How many bathrooms?

11 years ago

We are in the early stages of the building process and will meet with the architect later this year. I would appreciate any ideas or advice regarding our build.

Our land is located in a resort area and it is not uncommon for 1 or 2 bedroom homes in the area. There will only be my husband and I in the home. This will be our forever home but I always think about the future in case we need to sell.

Our plan is to have 2 master bedrooms, one on the main floor and one on the second level. The upstairs bedroom will have windows on 3 sides to allow for a nice view of the property. We want a basement for an exercise room if there are no problems with the land. We might also add a bed in a separate area in the basement.

This is my question. How many bathrooms do we need for a 2 bedroom? One full bath for the upstairs bedroom and one full bath for the downstairs bedroom. We want a bathroom (full or 1/2) in the basement. Then I guess we would need a 1/2 bath downstairs for visitors.

So, I am counting 3 1/2 bathrooms, or 2 full and 2 half bathrooms. Won't this seem strange for a 2 bedroom house?

If we cannot have a basement then we have no issue because we will have 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths.

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Vith

11 years ago

last modified: 11 years ago

I would say 3-1/4. One for main floor, one for 2nd floor, 3/4 for basement, and a powder room (1/2).

If no basement then do 2-1/2. One for main floor, one for 2nd floor, and powder room (1/2).

If you had the basement room, it would be 3 bed not 2.

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cpartist
11 years ago
Agree with Vith
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houses14
11 years ago
i have 4 bedrooms, bonus room, unfinished basement, and 6 bathrooms
worthy
11 years ago
I'm trying to figure out what a 1/4 bath is. Like the water-closet only baths that I used to find from the late 19th early 20th centuries?
aec2013
11 years ago
I agree with Vith. I don't think it would be too many bathrooms. I think you would be glad to have them, especially when you have guests visiting.
Vith
11 years ago
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Worthy do you mean my 3-1/4? Its 1 + 1 + 3/4 + 1/2. Math is fun? :P
cricket5050
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks for all the replies.

I was confused about the 3/4 bath and never heard of it. After reading more about it a 3/4 bath maybe common in certain areas of the country. I wonder if people who remove their bathtub during remodel to increase the shower realize they are cutting down the bathroom to a 3/4 which might be a factor when selling the house.
Vith
11 years ago
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I would recommend at minimum one tub in the house. You would be surprised, some houses I have seen on house hunters dont even have one tub and that affects resale greatly. It may not be used often but when you need it, you need it.

Guest bathrooms dont really need a tub, just a shower. Think of those freestanding showers you see at stores. It doesnt have to be an oversized shower that takes up as much space as a tub. Lots of bathrooms have just the smaller shower and no tub. Think about it, how often do you really use the tub. They get used most of the time by children. Wife uses it maybe twice a year. Pet cleaning is an occasional use as well.
houses14
11 years ago
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In 6 full bathrooms I have, 3 tubs, 3 showers.

Two tubs are on second floor; third one is on main.

Shower is in basement
lookintomyeyes83
11 years ago
Vith, I'll disagree with your comment, "Guest bathrooms dont really need a tub, just a shower."

It really again depends on your guests. If I'm visiting a friend in a cold Canadian winter, or if I get sick while visiting, or my joints are sore from too much traveling/siteseeing, a hot bath feels WONDERFUL and would be preferred than standing in a shower.

If people do need to put in a guest shower-only, please make it large enough for your guests! Nothing worse than dropping the soap and having to turn everything off, freeze while you pick it up, or worse, bang your elbows while trying to lather!
Vith
11 years ago
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How often do you have guests and how often will they take a bath as a guest? That tub wont be used 99% of the time. Remember you would have other bathrooms in the house with tubs if needed.

I do agree against the tiny showers, I go for the larger ones. If I cant stand in it and move easily then I wont get it. 40" neo angle showers seem to be the sweet spot, large enough to use comfortably but not as large of a footprint as a tub. However, if I am a guest I wouldnt refuse to use a shower because its smaller, just glad to get clean somewhere.