New Construction Master Bath Layout

9 years ago

Hi everyone! This is my first time posting in this forum (have posted a few times in other areas)! We are about to sign a contract to have our home built, and I am very worried about the current master bathroom layout.

My main question is will this bathroom seem strange when all you see upon entering is a vanity and claw foot tub (the little rectangle at the head of the tub is a built in cabinet). We were thinking we could do some type of decorative door for the closet (frosted glass maybe?) to give the idea that there is more to the room.

Although i LOVE the look of a glass enclosed tile shower, we will be opting for a fiberglass insert because I am OCD about scrubbing tile grout. Unfortunately it is one of those things that I cannot live with (I have tried, believe me! I just spend entirely too much time scrubbing with a toothbrush) so I do not want the shower to be a main focus of the room.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated! Even if you just say it is terrible :)

And just to clarify (as the sketch is not very detailed), double vanity to the right as you walk in to the bathroom, claw foot tub to the left. Straight ahead are doors into the closet (with a pocket door to the adjacent laundry room). Another pocket door into the water closet and the shower tucked in in that back corner.

Thanks in advance!

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jaynes123_gw
9 years ago
Youre right because bathrooms laid out in backwards.

I dont see a vanity and tub walking in - Im facing a long 16+ foot yet bare wall aside from a closet entry on it. Most everythings cramped against each other in the shower / vanity/ toilet corner.

If you will remove vanity and shift entry door towards where vanity was, you'll find the room open up with lots of floor space and many options for spacious layout. Attached is comparison with just one possible option.

Personally if interested in french doors, I would use them for a grander entrance bed to bath to compliment both rooms.

ALSO I would definitely also shift that 16'+ wall back towards closet / laundry room. Still roomy closet unless youre wanting large walking and willing to take floorspace from bathroom for closet.
jaynes123_gw
9 years ago
Some quick ideas rotating items around.

Note entry into closet often changes with them - closets are pretty adaptable so unless the closet layout is a prioritiy, i would not even consider its location, it will fall into place when you get the bath as you prefer it. You could even fit 2 vanities if you wanted.

BTW the tile- understand OCD but have you hear of X-14? Spray, walk away, come back rinse - white, white grout. You cant get it X-14 clean scrubbing it, just a thought if thats really holding you back.
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The shower-tub-toilet locations are the same in both options as they are now, right? Seems like a nice arrangement and those are expensive to move -- so don't move them unless you have to. (Sinks are much easier to move.) I do agree that getting to the bonus room through the master bath is a bit odd -- but that just makes it a private space, not a public one. As you say, great for a nursery, home gym, or second master closet. (I'd love two big ones!) The second option wastes tons of space in the closet! It would look awful unless you have all those doors, and be very expensive to build (and probably annoying to use) if you do have that many doors. But if you kept the second floor plan and squared up the closet in the location closest to the bath, you'd have enough space left over for a sitting area that is open to the bedroom if you like. Even so, I'd still prefer the 1st option. That just looks like it would be nice space to live in.
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My wife, who is out of town right now, doesn't like putting the toilet beyond the shower. Also, as Littlebug said, it is a little cramped (by the way, what does DH mean? Dear Husband?). So, taking these two criticisms into account, I decided on a 48" square or angled shower, moved to the NW corner, 38" space for the toilet, and a 72" vanity. The vanity could be two 36" cabinets, a 30-12-30 combo, or a three 24" cabinets. I think the 30-12-30 would be best, with the 12" one a 3-drawer unit. Remember, I'm planning to have shallow cabinets/shelves across the room, under the windows. This totals 13'2", one inch less than the total space. Attached is this revised design. Kudzu, I actually having the toilet behind the door in Mongo's design, but overall, Mongo's design loses too much space in the closet. I think I should go back to my architect, who came up with the original design, and ask him to think more carefully about it.
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Thanks for the inout and suggestions! kirkhall, I hadnt thought of the issues with the door swinging in, so I appreciate it. We figure that door will remain open much of the time, so we'd like to avoid blocking the windows. I like the idea of switching the shower and WC a lot! It seem slike it gives the shower more privacy, as it will have a glass door, so it would feel very exposed right inside the entryway. And there is NO room for towels, drying off, etc. in the current location. The shower could also be a bit longer/bigger, and then an area with a bench, some hooks, towel bars and towl storage right outside of it...this could work. The WC will be right inside the entry, though, and you suggest entering from the side--not sure how thqt would work with the tub there? Is that tub HUGE or normal? I haven't shopped those yet, but it seems immense?? dekeoboe and miruca, thanks for sharing summerfield's design--it's really nice! We have those windows there to mimic an original aspect of our home that we really love--those twin windows appear in the cnter of our house currently, so the architect suggested we use those same windows in the new master space, and I really like it. He centered them on all three outside walls--pretty cool! I definitley want them in front, the side and back I'm not AS concerned about, but I do sort of like them. Especially the ones in the back (near the WC, currently) so I can see outside in the backyard, if neccessary. With our kids, dog, and all other manner of chaos, a place to take peeks out is always a good thng. so, I don't want to completely cover up that back wall, leaving no windows at all. Here is the front elevation, so you can see the twin casement windows we are replicating in our new space: I'm going to work on the plan of swapping the shower with the WC and see what I can come up with... I'd welcome any further suggestions or examples, too. Like I said, I don't; really know the first thing about bathroom design or trends--I'm getting schooled right now :)
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Thank you all for the comments. i cannot change the window. would a free standing tub 30x60 look ok on the wall to the right if the door? i was thinking toiket room 30x60, with walk in shower app 48x66 and vanity on the door wall. im just not sure about the flow and if it will look good. i originally wanted toilet room, walk in shower with tub in front, but i dont think i have the space. i will attach some pictures just incase you guys have different ideas. : thank you
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britwooten
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9 years ago
THANK THANK YOU! I don't know what my mental block was with this bathroom... I knew I didn't like it, but couldn't figure anything out that was better! These options are a huge improvement! I will dive in a bit deeper tonight but wanted to give a big thanks as soon as possible!
jaynes123_gw
9 years ago
Absolutely - my own bath was a major priority and could not find a layout I wanted for the longest time.

Granted I didnt think those plans thru, not that I see problem with them but such a personal decision, just wanted to point out how flexible your flooring is for layouts.

One example I didnt show is having the clawfoot tub directly across from the entry door, middle of the wall with maybe a large mirror or art print above it. Those tubs are SO charming and what a focal point when entering the room on that grand wall.

Before we decided against a tub, was going to have one similarly located across from door centered on wall which would be below a window.

Just an option. You want to do whats best for the whole room but if it works, consider using middle of the wall if not for the tub, as some type of focal point since its so perfectly centered and your view upon entering the room (as well as view from outside in the bedroom).

Best wishes!

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