Please help: 16 x 11 Master Bath + Closet Layout

11 years ago

Would appreciate your thoughts about the following floor plan options for master bath/closet remodel. In particular, which would have the best flow for husband and wife using the area at the same time?

Thanks!

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dibgar

11 years ago

I posted your pictures in the body of the message for easier comparison.

I prefer #3 because the vanity is a bit longer than it is in #1 and #5. Also, with the closet enclosed, you have more place for hooks, etc. on the interior walls.
What kind of doors do you plan to put on your closets? I prefer to close off the closet so that moisture from the shower won't get into the clothes. There seems to be more potential for that in #4 unless you are careful to always keep the closet doors closed.

Are you planning new or doing a remodel?
I would love to enclose our toilet in a separate space; but we cannot easily move plumbing in our remodel, so we are stuck with the shower and toilet in the same small room.

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Olychick
11 years ago
I love #3. That closet would be decadent, the traffic flow looks like you'd never be bumping into one another when entering shower or wc, and lots of space around the vanity so the other person could be there, too, or walk past with no problem. #4 is intriguing...I love the walk thru shower and separate closets, but it looks like it would be too crowded passing by the vanity to get to the far closet or exiting the wc.
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kirkhall
11 years ago
My favorite is #2. I think that in #3, you have the potential to run into a traffic jam at the initial doorway (at the sinks). #2 allows you to walk through anywhere (closet) and not knock into someone's behind.
At least, that is how I see it.

I agree that #4 is too crowded. #5, I see the far sink being rarely used. #1 can only realistically have 1 sink in there (rather than 2, unless you make your linen closet a sink).
kirkhall
11 years ago
My favorite is #2. I think that in #3, you have the potential to run into a traffic jam at the initial doorway (at the sinks). #2 allows you to walk through anywhere (closet) and not knock into someone's behind.
At least, that is how I see it.

I agree that #4 is too crowded. #5, I see the far sink being rarely used. #1 can only realistically have 1 sink in there (rather than 2, unless you make your linen closet a sink).
janecat
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks for the feedback.

I appreciate the advice on using closet doors to keep out moisture. Probably would use pocket doors for 1 and 2, Bi-fold or sliding for 4, and Standard doors for 3 and 5. I like to use a pocket door where I can but realize there are drawbacks... e.g., you can't put electrical, plumbing or hang pictures on the wall hiding the door.

This will be a major remodel. #4 is close to the current layout but the shower and toilet are together in a very small compartment and the sinks back up against the bedroom wall. We currently have two narrow doorways (no doors) for entry from the bedroom.

If anyone is still reading... for option #2, would it seem odd to walk through the bathroom to get to closet? I could split the sinks apart and put the doorway in the middle, creating a hallway of sorts to closet. Alternatively, I could do the exact same bathroom along the back wall and put the closet in the front, but would lose the long, uninterrupted wall for closet rod.

I favor #2 and #3 and I think the plumbing cost for number #2 would be less because everything is in one straight shot across an interior wall.
blondelle
11 years ago
Is the closet going to be closed off? If not, you will have the humidity from the shower in the closet inviting mildew. If you do close it off, your bathroom area will fell very cramped. Do you have closet space elsewhere? It just seems you're making a small, cramped bath just to have more closet space. Not sure if that's a good trade off, for resale reasons, or for your comfort in using the bath.
coolbeansw
11 years ago
I like #3 the best for flow and separation of the closet from the bath (for humidity reasons). I'd consider decreasing the length of the bottom closet wall to get a little more room in the bathroom.

#4 would be my second choice.

#1 -- feels cramped in the bath side. #2 -- I wouldn't want to have to walk through the bathroom to get to the closet. #5 -- least favorite because the shower's too small and separate vanities chop up the space too much.