Bathroom re-design help?

[Shannon Vanderweide]

Hey BP!

I just closed on a 4 bedroom/ 2 bathroom house Wednesday that needs some serious help.. Its an early 1900's build with original woodwork and etc. One of the bathrooms need a complete redesign. It is just not very functional the way it is.. I am looking for any kind of input or suggestions to make it better. I already plan on replacing the flooring, etc.. but looking at more of the room layout its self.. suggestions? 

Thank you!

[Elizabeth V.]

Wow! This is an incredibly awkward space! I'd need more information to make useful suggestions. For example:

Would you want this to pass as a higher-end bathroom, or are you looking for more of a simple, down-and-dirty improvement over the current layout? 

Is this attached to a bedroom, or is this a "house" bathroom? You could possibly get a higher return on your investment by making a full bath attach to a bedroom, and have a powder room accessed through the house. 

Would you benefit from adding a closet/storage to the space? 

Are you willing to move the plumbing? 

Would you be able to re-configure the windows? If the windows aren't facing the front of the house, you might be able to get away with re-configuring them, because the window placement as it is now is extremely limiting. 

Of course, getting rid of that heavy wall paper and ick carpeting are going to be a huge improvement.