Master Bath Squeeze: Tub + shower + vanity = too tight quarters?
Note: this is a new thread of a formerly discussed topic with updated photos and more specific subject line (former thread here: Dumb question: bathtub only plumbing fixtures).
The challenge: architect gave us a space of 113" x 92.5" for vanity, tub and shower. Our G.C. (aka The Miracle Worker) says not to worry, he can get it to work. My concern is that the space will feel too constricted, too bulky (like walking in a storage unit). Thinking a slim, shallow floating vanity is one answer (we have other places for storage; see below). We are going for a contemporary, minimalist look. I don't wear makeup nor use a blow dryer and could store all toiletries in a shoebox if I had to... :)
I know the space was not designed well, but hoping for some positive suggestions on how to make the best of it, space wise. (Not that I'm anguished over it--this is a first-world problem, no doubt!)
Updated photos:
Looking into main part of master from walk-in closet. That glass door (which opens onto patio) will likely be replaced by a slimmer window in order to give more room for vanity and shower door. The wall frame on the right foreground will frame a toilet closet (see next photo).
The toilet closet (secondary purpose: a hoosegow for occasionally yowling cat). This will have a glass pocket door.
The 104" vanity wall (starts at the door from master bedroom). There's only 18" from the wall to that door, but we'll probably substitute the door with a narrower window.
I would like to do something like this for the vanity, if it doesn't cost an arm, two legs and an elbow:
The shower-tub wall (113" total) looks a bit bigger in person!
Corner shower is marked out in chalk in a few different sizes. Hoping to fit a 60x30" Kohler Underscore (or, if we must downsize, a shorter tub like this 54" tub Briggs Biscay or a shorter freestanding like this (provided it has a right hand drain) 55" freestanding tub. Or, if I must cough up the extra $500 (boo), there's this $1,500 tub, though I'm not thrilled about the shallower soaking depth: Kohler 54" x 31" Seaforth cast iron tub.
Behind the master door, just outside the walk-in closet, there is this additional corner space where we could have some sort of extra storage, if need be. All my clothes could fit in one large suitcase, so storage isn't something I think a lot about!
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Mittens Cat
4 years agoNot sure why my walk-in closet pic won't upload in original post, so I'll try here instead:
92"x90" walk in (I didn't ask for one, but here it is):
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Comments (14)Hi I finally got my key a couple of days ago. So yes the plan I posted is a mirror image. I forgot that there is a door to the closet. I wonder if I close up the door, and move the door next to the toilet bowl, and remove the door for the toilet bowl, if that will work. But it might be weird to have the entrance to the closet next to the toilet. I got some better measurements. The length of the tub is 62". But there is 2 inches of wall on one side of the tub, which I think is hollow. I don't know why it isn't flush with the wall where the doors to the closet and toilet are. The width of the tub from the wall backing is 41". From that same wall to the side of the vanity is 58". To the side of the cabinet is 59". I am tempted now to put a 59" x 32" tub (or maybe a 60"!?) next to the vanity (along the same wall), and I will have 32" to work with for a wall in shower on the doors side? Or any suggestion would be good. Few days ago, I came up with this: From forums But I think this is going to cost big time, involing moving the toilet, and half of the vanity, redoing the floor, wall,etc. And I don't know if the entrance to the closet would be too small (3 feet). By the way, I don't know how the DWV plumbing is run. Any thing I need to look for?...See MoreSpace too tight for master shower and tub?
Comments (11)Thanks. I revisited today and think a low profile built in tub makes the most sense (especially after I ditched the "future buyers/renters might want" part). My GC believes we can fit a 3' x 4' shower plus a 5-foot tub, so I guess I'll trust him and start choosing tile, faucets, etc.! As for that window in our oversized water closet....it was already installed when I arrived today. We have a full-sized window door at the shower end of the bathroom, so at least that will offer plenty of light on that end. Another photo of this space. Still trying to decide whether to place tub on right or left. If I place it on the left, my ears will have a bit more peace when my husband takes his 4:30 am shower. But if I place the shower on the right, we can do a sloped floor drain and do the open/curbless shower thing (trying to years ahead)....See MoreDumb question: bathtub-only plumbing fixtures
Comments (36)I like the plan very much, looooong clear view front to back from bath through the walk in closet, and a nice long view from the bedroom straight out through the WC area without staring at a toilet. Make sure the landscape architect/designer knows about those vista points from inside to carry through. I also love the idea of an exterior door directly to the garden/courtyard, I wouldn’t worry about that door conflicting with a vanity drawer/door next to it, the exterior door likely won’t be open much IMHO....See MoreHelp: Redesign master bath layout to add tub
Comments (15)Thank you everyone, so helpful to get quick feedback! Nixed the current layout and appreciate the consensus that a separate tub/ shower probably won't work in the current space. I'm almost ready to give up on the tub, trying one more time with your feedback :) Jan - your idea sounds so luxurious, wish I could but we need the office & can't take incorporate the kids bathroom at this time. Jean - I'm intrigued by your layout suggestion, and used it to come up with this one. Could this work? I can re-purpose the existing vanity with this layout, everyone please let me know how/ why this might be a good or bad idea......See MoreMittens Cat
4 years agoHere's the master bath floor plan, though unfortunately a lighting designer used his pen to mark up (black dots) where he thought recessed lighting should go. :(
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4 years agoLyndee Lee
4 years agoCheck out semi-recessed sinks such as the American Standard Boxe model. I used this in my master bath because I wanted a shallow depth counter and this will work with a counter as shallow as 13 inches. The sink was around $160
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Kirsten E.
4 years agoWe purchased this 55” vanity for our 11x10 bathroom (new construction), and this 55” matte resin tub. I cared about the tub enough to spend a decent amount, but ultimately prioritized space for the shower since that is used daily.
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