I vote Option 1--I hate to open the door/walk by the open door & see the toilet. A nice vanity is much more welcoming.

I like Option 1 too. Is that a window on the left side...I think having natural light near the vanity is nice.

I also like option one. I agree with mydreamhome that walking in and seeing the vanity would be much nicer.

My reason is similar to mydreamhome and therenee's (not wanting to see the toilet) but I prefer option 2. In option 1 the door has to be almost fully open to see the toilet while in option 2 the toilet would be visible anytime the door is left partially open.

I agree with orcasgramma and would tend to go with Option 2. What is your line of site from outside the bathroom? Is this a master bath or accessed from a hallway?

I much prefer option 1. Our hall bathroom is set up like number two and I hate seeing right into the toilet from the hallway. It is not too pleasant. It depends on your line of sight though as well. I still prefer option 1.

I prefer Option 2. The vanity is nearer the door so you can get ready after the shower or wash hands after using the toilet and leave. Might not be an important consideration for you. Also, I agree with PP that you will have to leave the door fully open before you see the toilet.

I think 1/2 of the people are reading your diagrams wrong, so can you clarify?

When I first looked, I thought the door was on the "E" wall (as they are posted here--the left side). But, after another person said, no opt 2, I looked again, and see that I think maybe the door is actually on the "N" side (top) of your diagram?

I think the consensus is, whichever layout is the one that when the door is partially open you can't see the toilet is the one we'd choose.

Also, if I did option 2 (if the door is on the top), then I might also look into a 42x36 shower...

Why not put a larger shower in? Either option you have room for a 42" shower - is it going to get used a lot?

Thank you all for the feedback. Sorry for not posting sooner. I've been busy trying to make decisions on the house.

Here's a bigger picure of the area:

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I hope the above makes more sense.

TorontoTim.... I guess we can make the shower bigger. I guess I was thinking we need 36" space for either a vanity (option 1) or toilet (option 2). I guess if we choose option 1, the shower will stay the same size because I prefer to have a 36" vanity.

I don't think the shower will get used a lot.

I just finished designing my home (something I've never done before - but loved doing it) and I put in a walk-in shower without a door and absolutely love it. I think you have possibly a chance to utilize your space much more efficiently yet do something like that. My initial thought is to put the shower on the door wall corner.
Questions:
1. Is this a remodel or a new construction, that would make a huge difference?
2. Is it a master bath or a bath for everyone?
3. It appears to me that it may be a master and the bedroom is a dead end so people aren't going to be passing by this unless it is to go to the bedroom, is that correct?
4. If it is a remodel, are you going to be doing tiling or having to put in new floor underlayment, etc. ?
5. Could the shower be relocated?
Thoughts:
1. I would consider doing things creatively and that would mean the shower if you wanted to make it into a walk-in can be creatively designed into a different configuration. So then it gives you more possibility.
3. Storage, I have tons of storage in my house and try to put it where ever I can. I don't see any kind of linen closet outside the room or in. I did a couple different things in each of my bathrooms (3) The master I have towers on each side of the sink that holds all my towels, toilet paper, his/her drawers, and basically just a couple things under the sink. I did just one sink.
4. In my towers I put outlets so the hairblower is always plugged in on my side inside the cabinet and my husband could put his shaver plugged in his cabinet.
5. Would you consider putting in a pocket door instead of having the door open into your bathroom? If that is possible it frees up more room for you vanity on the long wall and incorporating storage.
6. Also, do you know if you are using an elongated stool, that will make a difference on the amount of space you need for toilet. I have 2 ADA higher stools and elongated ones and one that is the regular bowl. All are about 17-1/2" wide
7. Also, do you mind if you have a 21" depth vanity or is a little less depth o.k.? I did custom ones and honestly, they were no more expensive than if I would have gone to home depot, lowes, etc. I did painted on 2 and one is oak. Then you determine the top you want. I did a Wilsonart HD formica on one so I could make it whatever size I desired. So don't rule out custom. Or you can take a dresser and drop in your own sink or put a vessel sink. Enough, but hope this gives you some other things to think about.

I have lots of thoughts, but not knowing the answers to some of the above it is hard to know what direction one would go.

Hi,
The expanded layout is helpful. I would have also originally leapt to option 1 because all my hall baths are met head on from the stairs.

Of these, I think option 2 is your best bet given the apparent perspective from the door and that it would put the "throne" further away from the door so that people in the kitchen would have lower likelihood of hearing flushing noise, etc.
I am a bit puzzled by the fact that in this option, the vanity appears to be "inset" in the wall some. If you have the extra few inches, I would push the east wall out that full depth, add the extra space in the width of the shower and then you also have room to put a basket for towels, etc on the floor there between the shower and the vanity. Those 36 x 36 showers are so tight and while it sounds as if this may be a quest type arrangement, you want them to be as comfortable as possible. We squeezed in a shower in our basement to have more room for my husbands family when they visit, and when I use it from time to time I always wish it were more comfortable for them.

If you go with option 1, i would consider whether or not you could flip the door swing to solve for the sight line issue.
Have fun!