When our clients purchased their home a few years ago it had 2 full bathrooms, which was perfect at the time, but as their family expanded to include 3 little ones (including a brand-new set of twins!) they started to feel the walls closing in on them. They needed a big family bathroom that the whole family would be comfortable using, especially as the kids grew older. As luck would have it there was a large space we could expand into adjacent to the bathroom, which was being used as a walk-in closet.
EXISTING BATHROOM AND WALK-IN CLOSET FLOOR PLANS:
I was excited to see how much space they had to work with! While considering how much space we actually had to create a big bathroom, and how it would be used by the whole family on a day to day basis, I wanted to be sure to design it in a way that would allow multiple people to use it at the same time – without being in each other’s way! Lots of storage areas, 3 sinks, and a separate water closet were must haves on my list for this family bathroom.
Location: Reading, MA
Type of Home: Ranch, built in 1957, that was at some point converted to a Colonial before these owners, containing 2,772 square feet of living area
BEFORE: The old bathroom was a normal size, but it was dated, lacked counter space, and wasn’t the best use of what was available to them. The adjacent walk in closet was nice to have, but worth losing to gain a big bathroom that would work well for the whole family.
AFTER FLOOR PLAN: Once we were able to remove the wall between the existing walk in closet and the old bathroom we were able to start from scratch creating a new layout. The new expanded family bathroom includes 3 sinks, a separate water closet, and a nook to hang towels. Since they lost their walk in closet we kept a small hallway closet for miscellaneous storage.
AFTER: Every family member gets their own drawer, including mom and dad! I love just how the window lets natural light in over the vanity. Adding a pop of color to the vanity created contrast to the overall neutral color palette of the bathroom design while the black hardware, Kohler faucets, black mirrors and double globe pendants added a modern touch!
Since we used the gray vanity for contrast, I also wanted to use a dark gray color for the shiplap accent wall that doubles as a towel hanging area!
AFTER: We decided to go with a marble look tile for durability and a timeless feel that would stay current for a years to come. The different tones of gray in the marble look helped tie in the gray accent color that we used in the rest of the bathroom.
STORY TIME: Before my parents built the house we grew up in, they had 4 of us kids in a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment – and the thing I remember most from that time was the line to the bathroom! My traumatic childhood memories made it a “must” to create a separate toilet area! 😂
More of my favorite design details from this family bathroom: vintage black hooks, marble looking hexagon tile, and the natural light from the window in between the mirrors.
Want to see a video house tour of this finished project? Check it out BELOW!
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I really love the shower tile! Can you tell me where to get it, or a cheaper version if it’s expensive?
Sure! The tiles are-
Bathroom floor: 12×24 Imperial Statuario HONED
tub walls: 4×12 Imperial Statuario HONED
Back of Niche: Calacatta Bianco hex
Here is the link to the manufacturers website, If you open it and it is in Italian you can click in the right corner then can change the language to English
https://www.novabell.it/en/collections/imperial/
If you Google Novabell tile suppliers in your area you should be able to find a tile store that can get it 😊
Hi Susan! What did you use for the border of the niche and do you know the thickness of it?? Thank you!
Hi Brian! The niche is about 36” wide by 18” tall and it starts about 24” above the tub. The surround of the niche is Cashmere Carrara Quartz: https://www.msisurfaces.com/quartz-countertops/cashmere-carrara-quartz/
Love the style of the bathtub tile especially the dark contrast grout. Can you tell me what size you went with for the wall niche? Trying to decide on that for our kids bathroom remodel. thanks!
Hi Camille! Thanks for reaching out! Are you looking for the size of the niche or the tile we used inside the niche?
I love the vintage hooks. Where did you get them and the black mirror?
Thank you,
Vicki
Hi! What color did you paint the walls? Love it!!
The wall color is Benjamin Moore Moonshine
Would Moonshine look ok in a bathroom without windows?
Yes, it’s a light color.
Hi! Do you know where you got your bathroom vanity lights?
The vanity lights are discontinued! So sorry🙁
Could you please tell me the paint colors that you used on the walls and vanity/shiplap? Thank you so much! It’s beautiful!
Hi Meredith! The vanity & shiplap wall is Web Gray SW 7075 by Sherwin-Williams!
Hi!
Beautiful! What bathtub is this and where did you get the vanity?
Thank you
Hi! Where did you get the rectangular bathtub tiles that go around the soap box?
Hi! That is quartz that we had cut for the niche.
Y’all did a great job! What size is the vanity and who makes it? Love the double sets of drawers! Borrowing so many of these ideas. Thank you!
Hi Katie! This is a combination that we put together by ordering the cabinets individually. The sizes we used in this project are:
2- 24″ sink bases
2- 15″ drawer bases
2- 1” fillers
So the total length was about 80” and the window centered over the drawers is 24”x24”
You can order individual vanity cabinets like this from most lines that also make kitchen cabinets. I hope this helps! 🙂
Thank you so much, Susan! God bless you and your work!
Hi I was wondering what size is your niche? Thanks!!
Awe, thank you!! The niche is about 36” wide by 18” tall and it starts about 24” above the tub
Hi Hailam! The vanity is custom from JSI Cabinetry! I can’t remember the size off the top of my head, but it was definitely more around 8′
What is the paint color used on the walls?
Hi Daniella! The paint color is Drift of Mist by Sherwin-Williams!
Would drift of Mist look ok in a bathroom without windows?
This might feel dark, this is a warmer color.
Hello, What size grout joints were used for the tile around the tub? Beautiful work, thank you!
Hi Sal! We used 1/4”
This is a beautiful transformation and has become the inspiration for my current bathroom remodel! Would you please tell me what color paint you used on the walls??
Awe, you’re so sweet! The paint color is Drift of Mist by Sherwin-Williams!
Hi I was wondering what size is the niche? Ps love the remodel!!
I love everything about this bathroom. I saw all the info you shared …which is amazing,,,many will not do that! did the counter top come w the vanity? What material is the vanity & what is it? I’m need to find a Novabell tile supplier…I’m having a hard time w that
Hi Barbara! The countertop did not come with the vanity, that was from MSI Surfaces. The vanity is wood and that is from JSI Cabinetry. Hope this helps!
Hello! I was wondering if you remember what grout color you used? I love the tile/grout combo. Thanks
HI! The grout color is called Light Pewter 🙂
Hi
Even the floor grout is light pewter? Lovely work. Thank you
Hi! Yes, all of the grout is light pewter.
What is the brand of the grout? I looked that color up and there are great differences. Thanks!
The brand of grout is Laticrete.
Wonderful job! Could you tell me how thick the niche quartz is and how deep? Is that a 2×4 or 2×6 wall?
Thanks
Hi William! The quartz is a standard 1 1/4″ thick. It is the depth of a 2×4 wall.
What size is your bathtub and where did you purchase it? We have a very similar layout in our home and would love to do an upgrade.
Hi! The tub is 60″ and we purchased it from Supply New England.
Hi I wanted to know what you used for the border of the tile by the wall. Thank you.
Hi! The border tile is custom cut Calacatta Vicenza quartz.
Where did you get the insert for the niche? Do you prefer acrylic or porcelain for the tub?
Hi Danielle! The niche was custom built with quartz and tile, and the tub is acrylic.
Hi! I’ve tried and tried to find this tile! Any help with helping me locate it?
Thanks
Sure! The tiles are-
Bathroom floor: 12×24 Imperial Statuario HONED
tub walls: 4×12 Imperial Statuario HONED
Back of Niche: Calacatta Bianco hex
Here is the link to the manufacturers website, If you open it and it is in Italian you can click in the right corner then can change the language to English
https://www.novabell.it/en/collections/imperial/
If you Google Novabell tile suppliers in your area you should be able to find a tile store that can get it 😊