Would 'ya help me plan my shave den?

I'm in the process of finishing my basement. Bare walls at the moment. I've decided to move the existing roughed in plumbing to put in a bit of a larger bathroom (about 2x the size of a typical bathroom) and will install a steam shower.

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The vanity is represented by a placeholder at the moment - I have an area about 74" wide and 28" depth, although I could go a bit deeper if I wanted to.

I will probably only do one sink as this won't be a shared bathroom - it'll be the bathroom in the basement, near the man cave. If I'm sneaky, I can turn it into an elaborate shave den before the better half figures it out. I think only one sink will give me lots of counterspace for "stuff".

The "stuff" is what I need help with. I've thought about putting some custom cabinets on part of the vanity - for storage of creams, soaps, etc. I could put a cabinet/vanity in some of that space, yet I've got a pretty decent sized linen closet in the room too.

I've given thought to building some shelves or ledges in the steam shower where I could put some supplies with the idea that I could mount some sort of steam-proof mirror in the shower and shave in the shower after taking a shower. Although I'm not convinced that's the right way to go. Just a thought.

The finish in this bathroom will be totally "man cave" - dark tones, tan tile work, and maybe cherry wood finish on the cabinets. Haven't decided yet - but I like the "old club" idea.

Would appreciate any comments, suggestions, or ideas you might have on how to make it an appropriate shave den.

danbrew
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Man-cave without a urinal???? Back to the drawing board. Just kidding, I have no suggestions at the moment but I'm impressed with the design and am turning green with a bit of jealsousy.:beer1:

maybe make a linen closet/ razor cabinet. linens on the bottom with doors and a cabinet on top with glass doors

Where is the exhaust fan?

An exhaust fan with a good timer can keep steam and
condensation from complicating things. This is especially
so in a basement and with a steam shower .

I would review the light and display aspects
before deciding.

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Man-cave without a urinal????

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Well, I tried. It was on my original wish list and was the first thing the better half vetoed. Man. She vetoed it right after we were talking about the steam shower and she said "you know I'm never going to get in that thing, right?" If I had just kept my mouth shut I'd probably be getting the urinal. No, clever me had to say "Maybe the baby sitter will like the steam shower?"

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That's funny. :roflmao :roflmao :roflmao

You need a spot for your towel steamer.

I know this is only on paper, however it seems that there are just too many door for a bathroom/man cave
If all the doors are closed, then all you have left is your vanity with four doors around you, it just seems like it wont have that "cave" effect.
I definitly like the fact that the toilet has it's own room, but I would suggest getting a slidding door or a "hidden" door that blends into the wall so it doesn't look like you have a door to the toilet.

just my 2 cents

A pocket door that slides into the wall to the left would be a good idea for that crapper.

Might see what a doorless shower would cost, too.

Can't do a doorless shower with a steam shower...

The exhaust fan and lighting are on another plan (overlay).

The heated towel holder is a great idea - can't believe I overlooked that...!

Looks nice! If you don't need 6' of mirror, I'd build vertically on either end of that counter top. Lots of little shelves for supplies, maybe some with glass doors, that sort of thing. You could go wild and put accent lights in it, if you wanted.

not sure of your location but if you live in a colder climate, but it being in the basement you may want to look at heated floor. if you planning tile for the floor, i my self know that my feet feel cool when stepping onto a tile floor, but when the tile is warm it is heavenly on the feet! just a thought.

yep, heated floor is going in. near Chicago. :D

get one of those mirrors that is heated from the back so it will never fog up.

See, that's why I posted this. I had no idea they made that kind of thing. Many thanks.

:)

Don't forget the barber pole light!!!

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Only one sink makes sense so make it a deep one...
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A double vanity only suggests that the wife would even be allowed in the shave den. I'd still get the urinal and remodel her bath with a bidet added. You'll likely not see each other much after that...

With carte blanche, I would start with the directions (N,S,E,W?) which would aide in the placement of infrastructure. What are your needs?
For myself I would want low maintenance, stylish, utilitarian format.
Mini Sauna, shower, toilet, bidet, high volume fan(s), large sink with oversized counter-space. Lighting, Lots of bright lighting at the sink.
A spot to Zen out.

Hope the pics help.