The existing bathrooms in our clients newly purchased family home featured an awkward and non functional layout, including an enclosed toilet with its own door (toilets are often separate from the bathroom in France) and two different entry doors for one of them. The total area covers ~125 sqft with a vaulted ceiling and one skylight. Therefore, the two bathrooms remodel optimization was quite a challenge!
The requirements
As a consequence, the requests for the two bathrooms remodel were the following:
- Two bathrooms: one for the three kids and one ensuite for the parents
- Each one must include a shower and a toilet
- Walk-in showers (as much as the plumbing allows!)
- One ensuite bathroom for the parents
- Use of the natural light for both of them
- Incorporate a dedicated area for the laundry
- Functional storage and decent counterspace
- Affordable, sturdy and good looking materials
- Two different styles: one for the kids bathroom and one for the parents’ one
The solution
The solution for this two bathrooms remodel comprises the following considerations:
- Rationalize the layout of the two bathrooms, the kids one entry door to the hallway, the parents’ ensuite entry door to their bedroom.
- Add a picture window between the bathrooms to let the natural light flow into the kids’ bathroom.
- Use space freed in the hallway to the parents bedroom to create a dedicated laundry space, including stacked washer dryer, storage and counter space plus dry racks above.
- Kids bathroom in a pre war New York city style; parents’ one in a asian zen style.
The results of the two bathrooms remodel
The two bathrooms remodel outcome was a great success and definitely enhanced the functionality of the space and our clients daily routine. Each space have a very specific styles, with New York vibes for the kids bathroom and a zen spa mood for the parents one.
After photographs by @ercolesalinaro