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Which is the better layout for upstairs master?

10 years ago

We are adding a second story above our garage that will include a master bedroom, master bath, and an attached nursery (to be converted to a large walk-in closet in the future). We have settled on two potential layouts, one with a larger bathroom, one with a larger bedroom. Which is better?

Larger Bathroom
Larger Bedroom

Comments (8)

  • 10 years ago

    i'd say a larger bathroom but i'm not wildly fond of your long narrow footprint for it. hmmm.

    Liz W thanked Judy Mishkin
  • 10 years ago
    you definitely want a tub? I'd vote for a much larger shower space along the entire far wall and put your toilet where the shower is. we have a long narrow bath like this and a large shower area really makes the space feel massive.
    Liz W thanked econnell
  • 10 years ago

    I'd go for a larger bath, but with a larger shower area.

    Liz W thanked User
  • 10 years ago

    There are a number of reasons I prefer the larger bathroom, including that the tub won't share a wall with the nursery possibly creating a sound issue while baby is sleeping. I also think creating a nice spacious master bathroom is a better choice, unless you want a bedroom that is for much more than sleeping. But I would also rethink the bath shower area as several others have commented. I don't like jacuzzi tubs and would downgrade to a nice soaker tub, larger shower area and move toilet to the shower wall.

  • PRO
    10 years ago
    I think some people are missing the sitting area.
  • 10 years ago

    I cannot speak for anyone but myself, however I did see the sectional couch in the corner of the larger bedroom. That is why I put n the caveat about whether the owners want the bedroom for more than sleeping. Some people want a place other than their bed for reading, television etc. However, based on the layout, the television is not really set up for optimal viewing from the sectional, therefore it would be a reading nook, perhaps? However, there is no coffee table, bookshelves or anything else that makes the room seem like an oasis from daily life. The area is not, imo, well integrated in to the rest of the room. It strikes me as very cramped and not at all functional, more like an afterthought than an integral part of the whole.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Larger bathroom would be nice, looks pretty small in the other option.