Lake House Master Bath configurations
We are almost finished the design phase of our weekend house at the lake. After a lot of meetings with our architects, we asked about a water closet for the toilet in the master bathroom. The house will have 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, so this en suite bathroom should only be used by us in the master bedroom. After reconfigured layout, with the water closet, took space off of the closet as a little off of the bathroom counter. First image is before, second image is after adding the water closet. Would love people's thoughts on 1) the before/after and whether the water closet was worth adding, and 2) in the after, should we take another foot from the closet to extend the bathroom counters (which will have double sinks). Thanks for the thoughts (**Hopefully, people can see the pics. I can see on my phone but not the computer. Pls let me know**).
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PROMark Bischak, Architect
4 years agoRelated Discussions
Master bath in new home - input please!
Comments (13)Is this totally new construction or a renovation? Trying to figure out if some parts of it are locked in place or already there. IMO, the linen closet is the wrong shape - narrow and deep instead of the usual shallow but wide. The things in back are going to constantly be blocked by the things in front. Unless you fold your towels and sheets so they're nearly 3 feet long. The "do I need a tub" thing has been debated here and elsewhere ad nauseum. It's never settled, because some people insist on a tub, some are fine without one as long as there's a tub in another bathroom, and some never take baths and don't want a tub at all. The last group is large enough that I don't think you won't be able to sell your house. That said, I like to at least leave some space that could potentially be allocated to a tub if renovated, so that buyers that want a tub can add one (the cost of renovation is tiny compared to cost of a house). I wouldn't personally want a bathroom without a two-person shower and a two-person tub, but that's just me. Well, me and somebody else. But there are enough that don't mind not having a tub that I wouldn't fret about it. I do like doors on a shower though even in warm climates - it keeps the steam in and avoids drafts, which I find comfortable. Certain types of textured doors look clean for a long time without being washed. I'd consider a decent-sized folding seat that you can pull down for sitting or as a leg rest when needed; the rest of the time you get extra space. I'd also prefer a linear/trench drain at the end rather than a center drain, because drains always feel uncomfortable under my feet. The no-step to get in the shower thing is great - be sure the entire bathroom floor is ever so slightly sloped towards the shower. Mopping the floor clean will become a snap, and you'll be immune from flooding should something spring a leak. The triangular medicine cabinets seem odd or impractical to me, but they may work....See MoreMaster Bed/Closet Configuration & Size?
Comments (28)@nini804 -- thanks, that was my exact thought. It may not be a big deal for us but future buyers may want a bigger master. Since my original post, I've been playing around with the layout even further. Tried a few different layouts/arrangements while keeping the sq footage within 10-15 sf of the original drawing. Attached are 3 different variations (subtle differences) of what I am leaning towards -- again different from the original post. Would like to hear any thoughts/feedback... - First Picture: A couple of 3' openings (no doors) from bedroom to walk-in-closet (WIC). With WIC opened up, all clothing/storage will be behind PAX or some sort of cabinet / doors. NOTE: a variation of this plan could be provide sliding doors for the openings (instead of no-door) and this way all of the cabinets do not have to be covered with PAX/cabinetry. Still exploring my options. - Second Picture: Almost identical as the first picture -- except, WIC is opened up to the bedroom with no doors/wall. WIC & bedroom are separated with an island. This may be a bit dramatic -- making the master suite feel even bigger than it already is. It may also provide a great flow. With this option, ALL clothing/shelving will have to have PAX/cabinetry on it. - Third Picture: Bathroom door is from the bedroom, instead of the closet. ^^ This allows me to gain 3' of extra closet space. I am showing an entry door to the closet but similar to First/Second picture, I may have a couple of openings or no door/wall and just open up the entire area to the bedroom. Thoughts / feedback?...See MoreHis/her wall closets and tiny master bath OR bigger bath/ 7x6 closet
Comments (8)I would opt for bigger bath and one shared closet. Would overall be less cramped for space. If you do the closet with a wall closet system with various drawers and hangers there is more than ample space for you both. If not, then you have too many clothes. In my closet I have 3 drawers and a hanger above those in multiple areas, then I have hangers for long clothes, and we have corner shelving and shelves for storage on top. Lots of space. Shoe rack on the floor under the long clothes....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 Morecramereast
4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago- PRO
Mark Bischak, Architect
4 years ago cramereast
4 years ago
Lindsey_CA
4 years ago@cramereast - "Water closet," as commonly referred to in these forums, means the separate little room that houses the toilet. Mark is picky.
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4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoFor petes sake, a "water closet" is room inside the bathroom that houses the toilet! I would say your water closet could use 6 more inches in width. They can be as small as 3' by 5' but if you don't want it to feel clostrophobic. This may help:
Also, why the heck is it anyone's business how you use the term architect?? Sheesh! It's irrelevant for your issue.- PRO
Mark Bischak, Architect
4 years ago Michele W
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoOP, I would say keep the water closet/toilet room/business room (can't believe some negative nelly made that a point. Probably the same miserable type who would make an issue about someone's use of the term "architect").
The rationale is that if you're sharing the bath with someone, it is nice to be able to have privacy for that particular life duty while someone else may need the bathroom. If you're using an ARCHITECT then you prolly have the type of house that calls for this little nicety. Good luck with your project! Don't let the grouches take the fun out of seeking input on your project.
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Annette Holbrook(z7a)
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Mark Bischak, Architect