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Houzz
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Small Galley Bathroom Ideas - Photos & Ideas | Houzz
Located away from the rest of the first floor, the kitchen felt a little isolated, so we immediately began planning for how to better connect it to the rest of the first floor. We landed on removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room and designed a modified galley style space with separate cooking and clean up zones.
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39 Galley Bathroom Layout Ideas To Consider
June 19, 2025 - When done correctly, your galley bathroom layout can look like a designer small bathrooms oriented.
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r/HomeImprovement on Reddit: Redoing a tiny bathroom, and need some space saving design ideas.
September 17, 2017 -

So the overall dimensions of this tiny bathroom are 5'x6'8". More details on that in the pics included in this album: https://imgur.com/a/0dGBd

As you can see, there's not much space to work with here. Unfortunately this tiny bathroom has no room for knocking down walls to increase its size. This was already done to make a tiny kitchen larger on the side where you see the sink. The wall with the window and back wall of the tub are exterior walls so no room for expansion there either. I know I can gain more square footage by removing the tub, and putting in a shower stall, but I heard that this hurts the resale value quite a bit. Regarding the tub, would sliding glass doors give the appearance of a larger room? A shower curtain seems to divide the room quite a bit and give it a closed-in feel. Also, to create more space, I was going to change the door to swing outwardly into the hallway, or perhaps a sliding type door.

I suspect a minimalist design would be preferable as it should give the appearance of a larger room. I might be wrong and am certainly open to other suggestions. I'm guessing lots of lighting and bright whites would help in this regard as well. Given the small size of the room and that I will be tackling most of this myself, I really don't think cost will be much of an issue. 3 or 4 thousand bucks should be more than enough I would think, but I would happily spend more if it got me a really good finished product. I like to think I'm pretty handy and love acquiring new skills, but I don't have a great eye for design. This where I need your help to bust out some space-saving-design-kung-fu.

Looking forward to your feedback. Thanks in advance :)

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Trust me. Buy this vanity. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Glacier-Bay-Del-Mar-30-in-W-x-19-in-D-Bath-Vanity-in-White-with-AB-Engineered-Composite-Vanity-Top-DMSD30P2COM-W/100672710 I have the 36" version. its the most spatially efficient vanity I've ever seen. Only 12" at the cabinets and flares to 18" at the bowl. I think you will regret filling that whole room up with cabinets. I support the in stud medicine cabinet / shelves if that can work. If it were me I'd try to make it as open and airy as possible. This is not the bathroom for real storage. I'm thinking open shelves over the toilet and I would get non frosted glass for the top sash of the window if at all possible. I would also paint the wall a lighter color. Now for the final (bit crazy) idea. If I was going to live here forever I would go as far as adding a transom window to the hallway. You have the ceiling height and I'm assuming this is an old house because of that. Sucks that the original door casings are gone but prime opportunity to add a transom guilt free. You could even frost it a bit if wanted but it should be so tall no one could see inside without a chair.
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Man, you are right. Space is a premium in there. OK. Here are a couple of ideas. Over the toilet, create some storage: http://www.homedepot.com/p/RiverRidge-Home-Ellsworth-27-9-25-in-W-x-63-7-10-in-H-x-9-1-4-in-D-2-Door-Over-the-Toilet-Storage-Cabinet-in-Espresso-06-032/204671830 Then replace the mirror with a medicine cabinet: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Glacier-Bay-24-in-W-x-25-in-H-Framed-Surface-Mount-Tri-View-Bathroom-Medicine-Cabinet-in-White-T24-WH-B/100559539 The last idea is to break into the walls, and put storage between the studs. You can make them yourself, or buy pre-made cabinets with doors on them: http://www.instructables.com/id/Built-in-Bathroom-Shelves/ https://www.amazon.com/American-Pride-9836WB1AR-Recessed-Polished/dp/B009G4EKBG Note: The door is available as a mirror, or as wood. Love the shower curtain......
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I saw this once and really liked it. If I had your setup, this is what I’d do. Maybe a few different tweaks, but the plumbing column to feed the tub and shower is cool. You don’t lose the window. Also, please get rid of the carpet. More on reddit.com
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Bathroom Layout Design Ideas
A bathroom that size, I'd limit it to one sink with more counter space. It is too small for two people to comfortably be using the vanity at the same time. More counter space for storing of everyday items for two people will be much more useful than a second sink. More on reddit.com
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Design help! Galley kitchen; toilet terrible location, with a small dining & living room.

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Need advice on where the dining table & couch be placed ? What is the optimal shape/size of each? What rugs? How do we minimize the wasted space in the walkway.

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Any Ideas on Layout for the World’s Tiniest Bathroom?
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DecorPad
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Galley Bathroom Design Design Ideas
Oceanside home boasts a galley style bathroom with a whole skylight ceiling illuminating a long white vanity, divided into his and hers sections, placed under a beveled mirror facing full length mirrors and towel hooks.
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Houzz
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Galley Bathroom - Photos & Ideas | Houzz
A seated vanity with topped with a mirror at the end of the galley creates drama and focal point upon entry. ... Bathroom - mid-sized cottage white tile and subway tile ceramic tile and white floor bathroom idea in Atlanta with white walls, a wall-mount sink and a two-piece toilet
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Lowe's
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Understanding Your Bathroom Layout & Design
December 31, 2020 - A galley bathroom is long and narrow and is a common design. It’s not always the most convenient layout, especially for sharing, but the floor plan is compact and efficient. The challenge with a galley bathroom is avoiding a dead-end feel ...
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Yahoo!
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The Best Bathroom Layout Ideas to Consider for Your Next Remodel
January 29, 2025 - Include a walk-in shower (at least 36 by 48 inches) at the far end, with a freestanding tub (roughly 60 by 32 inches) next to it if space allows. Galley style: Put double vanities on opposite walls, creating a walkway between them.
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Architectural Digest
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53 Small Bathroom Ideas to Make Your Bathroom Feel Bigger | Architectural Digest
May 21, 2025 - These small bathroom ideas go beyond making the most of the available space and prove that bold design elements can be right at home in even the tiniest rooms. Here are the best ways to turn powder rooms, half-baths, and just little tiny (sometimes windowless) bathrooms into less cramped, more enjoyable situations.
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Coohom
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Galley Bathroom Layout Planner: Optimize Small Spaces
April 8, 2025 - Galley bathrooms typically feature a layout that runs parallel with fixtures on opposing walls. This design allows for a streamlined flow, which can be particularly beneficial in tight spaces.
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Floor plan galley bathroom layout: Designing an Efficient Galley Bathroom Layout
February 20, 2025 - These elements should be arranged in a way that allows for easy movement while maintaining accessibility. One effective layout is to place the toilet and vanity on one side of the room, with the shower or bathtub on the opposite side.
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Foley Construction
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What Small Bathroom Layouts Work Best In Purcellville Homes? - Foley Construction
February 27, 2025 - Circular Flow Layout: Fixtures are arranged to ensure smooth, circular movement. The Galley Bathroom layout is designed for narrow spaces, where all fixtures are placed along one wall.
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r/DesignMyRoom on Reddit: Master bathroom design question
January 11, 2024 -

Hi, I’m about to kickoff a remodel of my master bathroom. This is a five piece bath that’s laid out in a galley style. Between the tub and the shower, we are thinking about building a wall between, whereas today it is a glass partition. Reason for building the wall is to gain a control plane in the shower for an additional shower control valve, and possible adding a wall type valve to the tub side. My hang up is the window that sits in the tub side. Knowing that people often like an open space, I wonder if building the wall will create an odd looking space that has been sectionalized. Just looking for any kind of input or thoughts. I have thought about this too much and seem stressed to provide an answer.

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DecorPad
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Galley Bathroom Design Ideas
Jack and Jill galley style bathroom design features a blue double washstand with gray quartz countertop and light wooden floors that lead to a bedroom that boasts a black poster bed with white and orange bedding.
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Bakersfieldcustomremodels
bakersfieldcustomremodels.com › home › bathroom remodeling › pros and cons of different bathroom layouts: galley style and more
Pros and Cons of Different Bathroom Layouts: Galley Style and More
December 14, 2023 - A long, narrow layout with fixtures on parallel walls, similar to a galley kitchen. ... Ideal for guest bathrooms, offering a neat, compact design.
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Martha Stewart
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9 Bathroom Layout Ideas for a More Relaxing, Tranquil Space
October 12, 2025 - You don't need a square-shaped space to make a serene bathroom layout work. Even with a long galley footprint, you can still create an open feeling.
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Houzz
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small bathroom layout
Instead of the tradition galley layout (sink cabinet, toilet and then tub/shower) which would give me only a 30 or 36 in cabinet I wanted to try something else. My DH thinks it would be cramped with the toilet across from the sink.
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Pinterest
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Galley Bathroom Ideas
Galley Style Bathroom Layout · 7+ Stylish Galley Bathroom Ideas to Inspire You · Bathroom Rectangular Layout · 9x13 Bathroom Layout · Long Rectangle Bathroom Layout · Rectangle Bathroom Layout Floor Plans · Rectangle Bathroom Design · Modern Bathroom Layout ·
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The Spruce
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Tips to Help you Design the Right Bathroom Space
October 21, 2025 - The 50-square-foot, 5-foot by 10-foot bathroom is commonly found in many homes. A shower or bathtub at the end maximizes the usage of the room's 5-foot width. The shape of the room makes a very long vanity and countertop possible.