I know those of you with truly small baths can help me out here! I've attached four options for a small upstairs master bath (or ensuite, as they will call them in my new home, Australia). Our personal situation dictates use of modular house builder who have had little to offer once we deviated from their set design. The one rule is that the plumbing back up against an empty space between walls --you'll see that marked VOID in the drawings; some of them I colored in before realizing how poorly that was going to show up. (Creating a second wet wall means increasing cost and allowing another 7" for a second void, so right now that is off the table.) Our big luxury upgrade so far is underfloor heating. There are limits in finishes and cabinetry 'as delivered' that I can rectify after we take possession, so I am trying to get the bones in the right places. Draft 1 is what the builder came up with once we requested a bigger shower (original was 34x34"!).
Basic design dilemmas--
1) 3x4' or 3x5' shower? The smaller shower (900x1200) seems to be the right scale on paper, lets us have seamless walls (the builder will not tile this space, so we will use Lustrolite panels in Glacier), and gives a little more storage. But will we regret not going for the bigger size?
2) Toilet next to shower or in the corner by the door? Seems to me if I put it next to the shower, I will need to steal another 4-6" from the bedroom, which I think would be okay. I have a modest preference for the vanity across from the window, though, since the mirror can then reflect natural daylight.
3) Should I push for a bigger vanity? Its shown as 800mm (31") but I will up to 850mm (33") as this is a standard size. To get it longer means taking space from the master bedroom.
4) Design 4 lets me make the walk in closet wider, 6'10" instead of 6'4". I think this may be a better use of the space, than in the bath --thoughts? I've never had a walk-in, so can't guess what will feel right.
PS The husband hates pocket doors, legacy of fixing those in our current house. I plan to move the door 2-4" to the right so towel bars can be behind the door.
TIA, Houzzers!