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Redesign this master bath

9 years ago

Not happy with the layout of this bath but stumped! Any suggestions? Thanks-Christy

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adalisa frazzini

9 years ago

Without seeing more of the floor plan I switched up the tub and vanity. There was no need for the original vanity to ‘turn the corner’ but I surmise it was done to take up more space on that side of the room to balance space of shower on the other side. Regardless, this still feels a little more balanced to me.

Note the circled/squiggled area is dead space - meaning it is the circulation (walking) space. Of course circulation within a space is necessary to make sure theres room to move through a space. Ideally it should flow functionally but it should also flow aesthetically speaking. That is why I moved the toilet rm door, so you aren’t staring at a toilet (possibly with the seat up, ugh!) every time you walk into the bathroom. I’d still want to play around for better flow throughout, but had limited time.

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Vicki B
9 years ago
What about this bothers you?
farmgirl101
9 years ago
Looks like flipping the shower and the vanities would open it up...... ??
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Mark Bischak, Architect
9 years ago
There are a lot of windows in the bathroom. To come up with the best solution, there is A LOT more information that is needed. Contact a local architect(s) and talk to them about your wants and needs. Select the one you feel the most comfortable working with. A good architect is the best investment you can make in a home.
Christy
Original Author
9 years ago
It just seems a bit congested. The windows are mainly transoms which is just a want of ours and not totally a must. Just have a real love of natural light in a bathroom.
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flair lighting
9 years ago
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this master seems like a "wing" of a house. there are a lot of chopped up spaces, hallways, and rooms.. your right it doesn't seem right. ALL this space and a cramped bathroom? I would start wondering if you need a "sitting area" Also I constantly hear from customers that they added a tub because it looks pretty..keep in mind you are basically the only ones to ever see the master bath. Do you feel you will use the tub enough to cost the space?
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Hal Braswell Consulting
9 years ago
Check out David Weakley homes. In the Cypress, TX area they have a model called The Lilac (floor plans are on the website) that have very nice master baths.
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Home Probe
9 years ago
put the tub in the corner where the vanity is, the shower parallel to the wall where the toilet is and the toilet in place of the proposed shower.
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sstarr93
9 years ago
The only change I would make is to get rid of the L-shaped vanity counter.
Straight counter with either two sinks or one long trough sink. 8' is plenty of length for a two-sink vanity.
I like the tub and shower. Regards, S*
sandradclark
9 years ago
I certainly agree with moving the toilet room door. I usually would not want a barn door going into a bath, however you do need to walk through the sitting room in order to get into the bath so that gives you better privacy. I don't mind having a longer area as you had drawn out for the vanities. They also could be split into two areas if you want more division. I would want to set up some of that huge space for an armoire for storing towels, bath supplies, etc. directly in the room of the bath itself. Just using below vanity space will not be enough.
sandradclark
9 years ago
You could use a beautiful antique piece of furniture for the storage. You could even have an upholstered bench in the center of the room for drying feet. Make sure you will have a properly sized exhaust fan installed which will go outside directly & not into the attic. I would be tempted to place the barn door on the sitting room going into the bedroom proper instead of the way you have it set up.
sandradclark
9 years ago
It looks as though you will have a balcony or deck to go out on from your sitting room. How lovely.
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Mark Bischak, Architect
8 years ago
Based upon what I know about this project, which isn't much, consider this concept:

. . . and put a window in the toilet glove box.

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