Current layout looks ok so I wouldn't change it.

I'd probably remove floor tiles though. Probably a cement colour grout rather than cement itself. Nothing an hour with a small jackhammer wouldn't fix anyway. I'd be doing a new waterproof membrane to guarantee its 100%.

Insulate the walls where you can once its all stripped. Don't try and reuse wall linings, more trouble than it's worth.

You could organise you're own trades but as you've never done it before use a business that specialises in bathroom's or a good local builder that does them. Use one that does good work only. They'll use good tradespeople as well. Also they're supposed be fully insured so if there's an issue down the track they're liable.

Watch the order of works so that next time you can organise your own trades and you will then know what sequence to follow.

Hi,

The problem with not wanting to change the tiles is that it limits your options hugely. Now you can only get new fixtures that are exactly the size, or bigger, than the existing fixtures (so that you dont see where the tiles end).

If you are wanting to create the most spacious room possible, I recommend starting from scratch.

- You will be able to go for a concealed cistern (wall permitting) that will save 30cm approx !

- You will be able to install a smaller shower with thinner profiles (more space again) and perhaps back sliding corner doors to reduce obstacles.

- A more convenient vanity for the space too

In addition, I noticed that you were concerned about mould. There are awesome products on the market at the moment that are large porcelain tiles (up to 3x1m) this will reduce the grout (1mm) and make the space MUCH easier to keep mould free!

I would also suggest the removal of the slate tiles. In a small bathroom it is important that it looks large. You can do this by using light colours and then add a splash of colour using a narrow strip of tiles somewhere. I would also suggest using as large a mirror as possible. This will also give the feeling of space. A frame-less shower screen would also give it a modern look. Small bathrooms can look very nice with a spruce up and will add value to any home

I would take up the flooring and use the full width of the bathroom for the shower that little stool space is a waste., you could do something similar to this, but running recessed mirrored shaving cabinets across to the shower for storage

Another idea is to place the toilet where the window is, close off the window to shoulder height. This way the plumbing for the toilet can go out through the wall. This will create more room in the bathroom.

the old waterproofing under the original tiles may be compromised and have to be repaired when you replace the old fittings... strongly suggest that removing the old tiles, re sloping the floor and installing new waterproofing will allow the bathroom to be reconfigured for a much better result ...NB we need to know the position of the entry door and adjoining rooms to make any suggestions about rearranging the rooms and, depending on where you live there may be bathrooms specialist firms that can supply all labour and materials and quote on a finished room so that you can then consider what compromises may be necessary or possible

agree with the above keeping fixtures in the same position saves a lot of extra work and money,

Mirrored shaving cabinets across to the shower glass panel. A narrow floating vanity with a bench top that continues across to the shower beneath the wall cabinets, should give you good storage.

A new slim line toilet bowel that covers plumbing back to the wall A single glass panel for the shower space, which is now the full width of the bathroom, leaving towel rails in the same position,

The window could have a plain shower curtain that pulls back to the towel rail, a water proof roller blind (which we have) or the small glass partition as suggested cheers

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