Please help with bathroom layout!
Hi everyone! i am finalizing design on my new build and my primary bathroom has me stumped. The architect brought up location of towel rod and robe hook (on the door?) but in debating that, I’m questioning other aspects of the design.
— the shower door against the main bathroom door is going to bug me at some point i suspect
- the vanity is a custom one that i love, but i haven’t pulled the trigger on it yet and maybe i need a smaller one?
- the skinny wall between the bathroom and closet makes niches on that wall impossible
- i am so excited about finally having a tub in my bathroom, but maybe the room isn't big enough for one?
Any and all feedback welcome!
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PROMark Bischak, Architect
last year
littlebug Zone 5 Missouri
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Comments (19)You want to stare in an open door and see a TOILET first? The door will always be closed? No........it wont : ) Yes, sorry. So simple! Cut the linen width to 18. Cut the vanity to 66 inches, and shower to 30 inches width. You will freak when I say that, but. When you shower in a TUB shower, you are standing in a width of about 21 inches! So the 30 is actually quite decent. Otherwise? Eliminate the linen next to vanity, and put a low storage beneath the window, left of entry door 30 wide and 18 deep.. That would keep the vanity size at 72, and shower width as well. That's the best, actually. The master door entry needs to move in any scenario....See MoreMaster bathroom layout help, please
Comments (7)The things I noticed is the oblong (15' width interfering with a seating area in the window corner) vaulted bedroom and how the ceiling interacts with the walls, and the 9' wide side-loaded closet. Also, IMO walking into a luxurious bathroom I'd rather see a freestanding tub as the arrival rather than a shower or lots of sharp corners muddying up the space. So I started by reducing the closet to 7' wide, 60/40 shelving, and moving the bedroom door wall thinking about the ceiling. Keeping at least a 7' or 8' vanity, closed WC, huge shower, and separate closet entry. Just some different viewpoints to ponder....See Morebathroom layout help please
Comments (7)You could add a nice linen cabinet to the right of the shower. I have a freestanding one in my master bath and love that it adds a furniture piece to the space. It’s a nice mix to add to all of the cabinetry and fixtures in a typical bathroom. You could also make the double door into the closet a single door or pocket door to give more wall space. This would allow you to have a bench for seating for times when you physically need it or since your closet is connected to it you could sit to put on pants, socks, etc. I don’t think a 3’ aisle around island in closet is necessary. 2.5’ would be fine and then have a 3’ island, which would be great for folding clothes or for all those things that normally get dumped on a dresser....See MoreMaster Bathroom layout help PLEASE!
Comments (15)for the size room you have, 25K is barely enough. To stretch that budget you HAVE to DIY some things. Demo will prob save you a few thousand. painting will save you a bit more. Sourcing all your tiles and products and looking for bargains, also saves you. I did this for my own bathroom and saved tens of thousands. But I also played GC for mine. I have a lot of pics with diff ideas. See what you think imagine the tub situated under your window since this window is on the other wall. do a longer vanity, even if a portion of it hits under the window. people like countertop space. Or, between the window and the vanity do an open cubby shelving like shown here, or the next one. unless you have a spot next to your shower for a storage area? then you wouldn't need the tower on the vanity BTW, I love all of these tile/shower designs. this is a 60" vanity w/double sinks, tile wainscot behind the tub. I think you have plenty of room to do a longer vanity w/the free tub in the corner. Ignore the style on this one, but you mentioned a tower. here's one w/single sink and tub under the window. Are you on a raised foundation? becuase if there was someway to move that toilet, it would really help the layout. this bathroom design is pretty close to your layout. you have a longer space on that back wall so your toilet would be between tub/shower. I really like this tile You could basically copy this herringbone on the floor and up the wall, but use larger tiles. (like 4x16 ) Or, you could do a larger hex tile like this black one (or gray or white) and instead of tiling around the tub, do a wainscot/board and batten, like you see here behind this tub. To save money, learn how to DIY this. It's not that difficult. plenty of online tutorials. this is a board/batten. really amps up your space, but would cost you 1-2K to have this done. materials for this can be bought for a few hundred. Do it yourselves (it's mainly math) and save that money for something else. what about something like this? see the board and batten wrapped around the vanity wall to the tub wall? notice the wall mount faucet for the tub? this is a nice, classic look. Then you'd have your toilet, the shower on the other wall. The tile in the shower looks like a 4x16 Shiplap w/a vinyl MDF for damp areas is another option I love this soft blue roman shade too. In this viewpoint, you have the tub with nothing on the wall and a freestanding faucet. Prob your cheaper option. (I really like the first picture I posted. I love the design, the tile work and the items used. Modern Boho. instead of the wainscot , use the white subway tile. However, a tile wainscot will cost more money because of the labor involved) trying to photoshop this tub but the view/angle in the photo is from the other direction. see how it's simple tub w/the wall mount faucet? what if you did that w/it placed on the back wall like shown here in the pic? (look at this view as if you're staning in front of your window. Like the one above w/the Blue vanity. you may have to rotate the one end under the window in order to get the toilet to fit in there. just depends on the size tub you got. you could do a little makeup spot if that countertop takes it under the window. I did find one picture that is almost identical to your layout. (minus the toilet and an extra window) This is a small freestanding tub and would totally work for your room. You could rotate towards the back wall so that you have a longer space on the vanity wall. here's a shower tile option. white subway w/a long niche. source out the tile yourself by shopping around, looking online/craigslist for leftovers you can use. If you buy the shower faucets/hardware individually (example, Kohler Purist on Amazon can save you money if you buy single items at a time) you could save some money. when buying your shower valve, make sure to get it for your specific model shwerhead. if you want the handheld, see if you get a valve that controls both....See More
rockybird
last yearYou could tile the wall facing the vanity, add controls and move the door over. You could also add a pocket door to the master bath if you wanted.
Mrs Pete
last yearlast modified: last yearRandom thoughts:
- Flip the closet door swing so it swings into the room ... as shown, you're covering up a portion of your clothes. This means you'll have to enter the closet and close the door to reach these clothes.
- In the closet, I would go with a long hanging rod on each side of the closet ... and a set of shelves (maybe for shoes?) in the center back. This arrangement would make it easier to reach clothing.
- The bathroom you've planned will work, but it's minimal, and that means you'll always be cramped.
- Swinging this door out into the bedroom might be an improvement too.
- Another poster already suggested moving the shower door to the left so it doesn't interfere with the door ... good suggestion. An alternative is to go with sliding doors; this would also allow you hanging space for one towel.
- Assuming you move the shower door, keep the shower head where it is ... you want the water streaming in from the end away from the door ... better for you when you step in.
- You're right to ask where you'll hang shower towels ... the back of the door is a good idea.
- How wide is your toilet spot? You need 30" ... well, actually, you need 15" on each side from the center line.
- I'm thinking your vanity is just over 5'? I'd downsize to a single sink. Aside from the vanity, you have no storage in this bathroom ... so a bank of doors on each side of a single sink would be very welcome. This bathroom really can't support two users at the same time anyway ... with only 3'1" between the shower and the vanity, you'd constantly be bumping into one another.
- With only 3'1" of walking aisle, you might consider stealing space from the closet. Right now you have 3'2" of walking space down the middle of the closet ... this is comfortable, but if you were to make one side of the closet into shelves, you'd have 10" extra for the bathroom. (Hanging space requires 24", whereas a good shelf for folded clothes only needs to be 14".) Personally, I think I'd rather have that space in the bathroom.
- With space at a premium, why isn't the vanity scootched allll the way to the wall on the right?
- Where is your trash can? Where is your hamper? Where are you storing towels? Where are you storing toilet paper and extra toiletries?
- You're really spending a lot of space to showcase that freestanding tub. You have 11' of length? If you scoot a smaller tub into the space where you now have the toilet, could it "line up with" the shower? Then move the toilet to the corner next to the vanity. This would give you a long walking aisle down the middle of the bathroom.
My best idea -- I drew this on the computer, and the clarity isn't the best ... note that this gives you ample walking space and storage in the bathroom -- I put a towel bar on the back wall, but the computer wouldn't allow me to put on on the back of the door. Note that this bathroom contains no "pinchpoints".
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last yearWe’re not dealing with an ideal size for sure, but the constraints are because I'm balancing a bunch of other needs in a small lot So it’ll be a compromise no matter what, but hopefully a happy one. Here is where we landed on the redesign…
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