Who has a front window into your master walk-in closet?
dbrad_gw
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Master Suite: Walk-in Closet or Shower?
Comments (32)I vote for #3 first. If you are a bath taker, then having a bath in the master would be lovely. You could also do a deck mount shower setup with a hose and shower head on it (I forget what that is called). We just renovated our master bedroom and bath and removed the shower from the master bathroom altogether. We have 2 other full baths in the house. 1 is the family bathroom near the all bedrooms and the other is in the bsmt. When we moved in, the ugly master bath floor had a crack in it, so we assumed there was a leak in the shower. We knew we'd be reno-ing so it was no big deal. We just used the shower as a closet, and did not turn the spigots once in 4+ years. Our new master bath was to have a luxury steam shower unit because we could not fit in a tub (dh extremely disappointed in that). After playing around with the plan more, we realized we'd rather have more closet and floor space and could skip the shower. Dh gets up early and showers in the family bathroom. If we had one in our master, it might wake me up. We felt that with 4 people, there was little chance we'd need to have 3 showers running at the same time. Even if we wanted, I am not sure the hot water would hold up to 3 simultaneous showers! We sold the shower unit on CL and really like the new layout of our bedroom. Our closet is fabulous and our furniture fits in perfectly. As a real estate agent, I know a 3rd full bath would add value on an appraisal, but I bet lots of buyers would someday love our spacious organized closet and we designed the bathroom so that someone can add a shower without doing much more than moving the doorway and wall. The toilet and sink could even stay in the same place and remain untouched. Besides, we have no plans on moving anytime soon. BTW - our family bathroom has a jetted tub that dh & I use every single day. One ds prefers showers, but the younger one can spend over an hour in the tub. We had to do without when reno started for a few weeks, and were miserable only using the shower downstairs. I'd never buy a house that either did not or could not have a tub....See MoreWindow in a Walk In Closet
Comments (30)We actually have two full windows in our closet. We turned one of the bedrooms into a walk-in closet and had to keep the windows for exterior symmetry. It definitely cut down on hanging space but we still have plenty of room. I didn't know what to think about windows in a closet when we were designing the house, but we love them. We also get ready and my wife does her make-up in the closet. Our house is very secluded so we don't have to worry about curtains or blinds, and we have a nice wooded view to look at while we get ready. I also like the ability to open the windows and air out the closet on a cool windy day....See MoreDoor or No Door for Master Walk in closet
Comments (38)RES 3d: Yes, I was being a bit hyperbolic in my comments because that room drives me nuts. I'm a thin guy, and my shoulders are 22 inches wide. Having only a 2-foot circle free to stand in is still a silly little space. The bigger point is, though, that the designer (this could not have been an architect) completely ignored the function of a pocket door--it's to save space. They used pocket doors on the entrance to two big rooms (where they weren't needed) and in the one space that could use a pocket door--the 'gas chamber'--they didn't use it!!! Ridiculous. As for the access for the shower plumbing, yes, it might not be needed. The shower control cartridge can be replaced from the front. But if they tile that wall all the way up on the bathtub side and do eventually need access, it's a major project that will involve matching the (probably discontinued) tile. This project has HGTV written all over it....See MoreMaster walk in closet door question
Comments (31)Thanks everyone for the feedback! Beads still are not an option.... Having said that, other thoughts based on everyone's feedback: re fridge location: smallish kitchen, really not another location for it. Having said that, we will be looking at various types of refrigerators that could reduce the issues with the location, counter depth, French door or side by side. Split windows in Master on left wall: considered that, however that wall will look directly at the behemoth of a house next door. The prime objective was to get the eastern facing morning sunlight into the room and the one foot transom should do that nicely. Agree with the notion that getting furniture into the bedroom might be challenge, not for me personally but for whomever does the moving (think daughters and their husbands!). The idea of the closet and the bathroom area swapped with an entry into the utility room is interesting. It still keeps the window in the bathroom, which would between the sinks which is kind of fun. Bride not a huge fan of direct closet access to the utility. Plus seems like square footage in the albeit rough sketch, lost some square footage in the bathroom. Would prefer larger bathroom rather than larger closet. Seriously thinking about the suggestion to move the utility room entry across the the master entry and eliminating the pocket door to the utility and the small closet. Makes for a larger utility and more of a true mudroom. If the grand kids that have been across the street at the pool and come through the garage, will I (what am I saying?), will my bride be unhappy not having direct access to the utility from the mud room as they get out of their wet suits or in the winter getting out of their snow gear? That scenario is far less likely to happen than the time spent traveling from the master closet to the utility though.... Now, as far as the closet is concerned: Don't think we will offset the entry to the closet. Not sure I understand the "not wanting to lie in bed looking at the closet" feedback. Door leading directly to the master is interesting but can't quite picture it. Like the idea of moving the pocket door separating the closet "hall" from the master and moving it to the entry to the bathroom. No to a swing in door, maybe yes to dual swing in doors, maybe yes to dual pockets and or barn doors, although BD's would be at the bottom of the list. Shower too big? Yes, been pondering the shower too... Reduce from 6' long to 5'? Would it make that big of a difference? If it were to remain the same, should it have a door? Could we change the wall to the left of the shower entry a glass wall or pony wall with glass above? Then we could get into the discussion of shower floor material, and then... and then.. and then.... Never stops does it!!?? How fun! Thanks again everyone!...See Moredpusa
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