Need input on master bedroom and bathroom layout and floorplan. Thx!
snooopy34
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Hi!
We are doing a gut remodel of our 3/2 home We tore out the only existing common closets in our home to create a second bathroom. Our plans for Option 1 have been approved but now I'm having second thoughts if we should go with Option 2 because it creates more storage space in the walk in closet, linen closet and in the master vanity. The main issue I have is walking into a wall when entering the bedroom. I'm trying to visualize it and it seems like it might not feel right? Maybe if we put a full length dimensional print on that wall it might not seem so bad? Will it turn off future buyers to walk into a wall and then have to turn left into the master bedroom. We just added a double french door to the far wall so maybe that will help a small bedroom in Option 2 feel bigger?
We also have pocket doors on either side of the walk through closet. Should we only have one between the closet and bathroom though?
Please let me know if Option 1 or 2 is better. Of if there's other options I haven't thought of.
Thanks!!!
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snooopy34
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Comments (51)I think a large family room is a good idea. I like that you are doing a larger shower instead of a shower and tub. We recently moved from the snow belt where we lived over 30 years. The newer houses had 3 car garages, but in almost every garage, there were only two cars and sometimes one. People tend to store "stuff" in the garage. (We are guilty too). In our house we built 15 years ago, we did a 2 1/2 car garage with extra space in the rear. I would choose more room in the house and do a oversized two car garage, but make the garage extra wide and deep. Some of the 3 car garages have no storage on the sides or in the back. Therefore the 3rd stall is all storage. I think you would be wise to have a mudroom/ laundry room between the garage and house. It would also be nice to try and change the living room to where the kitchen/dining area is and move the kitchen/dining area to where the LR is now....See MoreMaster Bathroom Remodel - Floor plan/layout ideas needed
Comments (11)Sophie, having just gutted two bathrooms and a kitchen I would have to agree. My master closet cabinets with island were significantly more than the cost the OP wants to spend on the entire project. And that was just the master closet. However, the OP should plan the space then get bids and access what are must haves versus what she wishes. I deleted the tub because I don’t take baths and I wanted a large shower. As long as she has a tub somewhere in the house it is not an issue. At that point, she will have a better idea of what her budget should be, but based upon the space I would guess closer to $50,000...See MoreHelp! Bathroom Floorplan Layout Ideas
Comments (36)Overwhelmed by all the responses here -- thank you SO much everyone! This community is incredible. Trying to get back to every single message: Mark Bischak, Architect - A mockup is a brilliant idea. I'll put down some painters tape and get a better feel for the space. I really think AR/VR would be so powerful for floorplan visualization. I did think about accessing via closet, nice to have that separation from the bedroom for when only one of us is getting ready. But the boss nixed that one. Gas chamber I am still 50/50 on. Karenseb - I just measured, and a 36" width shower is plenty large. I like the idea of a two-person shower, but just big enough to where we are comfortable but don't sacrifice the ability to get nice steam build-up. Your second message with the floorplan is very interesting. Two closets and a more usefully dimensioned bathroom would be fantastic. I will run this by my architect. Thank you!!! Susan Davis - Lots of fun to be had!! Good point about the door that pushes in, I think that is ideal as well. North Texan - Thanks for the description, I will try to re-create based on your vision and post an update. Love, love the skylight. Of course moisture and energy efficiency loss, but natural light is a must. Virgil Carter Fine Art - That is a huge concern. What is a comfortable amount of aisle space for two to be in the bathroom? I think mocking up with tape will be very helpful here. Mrs Pete - I am searching for the floorplan that makes a 'WOW!' when you walk in. Yes, I agree, single hinge opening towards the wall would be ideal. We want to do shelves and a pull-out hamper in the 18"-24" ceiling height cabinet. Without the toilet room and making any major modifications to the master suite, this is my favorite floorplan as well. Karenseb's design is very interesting to me as well. shead - Thanks for the input on the shower. I agree; it's too large and will be both a pain to clean and will not be as steamy as we'd like. Not to mention, if it spans the entire wall, we only have one side of glass. A second side of glass will make it feel more open....See MoreHow much does a floorplan design cost (bedroom bathroom closet)
Comments (3)If you post the current layouts with detailed measurements and any must-haves, nice-to-haves, etc, you can get a lot of great advice here from professionals and other folks with talent in design. You may have difficulty finding someone who will do a plan for you who is not also involved in doing the work. Or you may be able to find a designer who'll do a plan for a set fee. Just remember when you start remodeling anything, there are always 1000 decisions and problems that pop up along the way. Are you prepared to deal with that as a DIYer?...See Moresnooopy34
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7 years agoMelEdwards
7 years agosnooopy34
7 years agodo you mean like this? i like the only issue is the view out of the bathroom window is towards the left and if we change layout you could only see the view from the toilet. Also the vanity wouldn't get much natural light because of the linen closet. However we have thought about adding a 2x2 skylight.
MelEdwards
7 years ago
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