Adding a (toilet + stackable laundry) in an existing closet space on f

9 years ago

I have been longing to add a half bath on the first floor. I finally came up with the idea of converting an existing closet space near the dinning area.

Here is a picture of the space but how to do the layout is my dilemma right now.

Here are my thoughts and please any suggestions and inputs will be greatly appreciated and thanked. I will also post progress on here.

***Replace the big window with a shorter one that slides..
***Install a vanity under the smaller window
***Install a toilet to the left
***Install a stackable washer and dryer to the right
***Have only a one door entrance. When opened, You see the vanity and window.

Any suggestions, I am totally open to modifications..Thank you so much in advance!

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Sandybean

9 years ago

Wow, really bad idea to have a powder room open into the dining area. Would it be possible to put a solid wall across the area and place the door on one of the sides, either the kitchen or, preferably, the living room area? Even if you have to place wall further into dining area.

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Ike U.
Original Author
9 years ago
Just to clarify, this is the space I am looking to convert. The rest pictures are just ideas to help explain what I am talking about.
Ike U.
Original Author
9 years ago
Here is a better picture of the space before I ripped out the carpets. Just to get a better view of my description. Please help and Thanks!
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disfromage
9 years ago
Are you sure you want a bathroom in what looks like your dining room? Have you talked with a plumber to see what is involved with doing this project? It is not a simple or inexpensive undertaking. That said, I do understand you wanting to do this, but question if it's really a great idea? It might be...
Ike U.
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks for your comment. The first floor has just a living room/ dinning space and kitchen. This spot seems to be the only place that would fit a half-bath addition on the first floor. The full-bath is on the second and that the only one in the whole house, A pain to share and climb upstairs all the time..hence why I was looking for a space for the toilet downstairs. I have asked a plumber and he said it's installable. I am brainstorming for now
leelee
9 years ago
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Changing the window involves the outside of the house. Try to do a vanity that would be below the window. It's just for handwashing.

Are you on a slab or is there a crawl space under the house? I'm not an expert but I would think that adding a toilet would be a major undertaking with all the plumbing involved.
leelee
9 years ago
First remove the knotted curtains. They must look terrible from the outside too.
leelee
9 years ago
I hope this works for you. You did a great job on the floors and the area is now basically just wasted space. You could also do pocket doors that would save floor space.
User
9 years ago
If you have a basement, sure, it's doable. For a BIG price. But no one finds a bathroom next to the front door or in a dining room appetizing. In fact, that's a big pet peeve turnoff to most. Much less the window to the street right there that ensures no privacy. And negatively alters the look of the front of your house by changing the window.
Ike U.
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks all for your comments. The location of this current closet is by the side of the house. Yes there is a basement underneath this first floor and a plumber said a toilet is installable with no problems. Just trying to make the best use of the space to mitigate the drawbacks. I really need an extra toilet in the house and it seems like this is the only spot that I could locate one..
Kristin Kent
9 years ago
We added a half bath off our kitchen because we were in the same situation as you- one bath in the house on the second floor. We converted a pantry into a half bath. It was money well spent, in my opinion. Just insulate it well to avoid sound travel to the main living areas.
Ike U.
Original Author
9 years ago
@kekado..Thanks for your comment. do you mind posting pics? That would be motivating. It's really been a pain having only one bathroom in the house. Thanks!
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
9 years ago
IMO this will only work it the entry can be from the entry door side any other entry is just gross and would be a bigger turn off than 1 bathroom .Where is you laundry now that for sure can’t fit in this space . A plumber can do anything but have you asked how much, this requires a stack a sewer line which involves digging up the basement floor . IMO you would be better of installing a bathroom in the basement There are also codes that need to be followed , just because you can squeeze all this stuff in the space does not mean it meets code
Ike U.
Original Author
9 years ago
Appreciate your inputs. So the idea is such that the door when opened will only see a pretty window and nice vanity. Upon entering, you will then see the toilet on the far left end and the stackable washer and dryer on the far right end..Thanks all. I'm sure there may be a genius workaround to this or maybe not...
Anne Duke
9 years ago
I have a powder room that opens to the family room and kitchen. There's a stairway separating the kitchen and powder room Nevertheless, when I have guests, it's the one thing I hate about my house.
User
9 years ago
Doesn't look like you can afford to lose 60" of depth there, even if you could manage a more non offensive layout.
leelee
9 years ago
what about those curtains?
Sandybean
9 years ago
Yes Ike, we all understand that you will only see a vanity and window, but we are all in agreement that it will still be a bad idea. Did you see my question above? Would that be doable?
Leelee I'm sure the sheers are like that because they had floors done and this keeps them out of the way. There is a curtain rod so I'm assuming that there are curtains that were taken down.
raineycarole
9 years ago
How long do you plan on living in the house? If you'll be there long-term, go with what your needs and budget are. If an awkward bathroom works for you, go for it.
Ike U.
Original Author
9 years ago
...wow! Seems like I may have to seriously reconsider..looks like it will be an obstacle should I decide to resell the house..Thanks for all your inputs, comments and suggestions! Appreciated!!