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42” bathroom yay or nay.

3 months ago

Hi, my husband and I live in California with three children in a 3/1 with a large yard. We are attached to this place because we have planted so many fruit trees. Also we really cannot afford to move. We can’t do an addition now either but my husband has offered to convert a closet into a bathroom for me. The shower would be 34”x42” and I have a small toilet that will fit and leave the required clearance. I have a cute corner sinks and would do a long thin counter as shown. Would you do this if you only had one bathroom or is it too weird?

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eld6161

3 months ago

I have a tiny bathroom in my NY house.

The shower pan is 30x30.

The room is about 81/2 and 31/2.

Works fine.

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Connecticut Yankeeeee
3 months ago
My first apartment in NYC was 300 sq feet. The bathroom actually had a tub/shower (like 1/2 size tub) and a small toilet and a tiny sink. Fully functional and didn’t feel unbearably cramped. So, yes, I’d definitely do this if I wanted another bathroom.
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Susie May
Original Author
3 months ago
Thanks!
S M
3 months ago
for sure do it!
Design Fan
3 months ago
Consider a pocket door with a lock rather than a hinged door.
Rho Dodendron
3 months ago
MBath in my house is 48" x 54" plus shower. The door swings out into the bedroom.
Iri
3 months ago
Three children and one bathroom? Yes, I would do it. You'll have challenges installing a bathroom to code with proper clearances in that space, so take your time to do it right. Totally worth it.
catbuilder
3 months ago
Is your toilet wall-mounted? If not, have you found a toilet that is less than 21" from the wall to the front of it when installed? You need at least 21" clearance in front of the toilet. Is there any way to grab another 6" from either the room in front of or behind the toilet? You wouldn't need it for the whole 8 feet, just a bump out (or recess) for the toilet area.
Nancy R z5 Chicagoland
3 months ago
They also make corner toilets.
artemis78
3 months ago
We did this two years ago in the same situation. It is great! :) Our shower is the same size and feels plenty big. Wall-hung toilets can help with the clearance--our city requires 24" clear.

What is on the other sides of the long wall? I might also explore poaching or rebalancing space depending on what's there and whether those walls are load-bearing. If you post a floor plan, people may have suggestions.
jessie21
3 months ago
To answer your original question...go for it!! You will be amazed at how wonderful it is to have 2 bathrooms instead of 1. Just an aside, if your current bathroom is a tub/shower combo like most, the standing width of your new shower will probably seem wider to you than a bath/shower combo typically feels.
Susie May
Original Author
25 days ago
Update: Thanks so much for your advice everyone! We did steal 6” behind the toilet and got one that only sticks out 24”! And we put a pocket door! It is half built though nothing is actually installed; we have all the studs up, the pocket door frame, and all the plumbing. I will attach photos when it’s finished! Thanks!
k8cd
19 days ago
Can’t wait to see it!

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