This is the half bath. It's in the basement (at the bottom of the stairs). It's certainly not pretty. And it has a big, big problem.
See that mirror and what looks like a cabinet? It's the electrical panel. Yup, right over top of the toilet. Building codes say you can't have anything within 3 feet of the electric panel - because you need space to stand and work on it. And anything involving water and electricity is a big no-no!
So the city building inspector said we could 1) move the electrical panel (big, big job that means moving all the electrical wiring that goes into it) or 2) leave the electrical panel and remove the bathroom, essentially making this an electrical closet.
Ugh, what a choice! But since this house only has one full bath, we can't lose a half bath. So we will do all the rewiring and move the electrical panel. We will also give this little bathroom a dramatic upgrade with new fixtures and surfaces. Stay tuned for updates!
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I’m looking forward to seeing what you do with this! It’s pretty bad right now, but I expect y’all will make it charming.
ReplyDeleteI love how you captured the unique challenge of working with a small half-bath and transforming it into something functional and stylish! The way you balanced space-saving ideas with aesthetic choices is impressive. The decision to focus on materials that were both practical and visually appealing is something I particularly admire—especially how the tile choice enhances the feel of the room without overwhelming it.
ReplyDeleteGiven your experience with making the most out of compact spaces, I’m curious if you’ve ever used retaining walls or similar structural elements in any of your other projects? It seems like they could be useful in maximizing space while adding depth and texture to smaller areas. What’s your approach to incorporating such features in spaces like this?