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Master Bathroom Vanity - Wasted Corner

8 years ago

I'm meeting with my cabinet maker tonight and am looking for ideas of how to design my sit down vanity to best utilize the space. Currently, there is a wasted corner in the top right corner. Attached are the floor plan, a 3d rendering, and then two pics of what I'm going for.






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  • PRO
    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Sorry, very, very bad design, inspiration photos included : ( Use the small vanity spot opposite the Linen and add a small sink, off center. Level off the original spot to normal counter height, add sink and storage as appropriate to needs. In other words...........re do in order. A helpful drawing is available.........but we can't read your plan. Re post in some format that allows a click and blow up. Your corner need not have "waste"

    Pardon my clip art ..... can find the original photo. You get the idea.

    Jen S thanked JAN MOYER
  • 8 years ago

    Is this easier to see?

  • PRO
    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    It's impossible to read the dimensions, but it is relatively easy to see other flaws you may want to consider? It's a new build? How many kids? You have a lot stuffed into the plan. The only bedroom with direct access into a bath is yours. You have a powder room I can't figure out . Someone in your great room will have a birds eye view to a tub, unless a bath door remains closed. I would do everything in my power to avoid a corner pantry in the kitchen......

    I think more thought is required, but more info is needed to really advise , and a jpeg of the plan that allows a better view at dimensions : ) Or even how far along in the process you may be

  • 8 years ago

    I dont think i'm able to convert my pdf plans to jpg. do you know how without subscribing to a better version of adobe?


    2 kids going on more. The main entry has an open hallway going right that leads to a coat closet. turn left and theres a pocket door to the small powder room. I've heard plenty of negative feedback on the corner pantry but we're pretty into it.


    We met with the cabinet maker tonight and I used mindshift's idea for the dead corner (thanks mindshift!!!) but if you have any other suggestions I'd be happy to hear them, Jan! The exterior walls and load bearing framing is up, but the rooms inside are open to manipulation (within the restraint of the outside framing) until Wednesday next week.

  • 8 years ago

    To me the L shaped bathroom cabinets just feel awkward, it just doesn't feel right. I would save L shaped cabinetry for kitchens and come up with another plan for a bathroom.

  • 8 years ago
    Is it possible to move the bathroom door to allow a double vanity across from the shower and just have the makeup vanity at the end ?
    Otherwise, the pullout storage seems a reasonable option.
    Good luck!
  • 8 years ago
    I’m no pro but I don’t like the L shape. I also would never use the pull out option. It’s too much trouble. I would simply use the left side of the vanity for makeup. I don’t see that corner as wasted space.
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    IMO the best is to have all one level counter and use a stool for makeup which BTW is actually more comfortable. My biggest issue is that that whole space is poorly layed out , a closet that is accessed from a bathroom is always a bad idea and in this case not really a true walk in closet. I don’t know if this is a new build or a reno but I would not do a make up area in a bathroom it would be much better in the bedroom with a pretty make up vanity where you can store make up away from heat and moisture.

  • 8 years ago
    I personally would never give up storage space for a sit-down vanity and a chair. I would put a counter-to-ceiling (or almost to ceiling) cabinet with doors in that corner, and another base storage cabinet where you envision your makeup table. The most important lighting for hair and makeup will reflect light from the mirror to your face. I have bright wall sconces over both mirrors over the sinks and small recessed ceiling halogen lights every 18" about six inches forward of the sink counter. No shadows! You can't spend much more than 15-20 minutes on hair and makeup every day, but you always need storage.
  • PRO
    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    If it's a new build, and I do think it is ( first floor posted. above)......the whole plan could use some work.

  • 8 years ago

    This is a new build. Did you see the pics of the progress Jan?

    This was the alternative master bath my builder had presented. Is this preferable

  • 8 years ago

    felizlady do you have a pic of yours?

  • 5 years ago

    I know this is an old post but we are working on a similar bathroom plan. How did you end up doing your bathroom and do you like it? Would you change anything? Do you have any pics?

  • 5 years ago

    No, I don’t have pictures of our master bath. Seeing your closet/bath floor plan, I hope you have a good exhaust fan in the bathroom, because having moisture creep into your closet could be a real problem.

  • 5 years ago

    I was directing my question to the origional author, Jen S, to see how things turned out on her project. I dont believe I have our bathroom floorplan posted yet but yes, we plan to have a good exhaust fan. Our current home has a closet through the bathroom and have no moisture issues and quite prefer keeping the dressing area out of the bedroom (great fit for our lifestyle and keeps our room much tidier!). 😁

  • 5 years ago

    Put your costume jewelry box in that corner…(or a piece of art or a beautiful vase).