Bathroom layout help

15 years ago

We are remodeling our 1 1/2 story 1920's home. We are going to dormer the attic space and add a master suite. I could really use some advice about the plans we are looking at. The blocked of space to the right is where the dormer ends - we're probably going to put some built in cabinets or something in part of the space. My husband likes the plan with the sinks flanking the tub but I really dislike the toilet placement in that one. I prefer the one with the shower stall across from the toilet area. Maybe add some transom windows in the interior wall to the shower for extra light. He thinks that this plan makes the bathroom seem less open, less dramatic. What do you think?

By the way, for finishes we are thinking a vintage style (1920's in keeping with the house). We want hex tile, subway tile, metal wash stands, pedastal soaking tub, mostly white with a little black accents.

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Olychick
15 years ago
One of the features I like of the split sink plan is that you could look out the window over the tub when you are standing at the sinks. The natural light would also be nice for applying make up, if you wear it.

I also like that someone could slip in and use the toilet without getting in the way of the person stepping out of the shower; plus I wouldn't want to use the toilet while someone was showering, nor would I like to be in the shower viewing someone using the toilet. Sorry, I guess I agree with your husband. Maybe some great space planners here will offer other options.
hannahisreallycool
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks olychick! I'm not looking to validate my opinion... I guess I'm just looking for some outside perspective (which you gave).
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terezosa / terriks
15 years ago
I much prefer the 2nd plan, especially if you can put in a pocket door to provide privacy for the toilet/shower area. We have our toilet and shower in a separate room, and we don't have issues with someone needing to use the toilet while someone else is showering since we do have more than one bathroom in the house. I agree that the placement of the toilet in the first plan is awkward.
wi-sailorgirl
15 years ago
I greatly prefer the second plan. I don't know what kind of shower you're planning on, but if you're thinking about glass, what about eliminating the wall between the vanity and the shower. That would open the room up so much. By having a wall or pony wall by the toilet, you'd have enough "coverage" there that you wouldn't see the toilet immediately when you walked in the door.
marija
15 years ago
How about this (maybe I should draw instead):
- take first plan, don't touch sinks/tub
- take out the toilet
- shift door and shower to the left
- put toilet in the nook between shower and dormitory, facing sink
- put any wall between shower and toilet, half wall would probably work best, with top part in glass

Voila, toilet is out of way and out of sight.
tn2nadoes
15 years ago
How much wall space do you have at the end of the Dormer? I am guessing at least enough to stand up in as in version 2 you have the shower there... are the shower & bath in your layout set in stone? Can you play with sizes?

OK, I have version 3... hope I can talk you thru it. Using Version 2 as a guide, keep the shower where it is, move the bathtub to the "nook" are between V2 toilet and outside wall. Toilet moves to other side of wall from tub, situated so it gets part of the window. Toilet is "boxed" in, with a pocket door on the side, for privacy.
Depending on which way the window is situated and how much natural light coming in that window will effect looking in the mirror (for make up and such), the sinks can either be left where they are in version 2, or moved along the wall to the closet (which would require the closet door to move- again I suggest a pocket door). To keep the whole place open looking, use half walls between the shower/tub area and the rest of the bathroom. You can finish the half wall with glass block, which lets in the light, and provides openness while simultaneously providing privacy. Last but not least, I'd put in a sky light above the tub - if you can get a big enough one, it would provide light and open/airy feel for the whole bathroom. IF you can get away with it and not ruin the feel of the house, I'd also put in a long, but narrow, set of casement windows over the tub.