Add 1/2 bath to laundry room or convert walk in pantry to half bath
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convert 2nd full bath to half bath?
Comments (7)I agree with Palimpsest's suggestion of making it a 3/4 bath (i.e. a full bath with a shower instead of a tub). That would let you shrink it so it doesn't eat into the LR, and create more separation, but it will still list as a 2BR/2ba on any real estate listing. (I've never seen "1.75 bath" in a listing--a full bath is a place where you can wash yourself, and whether that's a shower or a tub it's still a full bath; AFAIK people just call it a 3/4 bath to be more precise, but a realtor's still going to call it 2 bath). I think the 3/4 bath idea will accomplish both of the things you want to accomplish here. It will let you shrink the space and give it more separation and privacy, but it will still keep your house technically as a 2BR/2ba, so when you're trying to sell it, potential buyers won't automatically cross you off the list as soon as they read "1.5 bath" in your listing. Also, maybe this is a stupid question, but not seeing your layout I can't be sure. So here goes: Is there any way things can be reoriented in that bathroom so that it doesn't open directly into the living room? What are the other walls adjacent to, and what's nearby, and where is it at least theoretically possible to move the door to? Could it possibly open into a hallway?...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 MoreGet rid of half bath in exchange for pantry or bigger kitchen?
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Comments (22)Adding a bed/bath doesn't always add value. If you aren't changing the size of the house by having an addition for the third bedroom and second bath, then you probably won't see any additional value added. In fact, as mentioned above, you could very well have a reduced value based on the newly non-functional 3/2. Any buyer and/or appraiser would have to take into account the cost to restore it to a functional layout. Walking through a bedroom to get to a bedroom doesn't add value. Having a very small bedroom (7x10) would be a detriment in my market and possibly in your market. I agree that the best way to add a bedroom/bath to this home is through a well thought-out addition. It would need to look natural as if it was an original part of the house rather than an after-thought. Consider working with an architect. It's possible that an (actual) architect could come up with a functional floorplan within the current footprint....See MoreKW PNW Z8
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