Floor Plan Design Advice for Main Bedroom Ensuite +closets!
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Ensuite #2 for bedroom #3 renovation (work-in-progress)
Comments (119)@apple_pie_order We will likely do the laundry room/guest bathroom renovation before we do the blue bathroom for my mother. That way, when we do start working on Mom's bathroom, there will be one she can use. I need to clean up my room. It's got too much junk in the way for her to easily get to the bathroom. My brother using my bathroom is short-term, but I eventually want to add some shelves, possibly cabinets, etc for more storage. I want to have storage for toilet paper, wet wipes, tissues, etc. It's so nice to be able to take a shower whenever I want instead of having to drive over to my friend's house and hope no one is doing laundry or having people wanting to come in to use the bathroom while I'm showering (friend only has the one bathroom). I made a To Do list for the bathroom (in no particular order) Remove tools & junk-- find storage for them Clean up floor & counter Install robe hook Move or trim peg on board with pegs that interfere with door Fix cut joist under the tub Cut access panel under tub from closet Change out overflow & drain for tub Replace faucet & lavatory drain Replace S-trap with either in-wall vent stack or AAV Open up wall behind toilet to examine any pipes (possibly merge tub vent) Sand & paint vanity Install new hinges & pulls on vanity + magnets to help doors stay shut Sand & paint dresser Install new knobs on dresser Sand & paint door Put mirror on door Sand & paint rough wood trim all around room (door, window, ceiling, etc) Replace trim on vanity with pvc cove moulding Install beadboard, chair rail, and baseboards Replace triple toggle switch with new 20Amp triple rocker switch Replace old GFCI with new Add light switch next to GFCI for vanity light Install vanity light Install light over shower Install bracket to hold mop and broom Build new mirror frame & install new mirror above vanity Figure out some storage for bath slippers It seems like a long list, but hopefully it won't be so bad. I'm thinking shelves or cabinets over the laundry cart will help. I might make cabinets though. It can start as shelves and I can add wood to make them in to cabinets. I was going to raise the toilet up with a platform, but it seems to be ok for now. I might add a small grab bar later on to help me get up if I start to have problems....See Morehis/her ensuite layout advice
Comments (19)Thanks for all the replies -- I really appreciate the input. Weedyacres: One big open bathroom was what we had originally designed with the help of a bathroom designer --just like you suggested :). Picture the same plan with one door from the masterbdrm to the centre of the bathroom infront of the shower. In this plan there were no pocket doors nor interior walls (except pony walls partially blocking each toilet). However, we were convinced to rethink the plan by a few people (a different designer and one relative) who really didn't like the idea (especially two toilets in one open space -despite partial coverage by half walls). So yes, I do see the benefits of having one big space rather than breaking the room into thirds -- but did get cold feet over maybe wishing for more privacy and efficiency in terms of us both needing the bathroom at similar times during hectic mornings. Your question on door style for the interior door leading to shower area has got me thinking we might be able to compromise with a different door with some glass -- not sure if this works in the pocket opening style as space is limited for these interior doors. Houseful and Westvillager: Thanks for pointing out the door swing problems hitting the toilet. We will change the design and have the doors swing the opposite way so they hit the walls near the pocket door (with a door stop). My DH made a quick change from the original design with the bathroom in one open space so we missed the door problem. Thanks for the tip on leaving an extra inch on the end of the vanities and to watch sizing on the linens. We do plan on making each vaniety a little smaller than shown to increase the size of the shower a bit as per the idea posted by Suero. I was planning on putting on a glass door on the shower as I fear water splashing or drafts otherwise. If other people think we would be better off taking down the interior walls to make the bathroom one open space, please post your opinions. I want to get this bathroom right for us and not turn off future buyers (although we are in no hurry to sell this house). Thanks for your help. More suggestions/opinions are very welcome. Carol...See MoreHow do I turn a standard bathroom into a masterbath en-suite
Comments (18)@Pennydesign- yes, suzyq53 is correct; the furniture went in mostly through the deck steps. Little things came up the spiral staircase. @Lindsey, yes the privacy issues from the staircase is an issue. That's yet another detail we have been considering. We'll keep a door on the room. I have worked today on two new plans. Let me know your thoughts/vote! Thank you for your thoughts and time. Comments are welcomed. Please note, I am not a designer. The sketches will eventually be reviewed by my contractor. Another question: If you have the time, tell me how long you think each of these planned renovations should take. I want to compare your thoughts with my estimate. This is my first renovation and I want to make sure I understand the process. Sorry the pics are a bit light. However, picture one has a rectangular walk in closet with 1.5 ft expansion on the bathroom, while picture #2 has an incomplete diagonal privacy wall with 1.5 ft expansion on the bathroom. Please note we have an eastern king bed and side dressers for lighting & our personal items. That means we need about 11 ft for the bed and dressers to go against. Thanks for being interested....See MorePlease Critique Ensuite Master Bath Design
Comments (32)Great job ladies! I have been thinking about this all day, especially what you said about liking the old bathroom. I love it, as well except for the down falls I mentioned before -- not a true en suite, lots of wasted space and the issues with the step up. So with that in mind and all of your great ideas, I thought about how to recreate the original spaciousness getting all that we want with the exception of the office space, Also, the ceiling lines are really beautiful so I tried to maintain a square. I decided that I did not care if the closet was in the master bath. I also wanted to move the toilet from the sight line of the entry from the bedroom because I thought it seemed like a big box in the corner. With the shower, I figure it will be all glass so not as intrusive. I tried to get my linen closet, in the one option but it sacrifices large closet space before the bath for two smaller "closets" in the master (2 x 2) . I think it will be fine as we have a huge armoire in the bedroom, we will have the other closet in the master and this is a vacation home. We will likely never have huge amounts of clothing there....at least until retirement. Instead of the closet plus small dresser on the wall with the small window, I included one long dresser as I did not want to block light from the window. Critique away!...See MorePatrick A
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