bam02 said:

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You'd still want something screening/obscuring the window, though, right?

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The existing window opening will be closed off leaving only a narrow horizontal window at head height.

Green would be the new window.

I need to really discuss the window situation with our contractor. That's facing the street so I don't want to get into matching brick. We don't have any other contrasting materials like stone or other color brick on the house. And it's a pretty old acme brick.

bam02 said:

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You'd still want something screening/obscuring the window, though, right?

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It would depend on the height of the window and what's on the other side. This is the shower of our new house. The two windows on the back wall are just clear. No issues with the houses behind us seeing into any part of the bathroom. The window on the side has frosted film because there's a two story home next door that could potentially see in from a second story window.

These numbers seem pretty good to me for that size bathroom.

I don't want to de-rail this thread but I'm looking to fully gut our upstairs hall bathroom and received a quote for $39k (turnkey). While a smaller space, this is all new custom cabinetry/trim and requires moving plumbing, electrical, and all new drywall. Will be a completely brand new bathroom when done.

My jaw almost dropped to the floor but I think this must be the going rate if you want something custom and done correctly (similar to OP, I have used this contractor before and inclined to use again).

Am I crazy to think this is acceptable? Last time I remodeled something was 2020 so if I thought this would have cost ~$25k, $40k must be the going rate now.

I did a full remodel of my house starting in 2017 and we finished in 2020 (a month before Covid hit). We dropped $175k on everything. My general contractor told me a couple of months ago if we were to do this now, we'd be looking at close to 300k. Supply chain issues, labor shortages and Biden inflation are the main reasons.

cab559 said:

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These numbers seem pretty good to me for that size bathroom.

I don't want to de-rail this thread but I'm looking to fully gut our upstairs hall bathroom and received a quote for $39k (turnkey). While a smaller space, this is all new custom cabinetry/trim and requires moving plumbing, electrical, and all new drywall. Will be a completely brand new bathroom when done.

My jaw almost dropped to the floor but I think this must be the going rate if you want something custom and done correctly (similar to OP, I have used this contractor before and inclined to use again).

Am I crazy to think this is acceptable? Last time I remodeled something was 2020 so if I thought this would have cost ~$25k, $40k must be the going rate now.

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Have you considered a remodel that uses the same layout? Then you don't have the issue of moving plumbing and electrical.

Yeah - doesn't work as we are improving the space for two boys to share.

cab559 said:

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Yeah - doesn't work as we are improving the space for two boys to share.

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My kids shared a 5 x 8 bath in a 1960's house and survived the experience. We updated it, but to the tune of $2,500 for new cabinets, fixtures, and tile and hubby did all the labor. We did not have the space to make it any bigger so it was a make do situation. Older homes present a real challenge.

1988PA-Aggie said:

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The cabinets at $13K, what does that include?

For two vanities and a linen closet, that could be high, but lacks some details. Are they 6-7' long each, how many drawers, etc? But what is 42" COD's? Is that referencing the closets? I am not familiar with that. What do the closets look like? $13K may be a great price, or a high price, but a lot of specifics left out (quality/type of materials, drawer slides, finish). Elevations would be very helpful. What about mirrors?

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Cabinets include linen closet, 2 vanities (full cabinets underneath) 36" by 7 foot each, and a 4' wide dresser in the closet with shelves above it to the ceiling.

Update: I went back to the drawing board to try to save money on this project by trying to simplify the changes. This idea inspired me to come up with this design. Would appreciate any feedback. Am I missing anything? I just sketched it this morning and may not be thinking clearly yet lol.

If this design works, I would actually want to widen the door between the bedroom and the bathroom. I think we would enjoy a bigger door and this would also center it with the window.

We would have to figure out what to do about the window in the shower. I like the idea of the light it allows but it's facing the street so would mean privacy issues.

bam02 said:

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If this design works, I would actually want to widen the door between the bedroom and the bathroom. I think we would enjoy a bigger door and this would also center it with the window.

We would have to figure out what to do about the window in the shower. I like the idea of the light it allows but it's facing the street so would mean privacy issues.

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Have a frosted window to get the light but you can't see through it.

On this new design are you moving plumbing? If yes, what?

I don't think so. That's my main goal with the new layout… minimize plumbing costs. I think the toilet would need to be moved slightly (basically rotated 90* to the adjacent wall), but maybe the toilet could be left where it is.

Curious what people think about potentially adding frosted glass to the window that is on the far left-hand side of the house. That would be the window that would be in the shower. Would that make it look silly when contrasting the other windows on the front of the house?

Are there other options? I don't really like the idea of glass block. I was kind of thinking of some kind of blinds or plantation shutters. That would be safe to have in a shower.

We have frosted glass on the bathrooms of both houses that we own; that is very common and it is not terrible noticeable from the outside. With mini blinds inside, the frosted glass is not obvious at all.

IMO don't do glass blocks.

Thanks! That makes sense and I'm glad to read that is isn't too noticeable.

bam02 said:

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Thanks! That makes sense and I'm glad to know read that is isn't too noticeable.

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I'll take a picture tomorrow of 2 side by side windows. One bedroom plain and one bathroom frosted.

Thanks

Frosted window on the left. If the blinds were closed on the right they would honestly look identical.

From the street you would never notice.

Yeah, definitely cannot tell the difference. Thanks for the reference point.

A couple questions 1. If that window is in a shower, will it obscure enough when it's dark outside and the light is on inside? Letting everyone see your silhouette while you are in the shower might be a bit awkward. 2. In your redline drawing the doors swing out. Is that the intent? The water closet door would drive me nuts being right by the entrance since I'm sure it would be left open more often than not.

Would it be ridiculous to put some form of blinds or shutters in the shower window? I'd have to find some that are made for wet areas. This area allows for a really jug shower so I'm thinking we might put a claw foot tub next to the window so when showering we'd be standing several feet from the window and I think that would obscure any silhouette.

I didn't think about that door being opened and in the way but I just drew it up quick and didn't think it through. Should be reversed.

Sorry, I'm not much help on solving the problem, just pointing them out! . If I had decent design ideas (and time) my master bath would have been done a few years ago. I don't think putting anything in the shower itself is a good idea since cleaning would be a nightmare. Being above a tub would probably work well though.