Master Bath layout help

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

Need some input from the bath pros please. I am attaching our master bath floor plan. Specifically, we are going to make the tub a CORNER tub. I am generally good with the layout EXCEPT that we need to add a shower. The shower can be adjacent to the tub on the opposite wall etc. We want to retain the double vanity and sinks as shown, that is not open to change. The commode can be relocated as need be. The wall where the tub is to the front will have a casement window. I've found a few photos but figured this forum is a wealth of information. Corner tub will be a 60" Kohler tub.

Thanks !

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palimpsest

6 years ago

So you don't think that people are just trying to be obstructionist:

If the bathroom is 10 feet wide, a 60" tub is half that, so you've drawn the tub too long for the 60" allowance (unless you are including a deck in Addition to those 60". In any case the 60" tub will look like it does in the drawing below.

I chose the closest Kohler tub I could find, it's 60" x 42"

The issue is this.

The inside rim at the top of this tub is 54"

The very bottom of this 60" tub is 37" long because of the backrests. If this is evenly divided between front and back like it is on this tub, that means that the flat part of the tub starts 3" (half the difference between 60-54") + (60-37) / 2 or 23/2 or 11.5" from the back edge of the tub. 3" + 11.5" = 14.5 + from the back edge of the tub.

So you have a very small spot because of that pony wall, with which to get a foot on the flat bottom of the tub. With this design, especially with the shower there you are going to be getting into this tub by stepping on the slanted backrest. And other tubs may be even moreso. I chose one with a center drain not on that is almost straight up and down on the inner front wall and more slanted in the back.

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Pensacola PI
Original Author
6 years ago
Bueler, anyone lol ?
cpartist
6 years ago
Why do you want a corner tub?
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palimpsest
6 years ago
Depending upon the tub, and the backrest, the tub could possibly be very awkward to get into from the location that is left after you put in the shower...
bac717
6 years ago
Could you put a shower in the space where the tub is and then use a free standing tub along the wall, across from the vanity?
Pensacola PI
Original Author
6 years ago
Thanks all, we did some digging and came up with some great ideas. The bride prefers a corner tub and that's her choice. I'm a shower kinda guy. We will add a ledge around the front perimeter that'll serve as a step.
cpartist
6 years ago
We will add a ledge around the front perimeter that'll serve as a step.

Do some research of the safety of getting in and out with them.
Pensacola PI
Original Author
6 years ago
That we did some time ago CP, regardless of the shape of the tub we are setting up so we can solidly mount a safety grab rail to assist with getting in and out.
palimpsest
6 years ago
The issue is that with the slanted backrest of many tubs, the flat portion that you want to step onto is relatively forward not at the back edge of the tub
User
6 years ago
A tub is completely unusable and inaccessible in that spot. At a minimum, that is where the shower needs to go, with the pony wall reduced for better access.

There is a giant amount of wasted space in this bathroom. Switching the toilet to in front of the window in the upper left would allow you to recapture some of that for better element organization. Placing the vanities across from each other on the long walls gives you better storage, and more room for the tub and shower at the bottom of the diagram.

Or, most people want the tub in front of a window, and start with placing it centered at the window on the top would give it the importance and access that your wife would appreciate.
cpartist
6 years ago
PI, what does your architect suggest you do?
Shannon Abbott
6 years ago
There's some things you need to consider -

1. You said she likes a corner tub...does that mean a built in tub? A unit for soaking or jets?

2. How big of a corner tub does she want. Corner tubs take up a lot of room. You have to consider the average corner tub at 54"x54" PLUS framing and such - if it's a built in or drop in.

3. Accessibility to the equipment of its a jetted or heated unit.

4. How large of a shower do you want.

in my experience, the best and most affordable of you are going soaker only, is to float a freestanding tub for a great designer look and to have a wet area shower tub combo - like the pictures

attached....

or like like these images separating the spaces...

This is what a corner builtin could look like

If this were were my own personal space, I would probably go with something to this affect

And no have a door on the shower, simple walkin and tile floors installed with Schluter water systems (only way to tile a shower and make sure it's water-tight) drained with a linear drain towards the shower head wall - so all of the water flows ---> that way and not out.
Pensacola PI
Original Author
6 years ago
Ok so after a few hours, REVISED totally and now it works. Just need to add windows over the tub (3 casements) and a set of casements towards the commode or front of the house. Now it works with no corner tub.
cpartist
6 years ago
Why would you possibly need a 10' vanity? Mine is 9' and it's way too big.
Pensacola PI
Original Author
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
The space is there, may as well use it. We will have extra towel storage and the like in there too.
cpartist
6 years ago
I'm confused. I thought your architect came up with a bathroom design for you. Why are you changing his design and using this one that has so much unnecessary space
roarah
6 years ago
I think your second design is a better use of the space.
Pensacola PI
Original Author
6 years ago
Correct CP, we agreed to disagree on the bathroom area due to layout of sinks and location, same with laundry room. We wanted everything off the master bedroom and stacked. For our situation, it works better for us and the bride preferred a slightly different and larger space.