the one on the left has less wasted space and the linen closet.

Patricia Colwell Consulting, any suggestions on where to rearrange the tub?

Frankly, there is little difference between the two bath designs, other than the tiny linen close. Both designs are equally bad.

For any any realistic design suggestions you will need to post your full master bedroom, bath and closet plans, since bathroom do not exist in a vacuum as your post suggests.

Sorry but IMO double sink vanity is not the best use of space. More storage drawers is better. And in either case, there's not enough elbow room for 2 people to stand in front of both sinks and brush their teeth at the same time anyway.

Will you use the tub on a regular basis?

Not much.

Eliminate the tub unless you use it. Make a more luxurious 3 piece bath vs a 4 piece bath.

Of the 2 - I prefer the left. I think I would feel really weird / exposed using the toilet in the right layout.

Really if there is another tub in the house forget the tub.

I agree with the above, get rid of the tub and put in a better shower and effective storage space.

My husband (who wanted a tub) and I (pro big shower and no tub) went round and round (and round and round) about eliminating a tub in our master.

poll the people in your circle with corner tubs to see how often they are used.

Can you show how it is located in bedroom? In other words, show a bit more to see if door can be moved.

I agree about the tub being huge if it will not be used often. On the left floor plan, I would switch the door swing so that it is not in the way of the vanity. I would not like the exposure of the toilet in this plan either but I am used to ours being in a "gas chamber".

In the plan CP added, how about swinging toilet to under the window and expanding the closet wider. This gives more storage but also puts the toilet into more of an alcove for privacy.

The one on the right wastes space, no linen. The one on the left if terrible.

there is extra information that you need to provide. Attached is a sketch but things like the door, it could be a pocket door depending on where the bath is located in relation to the room. Pocket doors are not always a good idea. If you need a hinged door it should open against the tub and not against the vanity.

I used a standard shower and a 30" wide freestanding tub. You do not want a shower that is smaller than 5' in a master.

Corner tub aside, the biggest flaw with the layout on the left is the door swinging into the room. It absolutely should not be swung the way that it is because one person has to close the door just to get to their sink and drawers. But it isn't much better the other way as then you would have to close the door to get into the linen closet. As a general rule, the door should open against a wall preferably, or the side of a cabinet if there is a good door stop, or if absolutely necessary against something that you would usually be closing the door to use anyway.

As far as double sinks go...I think it depends on the couple. Some people have different manners of how they keep their personal space, and two sinks really will make the couple happier. In a 6' vanity you are going to get two nice sized drawers, an open cabinet and a top dummy drawer under each sink. For some people, especially with a linen closet that is enough. However, if you can afford to stretch than vanity counter out to 7'-6" or 8', you will be able to get 3 full 3 tall stacks of drawers (9 total) plus the cabinets under the sinks. Plus each person gets more than 3' of counter rather than less than 2'. But it really depends on the person. Maybe it's because I got used to apartment living with pedestal sinks and no drawers or because there are no female members of my household so we don't have the same bathroom space needs.

i've read here about windows on two walls. Both of your ideas have that. I like them both.

I wouldn't want either of them, to be honest. Give me a decent shower, no tub, and a bit more space to move around in.

The original options are the choice of Scylla and Charybdis. Both are bad.

This is BY FAR the best thing shown yet on this thread -- it's not all that spacious, but it's sleek and keeps things in line -- it works:

However, it's important to note that this gives you a NARROW shower. I have a shower that very size, and it's acceptable ... but it feels small, and I'm a small person. If I were larger, I'd absolutely knock my elbows against the wall and the door while washing my hair. I'd absolutely give up a bit of the vanity to get at least 36" width in the shower.

You're also going to have a NARROW tub here. Could you bump the window above the tub into a bay (or a box bay)? It wouldn't actually add more space, but it would add visual space.

The tub and vanity are perfectly located ... you'll appreciate the light from the large window-over-tub being reflected in the mirror.

I'd go with open shelves for the linen space ... and an attractive basket-type hamper underneath. Again, this would be about visual space.

OP, you say you "need" two sinks. No, you don't. You want repetitive sinks. You need storage space at the sink. If you go with a single sink, you can have a stack of drawers on each side, providing each spouse with ample space. With a stack of drawers for each spouse, all those bottles and brushes can be kept hidden away ... without at-sink storage, your countertop will forever be cluttered.

Finally, yes, plan for a door that swings outward into the bedroom. It's not typical, but I have it in my bedroom, and it's not an issue at all.

Hi Mrs Pete,

Sleek is one of my favorite words :)

The vanity can be 6' long (just like the one she has in her drawing) to allow for a 3' deep shower.

Naf-naf and Pete, thanks for those suggestions. I like them and going to take your design.

Someone asked me for surrounding rooms and layout. I dont have a final plan yet and a designer is still working on it. But, this is pretty close. Again, it could change to optimize the use of space and also s0me money. I'm also thinking to flip the master w-in closet and bath positions so that the baths are next to each other. my designer told that it could save some plumbing money.

If this is the home you plan to grow old in, I suggest you consider making it accessible. You need 5' of wheelchair turning space and the shower situated so a wheelchair can be rolled into it. This might necessitate stealing some space from the closet and guest bath, but worth it should one of you fall ill or break something.

I agree that the door swing would be a big concern with this layout, especially if the vanities remain adjacent. Is a pocket door an option?