Cottage owners today prioritize comfort and practicality, even on their suburban properties. Essentials like water, electricity, and, of course, a toilet are key to creating a comfortable living space. When we first purchased our country property, it came with just a small shed, a summer kitchen, and an old, rundown toilet that we did our best to avoid.
However, we recently decided to change things up. We started by renovating our cottage, with the toilet as our first priority. Instead of simply fixing the old structure, my husband decided to build a brand new restroom from scratch. Along with a full interior renovation, the result is a modern and much more pleasant toilet space than before.
Even though it’s still an outdoor toilet, the transformation exceeded my expectations. My husband built it using materials we had lying around at home and on the property, saving us from any extra costs. He constructed the frame with wooden planks and beams, which I painted. The roof is made of sheet metal, also painted, and the door was crafted from plywood with an old handle we had. Even the vanity was repurposed from items we had in storage.
The toilet and sink were leftover from our apartment renovation, after we replaced the plumbing. Rather than throwing them away, my husband kept them, and it turned out to be a smart move.
Now, we have a fully functional bathroom inside the house, ensuring maximum comfort at the cottage. But we still kept the outdoor toilet. That’s when it hit us: my husband could offer his skills to our neighbors with cottages, helping them create similar, functional outdoor toilets. This could not only bring in extra income but also provide a useful service to others, making their cottage experience more comfortable.
