| About ten years ago my wife and I purchased a | | | | mounted toilet. We installed the small vanity in to the |
| seven bedroom Victorian home which sleeps about | | | | wall opposite the toilet. We chose a wall mount toilet |
| fifteen people. During the summer we rent out our | | | | with the tank installed into wall. This alleviates the |
| residence weekly to cover the expenses on this | | | | space a regular toilet tank would take up. To my |
| behemoth. Our guests usually consist of large families | | | | surprise the installation of the fixtures took less than |
| with elderly family members. We relish in the fact | | | | a week. The following are a few tips I gathered |
| that others can enjoy our home, so at the end of | | | | through the process. |
| every summer we make improvements on our | | | | 1. Before starting the process measure and mark out |
| summer rental. Our upgrades are focused on creating | | | | the size of the fixtures. It will give you a good sense |
| a more comfortable environment for our guests. My | | | | of how much space you will have in the bathroom. |
| wife and I are also very eco conscious so we only | | | | 2. Keep it as simple as possible. We knew we needed |
| use green products. A few years ago we decided to | | | | a toilet and a sink and that's basically all we installed. |
| modernize the kitchen with energy and water saving | | | | When you are dealing with a limited amount space |
| products. Needless to say, our guests were very | | | | try to avoid unnecessary clutter like cabinets, |
| thankful. | | | | shelves, or drawers. |
| Last year we found out through feedback from our | | | | 3. Use a low flow faucet and dual flush toilet not only |
| visitors that the bathroom situation was difficult on | | | | are they green but they save a noticeable amount of |
| their elderly family members. Our home's first floor | | | | money on the water bill. |
| includes a kitchen, laundry room, living room and dining | | | | 4. Register the bathroom with the local ordinance |
| room areas. Unfortunately the restrooms were | | | | board especially if the home is historic. |
| located on the second and third floor. Obviously we | | | | 5. Use a large mirror to create the illusion that the |
| needed to fix this problem by at least installing a | | | | small space is larger than it is. |
| toilet somewhere on the first floor. I was really not | | | | 6. Make sure the wall mounted toilet has studs to |
| sure how to add a bathroom to the first floor. | | | | fasten the tank and toilet. If the wall mount toilet is |
| Therefore I brought over a few general contractors | | | | adjustable make sure it is adjusted to 17-18 inches in |
| to receive estimates and ideas on the placement of | | | | height. It makes the toilet easier to get and up and |
| the lavatory. | | | | down. Grand mom and Grand pop will thank you. |
| After careful consideration we decided that there | | | | My wife and I plan to retire to this home. Therefore |
| was just enough unused space to partition off the | | | | I tend to go the extra mile when making upgrades. |
| laundry room and install a small vanity and wall | | | | |