Expand the size of the shower and then do a large built in linen cabinet in the remaining space. If there's a window above the tub and/or shower (unclear, based on what you've posted), make it a clerestory window. Remove the existing linen cabinet and just have that be a larger make-up table/dressing area.

Or if you decide to leave the windows the way they are, a dresser could be a good idea. My neighbor and I both have the same floor plan. We both remodeled our MB last year. I replaced the built in tub with a freestanding one. She really didn't want a tub at all, so she put in a freestanding dresser. The best answer is just to do whatever will work best for you. Hopefully we'll all be living in these places until the end of our time and if the next owner doesn't like it, it will be their problem. :-)

I think a tub in a "forever home" for seniors isn't necessary. As we age, getting in and out of a tub is a hazard. You will be 80. As for future sales being impacted by the lack of a tub, well, your heirs will deal with that when the time comes.

We are in our forever (read last) home. There are two full bathrooms, one half bathroom, and no tub. That said, we do have a hot tub that my husband uses daily (old jock) which he keeps immaculate. It is on a deck area, accessible from the master bathroom, with an outside shower in the summer months.

I use a large bureau in the tub space. Holds towels, etc. The piece can be fun...

i will love to read comments...for the tub, nix the tub.

With our small 9x10 bathroom I put in a soaking tube that is 48" long but twice as deep as a standard tub and shower combo.

One could also have put in a storage cabinet for towels and toilet paper etc.

Is this the only bathroom ? If not do a tub in the other one.I for sure would be rearranging the space for a much bigger clset and a smaller bathroom. I am in my late 70s I do bath every night but I will tell you I sure do not want a huge bathroom to clean all the time but I do need clothes storage and lots of it for the 2 of us.

I don’t see any where to hang a towel or robe near the shower. I would put in a towel warmer, hooks for robes. I cannot read any of the dimensions, but if this is a home to age in place, I would make sure there is adequate room to get a wheelchair into the shower if ever needed and into to toilet area as well. That corner and doorways appear cramped.

As far as having a tub, if you have visiting relatives with small children they may appreciate a tub. Why can’t one of the other bathrooms have a tub/shower?

Can you still redesign the bathroom for a better layout?

Not loving the whole thing. You want the view into the bath to be the door to a poo closet?

Wheelchairs? I want 36 inch door clearance at lest.

Nothing wrong with having a tub, ( heavens, you're 61 , not 91 !!! ) just lose the free standing concept. It's inconvenient, you have to clean around it, and you have no place to set anything down. Plenty of great looking alcoves can be built in.

Pocket doors to a bath? No. Noisy. I took the little closet

in the hallway , 1/2 inch scale plus/minus ......: )

I haven't read through the comments and am not really commenting on design: In every bathroom I seem to have the same problem: nowhere to put clothes I've take off/clothes I'll be getting into when I get in the shower or bathtub: My pajamas/clothing end up in balls on the floor - there just isn't enough space on the vanity top (which is often damp, anyway) the back of the toilet...

I wish I had the space for an extra hook (or two) or rack or something...

If you want only minimal changes, yes add plumbing for tub but don't install it, add a dresser and a chair or bench you can sit on.

If you're open to bigger changes, that's a different story.

How about a nice patio off the master bedroom into that space?

If there are bathtubs in any other bathrooms, the master doesn’t need it. I agree with @Carrie B that a place for clothes, robes and towels is more important. And who doesn’t want a towel warmer? Do the indulgent, selfish thing.

But if I were you, I would invite comments on the layout - @Jan Moyer asked if you would like comments.

The pros here are great. Take the free advice on layout.

Thank you all for your input! I will certainly use to make a few changes.

I would also suggest reconsidering that toilet closet. If someone has to use a walker or even a wheel chair, that is not convenient.

Good luck!!

Can you make changes to the layout placement of the fixtures?

At this time we are getting ready to frame up walls so I do not want to change the shower and it is the right size for us. Both pocket doors will be eliminated and will just have one door swing into the bathroom. The window is in place and it’s a large picture window so having the toilet behind the door under this window doesn’t appeal to me. We are in the country with no one behind us to see in that window but I’d like to enjoy the view in other ways! I can rearrange other fixtures.

I have a space like this in my master bath. Also by a window. I have a chair and my scale there. Never miss the tub.

Yet another case of why you scrutinize a thousand!!! ways.........any floor plan before any foundation or footers are in place.

Stop now and get a expert in accessible design to figure it out. If this is your forever home it will pay off to make sure this important room can be used safely if needed.

I agree with Jan Moyer except we have a pocket door in our small primary suite and I don’t find the noise any greater than a regular door (our contractor used a very solid wood door). The original doorway was only 28”.

I would skip the coffee bar idea. I don’t eat or drink where there is a toilet, even an enclosed toilet space. I don’t lounge in the bathroom, either. Toilet, tub, accessible shower, sinks, hamper, towel storage, makeup mirror, and good exhaust vent for removing steam/moisture and odors….all you need for a very nice bathroom.

We are now 70+. We remodeled our ensuite 20 yrs ago and put in a tub across the back wall after removing a miniscule shower and a huge dead space in the corner. Fast forward to current year. We live in an area in California where draconian water restrictions make taking a bath a rather expensive endeavor. We now aim for 10 min. max showers and have water flow restrictors on everything. The issue that arises is that if we go over our base allotment of water the cost per unit triples. The other issue is getting in and out of the tub shower is a bit scary for me. If you have unfettered water use, a big shower with loads of space with possible wheel chair access is ideal. In my current house my towels and bed linens share a small 18” wide linen closet in the hall I cannot begin to tell you how many times I have wanted towel storage in the bathroom. And a place for dirty laundry. i think a tall wall cabinet for towels and extra bath mats plus room a decent supply of paper products (I keep my TP from Costco in the garage and put a half dozen rolls in the cab under the single basin) with a hinged top storage bench along side with a row of hooks above it under the winwow would be nice. In our house with a single sink in the bathroom there is not a lot of space for hanging much of anything so I built a hook board instead of a a towel bar and there are 5 hooks, more than enough for towels plus the robe or whatever I have on when I go to shower. I know this doesn’t address your design issues but I wanted to share some insights about space usage, tub accessibility, and water concerns. For us, as two retirees avoiding $300 water bills is important