Advice please re: master bed/bath/closet layout
Hellooo! I’m so excited to get feedback on this! We are planning a complete cut of our 1981 master bath with some layout changes. We are doing it ourselves (mostly); husband is in construction and we’ve done a lot of renovations over the years (I’m kinda over it though!!).
So, our bathroom is definitely not ‘master’.. it’s a long narrow space: 18x5’. I’m attaching the current layout plus proposed option and a few pics. I thought about taking 2-2.5’ from the office but actually realize now we don’t have to..yay! Instead we will replace the 8’ window with a smaller one (6’) in the corner. This will allow us to change our bedroom layout which means we can move the bathroom entry so we have more room for the closet.
Would love thoughts/advice re: anything in the layout. Bathroom, closet, bedroom, etc... Any ideas would be appreciated! Many thanks in advance!!
Note: I posted a different post earlier today but forgot to tag ‘closets’ and can’t seem to edit, so reposting. Thanks!
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donnatrus
4 years agoRelated Discussions
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Comments (24)Abfabamy, yeah that's a tower with glass either side. The inspiration for this design was actually taken from this bathroom. http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6334654/thumbs/Gorgeous-Bathrooms- (Ignore the first four pictures [they're from another bathroom] and see the last picture for the shower). I was trying to replicate that design, with a few changes to suit my personal tastes. I could do a half wall, but was trying to keep as much glass as possible, as I much prefer that look. I think there's enough privacy for the toilet behind the tower, and I doubt two people would be using the toilet and shower at the same time. I dunno, it's getting late here, so I'll fiddle around with the design some more tomorrow, see what I can come up with. Thanks x...See MoreMaster bath / closet layout help please
Comments (6)If I were you'd I'd pose this question to Bevangel--often found in the building forum (you can locate a post by her, click her name, then email her through GW to ask her to post on this). She is very knowledgable about accessible homes/baths, etc. From another post she commented on: "Any room or closet that you want to make wheelchair accessible needs to have a wide enough door (32" minimum) for a wheelchair to get thru. Accessible bathrooms need to have a 5' diameter circle of clear floor space so that a wheel-chair can get turned around in them." So, I worry, right off the bat, that your bathroom isn't wide enough. Plus, having a glass shower front means you won't be able to put in a grab bar on that wall for use for a weaker person to get on/off the toilet.... I think that wall needs to be solid, at least from the half-way point down. If you cannot, under any circumstances move the shower's location, then I would make the closet narrower--at 4' wide only, and give the rest to the bathroom. If you can afford to cut the slab for a shower drain only (this won't be that expensive, in the grand scheme of things...), I'd try moving the shower to across from the sink/toilet and all the way "down" to the wall. Then, have your closet run across the right wall. If you draw that out, you might find you can get a wider area in the center of the bathroom for accessibility. Or, since it is a fairly square space (10x11) you might find that extra expense isn't worth it. Finally, I'd consider making the whole 10x11 space bathroom/linen closet, and building a closet on the door side of the bedroom (just a reach in). Bathroom space would look like a long bath, with lots of space in the "front"/bottom of it. And, along the bottom wall could be a reach in closet or cabinetry set up. This would give you the turning radius needed as well....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 MoreFloor Plan Advice/Help - MasterBed too big, MasterBath too small?
Comments (4)To me, the floorpan seems to make sense as it is. You could extend the bath slightly into the bedroom to give you a longer countertop space, about where the wall of bedroom2 runs, but you need to know if that works with your bedroom furniture. You could also slide the shower over to the back part of your closet, accessed from the shorter end, to slide to toilet down and have more countertop. It depends on your priorities....See More
artistsharonva
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agodonnatrus
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4 years agoSince the master bedroom will have 2 closets, you could make 1 of those closets a built in with cabinets. Keep 1 built in closet for hanging. Plus, having 1 closet helps keep value of home same.
recess can be done there,too
frosted glass doors with lights within would add a nice feature or mirror insert in doors to make room look bigger
donnatrus
4 years agoartistsharonva
4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago
scottie mom
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4 years agoOne more try with the pic
Mine is 18.5” wide and a little deeper than 24, but the shut offs for W/D are hidden in a panel in the back. Cleaning supply in the pullout below. Linens and misc storage above.
scottie mom
4 years agoUploading a photo to Houzz is honestly such a chore.....Hope that helps!!! Your bathroom is going to be super cute and successful :-)
artistsharonva
4 years agoartistsharonva
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoartistsharonva
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoAs for color choices, because it's narrow, I suggest staying with light colors. A lot of white if it were me. If you do a light color paint or stain then a bright light countertop. Less is more in a small space. Mirrors make a space appear bigger too
Here some exmaplesexamples of keeping smaller bathrooms feeling bigger.
Not sure what your style is. Please post some inspiration photos of bathrooms you like.Try searching small bathrooms on pinterest & share, so Houzzers can help give info according to what YOU like ;)
donnatrus
4 years agodonnatrus
4 years agoArtistsharonva, thank you! Love those bathrooms! And I agree. I definitely plan to keep the bathroom fairly light. Light to medium stained wood (or paint if I have to), light walls, light flooring and light tile. I’m attaching photos of the granite we will be using. It’s got some white, grey, cream, bronze and black. But generally fairly light. I’ll make a board with what I’m thinking. And am also attaching a few photos of bathrooms I like for various reasons. :)
Would love any thoughts on this, or anything else re: the layout. Thanks!!
donnatrus
4 years agoThis is my general idea... with my granite. :) No tile choices yet for floor or shower, but simple and not busy.
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