Help with Master/Closet/Bath/2nd Bath/Laundry Layout
Hello! we just purchased a 1950's home which we love! The home is just about 2100 sq ft, with 3 bedrooms, 2 bath rooms, 2 living rooms (front room & family room), a small den, kitchen and a dinning nook. The previous owners made an addition way back when that in our opinion does not make the best use of all the space. Our goal is to some how reconfigure the layout so that we are able to keep the shower, bath, laundry room, master closet and add a master bathroom. We are completely open to combo rooms like a laundry/bath room/mudroom, etc. any ideas that make best use of the space are welcomed. The majority of the space is on concrete, with the last 41 inches of raised 9 inches. Ceilings are 10 feet high with the exception of the space raised 9"; ceiling is at 7 ft.
First world problems we see:
- shower room is really crammed
- have to walk through master room to access laundry room
- no master bathroom en suite
- shower room is pretty much out in the open. Seems like they took space from the family room and brick den to create it.
What we'd like really to see happen:
- create/keep practical space for a half bath, or shower/bath/sink
- create/keep practical space for laundry room
- add master suite (shower, tub, and double vanity)
- create/keep practical space for master closet
I hope the information i've provided is enough for anyone willing to help, be able to help. Thank yo so very much in advance!
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PROJAN MOYER
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Comments (4)I'm with Enduring in that I would prefer the space given to the closet instead of the toilet. In the last house, the toilet in the master was crammed into a tiny space shared with a tub/shower combo. Really, really disliked the space. Would traipse down the hall and use the other toilet. (I used the shower in the master only one time in all of the seven years that we lived in that house.) Also, I would not put a tub in but that may be just me. (The house already has one tub.) I would much rather clean a shower once every six weeks or so (we squeegee after a shower) than have to clean the tub (bent over and on your knees) every single time it is used. Tubs use a lot of water vs the lo-flo shower heads. But, if you love tub baths and routinely use a tub to bathe, that's another story and you'll want to include it in the remodel. (If you're thinking a cast iron tub, the floor framing will probably need to be beefed up.) Not a huge deal since the ceiling below will likely be torn out anyway for the plbg. changes. The other thing I see as a problem is the door opening directly in front of the vanity. That is going to be a pain if this is a shared bath and someone else is standing in front of the vanity....See MoreMoving washer/dryer from basement to 2nd floor master bath?
Comments (13)We did it in our old Victorian house for pennies. We turned a closet in the bathroom that was behind the tub (!!!) into a laundry closet with a stackable. Complete DIY job and I would definitely do it again. Our only "problem" was that the pipes up there couldn't handle the flow of water as fast as it came out of the washer. So the draining washer water backed up into the bathtub, which filled with about 6 inches of dirty water during a load until draining out. It never caused the tub to look dirty or left a ring or anything. We just lived with it as a quirk and I absolutely LOVED not having to lug clothes up and down to the yucky old basement via the yucky old non-standard basement stairs. The draining is something to really understand before you start demolishing your setup. We had no problem selling that house--everyone wants convenient laundry access and no one cared about the draining into the tub thing in this Victorian town. The hardest part was getting the stackable up the curving Victorian stairs. My husband and his friend almost toppled and killed themselves doing that. Just make sure you have a disaster plan in place--as for any 2nd floor laundry-- if something breaks or overflows, you don't want water all over going into the ceiling of the floor below. Use the best fittings that last (no plastic), the tray, etc.....See MoreNeed Help with Master Bed Bath and Closet Layout
Comments (10)I like the reflection you'll get from the window onto your mirrors above vanity. I like the semi-private toilet allowing 2 in bathroom. What about doing a built-in linen as suggested (more of a cabinet than a closet), which means no door needed. Then move door to the bathroom up near all the other doors. You'd need a different kind of door - it puts all 3 in the same spot and you'll have door swinging issues, but a pro here could offer suggestions on that. Would love to see photos. Bermuda - wow :)...See MoreHelp with layout of small master bath and closet
Comments (2)I think you are right about option 1. You will not have enough space for a walkway with the two closets back to back. The second option is better, but it will be hard to use the shower. Here is another idea that may work. Your double vanity could be almost 72 inches wide, shower 3X5. Alcove for toilet 3 X 5. About 7 feet of accessible hanging space and two feet in the corner. The other option would be to find space in your bedroom for a closet. Or I might like to keep the closet 7 to 7 1/2 feet long and make the bath larger. nice sound and light insulation between the bath and bedroom....See Moreroarah
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