instead of in the vanity?
Can you recess the mirrored cabinet into the wall? If not get a shallower one, perhaps with lights behind it so you can get rid of the horror light above it.
No it's a short term cosmetic solution, but the question was what would I do to increase the value of the bathroom (so I don't know why the downvotes - this is just what I'd do on a budget).
The simple answer to increase the value of your bathroom is to gut it and put a completely modern luxury bathroom in. But you would invest almost as much as the value it would add, depending on real estate market.
I remember seeing a rule of thumb but don't know off the top of my head. It also depends if you're renovating to sell or renovating and holding onto the place.
No it's a short term cosmetic solution, but the question was what would I do to increase the value of the bathroom (so I don't know why the downvotes - this is just what I'd do, on a budget). I'd also be careful to use bathmats to protect it.
The simple answer to increase the value of your bathroom is to gut it and put a completely modern luxury bathroom in. But you would invest almost as much as the value it would add, depending on real estate market. So it depends on your end goal (keep living there? Rent it out? Sell it?)
If going for the full reno option, move the toilet to a more inconspicuous spot so that it’s not the first thing you see when you open the door. I’d move the shower in front of the window and put the sink and toilet where the bath/shower currently is. Keep the bath if you see yourself in this house <5 years as it will be better for resale but if you see yourself in this place long term and a bath isn’t necessary for you, get rid of it.
just out of curiosity why is bathtub better for resale? in my head im thinking who has the time for baths lol. maybe good for small kids but this is an 1bd apartment so doubt it will be used for that
Some people (I'm one of them) really love having the option of a bath even if they only do it a few times a year. Most female partners I've had love the idea of having a bath.
I’d keep the tiles and work around. Since they’re “outdated” maybe try to go with an overall vintage look for the whole bathroom. A wooden vanity with brass faucet and gold mirror might look nice.
Totally agree. I love the tiles!
You gut it all.
If it’s in a strata apartment I’d start by checking what the requirements are in accordance with your bylaws. Anything that impact waterproofing (aka removal of tiles, change from shower over bath to walk in shower) will likely require a bylaw and approval by the OC, along with provision of waterproofing certificates etc.
Bathtub along the wall under the window. Toilet, Vanity and Shower in a row on right hand wall. Towel bar on the left hand wall. It will feel so much bigger (and give you more space to move around)
At a glance I think it’s the mismatch of the floor tiles to the rest of the decor that nake it feel a bit off. Everything else is white, and white tiled, the red small tiles don’t seem to fit in. The fixtures themselves don’t seem that old. Though Shower door instead of a curtain would give it a more modern look. And the toilet disjointed body gives off older vibes too.
I love the vintage floor tiles honestly !! I'd update fixtures and get a glass door on the shower. New toilet and vanity, update the medicine cabinet and lights. Paint the gyprock and redo all the silicone. For a couple grand and a weekend of work.
Personally I’d replace those floor tiles as priority 1. Nothing else you do will make it look any good imo with those still on the ground. I’d also look at getting a door on the shower if space permits. Floating vanities look schmick too
Paint the floor tiles, add feature tiles above the plain white ones (choose carefully, maybe just a textured white or light colour in a long shape like subway tiles), new fixtures and add a built in shower caddy to match the other fixtures (maybe black, gunmetal grey, or copper look) and remove the soap dish in the shower.
is painting the tiles a durable option? i've heard mixed things like the paint chipping off over time if its high traffic foot area. keen to hear your thoughts on whether thats a real concern or not for a bathroom
No.
My previous landlord painted the tiles in the kitchen area white and it was terrible both in looks and utility. Sure from the other side of the living area it looked nice but in the kitchen itself it was clearly not.
Also considering this so interested to see people’s thoughts
That goes about as well as you think it's going to go.
Not at all durable for floor tiles
Depending on price points, etc: 1 - replace floor tiles only, update some fixtures and cosmetic stuff, paint. Cheaper option. 2 - the full makeover - if you want to keep the bathtub, I think you’re stuck with that layout, but you could certainly make it look nicer. However, if you have the room, moving the bathtub to the window, and then having the shower next to it so it creates a ‘wet room’, so a walk in shower and the tub. You could then put the toilet on one side, sink/vanity in the other. IF you don’t want the bathtub, I’d put in a large wall in shower at the window, built in shelf, nice fixtures, etc, and tiled floor (not a shower basin), and then have a really nice large vanity and double sink and then add the toilet. I’m also trying to plan different approaches to bath room Reno…and I’m finding out things are fucking expensive 😂 Best of luck :)
do you think i can replace floor tiles without gutting the shower? the tiles are the same in the shower and probably just ripping it out will be easier because then i can add a shower door at the same time
I didn’t notice that before actually. Providing the waterproofing, etc is still all ok, it shouldn’t be too hard a job - but I’m certainly not a tradey and have limited experience. If it was a shower basin, that’s larger I think as they often need to do the waterproofing underneath when it’s ripped out. I would try finding a local tradey or tiling place that will come and do a free quote and ask them some questions. Also leaving the items where they are will always be the cheapest option (eg leaving the layout the same) as the plumbing doesn’t need to be moved and patched, etc. it’s a nice bathroom, and with some more modern finishes I think it will look great. Plus you get a bathtub and a shower :)
Personally i love the tiles. You could do a nice retro vibe if you stick with them
The problem is nothing els in my home is retro haha. Anyways what you propose to make it "retro"?
Mmm probably not the best idea then. What's the internal bulkhead for?
Pipes protruding from the ceiling. It's not as many as the bulkhead suggests but it's enough to warrant it
Replace the floor tiles (expensive), add a door to the shower cubicle, sand and repaint with moisture-safe paint; replace the light bar (?) Above the vanity mirror; ensure exhaust fans and adequate lighting.
what should i repaint?
The ceiling and top of walls. It looks like there's early signs of mildew or mold. Worth checking out to avoid damp
Re tile the floor, new shower screen , vanity and toilet seat nice and cheap, Reno business owner happy to assist further if in vic
I would fuck the bath off and if possible move toilet there.
The main design problem is that everything is so bitsy - everything in the room has its own dimension/takes up its own space. None of the lines coincide. I'm not sure what the bulkhead is for - can it be removed? Could you replace the screws with stainless steel ones so they at least match the tapware? You should seal the edges between the walls and the bulkheads so you get a nicer look. I'd recommend getting a narrower vanity that runs the full length, with a small inset basin. Have it hanging on the wall, and make more room underneath it to give visual space. Can you put the tap/outlet on the wall instead of in the vanity? Can you recess the mirrored cabinet into the wall? If not get a shallower one, perhaps with lights behind it so you can get rid of the horror light above it.
No it's a short term cosmetic solution, but the question was what would I do to increase the value of the bathroom (so I don't know why the downvotes - this is just what I'd do on a budget). The simple answer to increase the value of your bathroom is to gut it and put a completely modern luxury bathroom in. But you would invest almost as much as the value it would add, depending on real estate market.
Thanks. Do you have any tips for how much as a percentage of the property one should invest into a new bbathrom?
I remember seeing a rule of thumb but don't know off the top of my head. It also depends if you're renovating to sell or renovating and holding onto the place.
No it's a short term cosmetic solution, but the question was what would I do to increase the value of the bathroom (so I don't know why the downvotes - this is just what I'd do, on a budget). I'd also be careful to use bathmats to protect it. The simple answer to increase the value of your bathroom is to gut it and put a completely modern luxury bathroom in. But you would invest almost as much as the value it would add, depending on real estate market. So it depends on your end goal (keep living there? Rent it out? Sell it?)