Master Bath layout decision time...PLEASE help!!
P M
6 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (35)
P M
6 years agoRelated Discussions
Please Help me with Decisions re Master Bath!
Comments (9)The floor to ceiling shower doors are for steam showers, and the setup for a steam shower is different than a regular shower. The vapor or moisture barriers are different for a steam shower than for a regular shower. A steam shower needs to have a sloped ceiling to drain the condensate. The ceiling needs to be tiled. You are not supposed to use Hydroban in a steam shower, but you can use Kerdie or Redgard in the steam setup. Hydroban will let the vapor through which is why you don't want to use it for steam showers. The Kerdie and the Redgard will not. Hydroban is a moisture barrier and Kerdie and Redgard are vapor barriers. Installers need to know the difference. Beyond that I don't know. Maybe an expert will chime in about what I just wrote. I am only a DYI and have never done a steam shower. I would do a porcelain tile in the surround if it was me. Marble absorbs moisture. Porcelain is so durable and can be beautiful! DON'T put the rainshower in the attic, your pipes will freeze like Raehelen said. And like Raehelen also said, I would use a movable bench. But that is just my choice. I want the flexability in my shower which will be the same size as yours. I will be using a Kohler shower pan that is 36x60" sized. Here is a rainhead shower that I am installing, in the link below. It is in the wall, and I can't wait. Noopd put it in his shower and that is where I first saw it. See the link below where I asked some questions regarding my shower plans and refer to Noopd's shower. There are pictures too. One last point about the the rainhead shower by Hansgrohe, a friend of mine that works for Ferguson's just got back from an educational workshop at Hansgrohe in GA. She got to try out the shower head and Loved it. I bought my plumbing supplies from my friend at Ferguson's. I wanted the convenience, and to support her and the local economy. I have not been disappointed. I have bought a few things on line and that has worked well too. Ferguson's doesn't sell Toto for instance, so I ordered my toilet online. The down side to online ordering is the return if needed. Edited to say that in the link provided, it states that I will be using a smaller shower pan than I actually ended up with. But that might be clarified further down in the thread. You'll have to look :) Here is a link that might be useful: Mongoct, Noopd, or Others, Please Advise Me on My Shower Plan This post was edited by enduring on Tue, Nov 12, 13 at 7:59...See MoreNeed help with Master Bathroom layout decision
Comments (1)Can you post a layout of the space?...See MoreNew build kitchen decision time, layout please help
Comments (22)No, I think extending that wall would really cramp circulation space. If I've got it measured correctly there's only 4.5 ft between the edge of the counter and that post as it is. I think it would be unacceptably awkward to make traffic go around the end of that wall if it were extended. (Also, we wanted 1 freestanding post somewhere in the design of our home, but that's just a silly personal choice, not a requirement for any real reason.) Also, I think the interior views re better to be able to come into the house and see through to the stairs. That range wall is an interior wall, and can move, or be mostly removed. (Obviously the post, however, can not). The other side of that wall is the main front entry. The closets/bench will not be built as drawn. (The upper closet will go, and probably the lower closet will be a bit larger) I want a closet in the entry, and I need at least a little of that lower closet, because I have to hide some HVAC ductwork to the upstairs in a couple of places, and that's one of them....See MoreHelp with Master/Closet/Bath/2nd Bath/Laundry Layout
Comments (8)Our budget right now is $30k. I am not quite sure how much that’ll get me. I have never undertaken anything like this. This will absolutely be something we take on in stages. This space is what we’d like to tackle first and is the largest. In our kitchen at some point we will replace countertops and in our other bathroom we will swap out the toilet, tub and vanity. Luckily the rest of the house is functional for us. I lack the vision and knowledge that a lot of people on here have of being able to see a functional layout in disaster zones lol. My intuition tells me all these spaces can somehow be rearranged to give us what we need. I’m completely wrong, please help. Im also completely fine and understand if it’s impossible, financially or practically to have it all. I do have a consultation with a designer scheduled for this week (so excited), and I’m praying that she’ll have time to take us on as clients but I got excited and wanted to ask the Houzz community first. Thank you !!...See MoreP M
6 years agoP M
6 years agoP M
6 years agoP M
6 years agoP M
6 years agoP M
6 years agoP M
6 years agoP M
6 years agoP M
6 years agoP M
6 years agoP M
6 years agoP M
6 years agoP M
6 years agoP M
6 years agoP M
6 years agoP M
6 years agoDebbi Washburn
6 years agoP M
6 years ago
Related Stories
BATHROOM MAKEOVERSA Master Bath With a Checkered Past Is Now Bathed in Elegance
The overhaul of a Chicago-area bathroom ditches the room’s 1980s look to reclaim its Victorian roots
Full StoryBATHROOM OF THE WEEKElegant High-Tech Master Bath Designed for a Wheelchair User
Wide-open spaces, durable porcelain tile and integrated gadgetry help a disabled woman feel independent again
Full StoryBATHROOM DESIGNBathroom of the Week: Master Bath Remade for Aging in Place
A designer helps a couple nearing retirement age turn a house into their forever home
Full StoryBEFORE AND AFTERSBathroom of the Week: Save-and-Splurge Strategy for a Master Bath
A designer on Houzz helps a North Carolina couple create a bright and modern retreat with budget-minded design choices
Full StoryBEFORE AND AFTERSA Makeover Turns Wasted Space Into a Dream Master Bath
This master suite's layout was a head scratcher until an architect redid the plan with a bathtub, hallway and closet
Full StoryBATHROOM DESIGNBathroom of the Week: Light, Airy and Elegant Master Bath Update
A designer and homeowner rethink an awkward layout and create a spa-like retreat with stylish tile and a curbless shower
Full StoryBATHROOM DESIGNBathroom of the Week: Clean Modern Style for a Master Bath
Designers transform a dated bathroom into a spa-like space with a better layout and new fixtures, finishes and storage
Full StoryBATHROOM WORKBOOKStandard Fixture Dimensions and Measurements for a Primary Bath
Create a luxe bathroom that functions well with these key measurements and layout tips
Full StoryBATHROOM DESIGNUpload of the Day: A Mini Fridge in the Master Bathroom? Yes, Please!
Talk about convenience. Better yet, get it yourself after being inspired by this Texas bath
Full StoryBATHROOM DESIGNBathroom of the Week: A Serene Master Bath for Aging in Place
A designer helps a St. Louis couple stay in their longtime home with a remodel that creates an accessible master suite
Full Story
chindman39