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alliballi84

Connecting Bathroom to create quasi en-suite or keep bathtub?

7 years ago

We have a multi-level house. Two bedrooms, one bathroom upstairs, and same on a lower level. Our "master" bedroom is directly adjacent to the bathroom, but not connected, so it wouldn't be considered an en-suite. We have two options in mind, keep existing layout and access bathroom as we currently do, or create access through an existing closet in the bathroom.


Both options the toilet remains in the same location, and we are going to do a double sink vanity.


Option 1 (shown on left): Keep as is, continue to access bathroom through hallway, change current closet with bifold doors to built in cabinetry with countertop. Tub/shower unit remains, but updated.


Option 2 (shown on right): Create 4' walk in shower by reducing alcove width. Add pocket door in existing closet to connect to master bedroom. Fill wall space with shallow cabinetry for some additional storage of miscellaneous items.


I will note, we have a bathroom downstairs next to our oldest son's room that we have already renovated and has a shower/tub combo. This is the only bathtub actually we actually use for the kids' baths.


We've done almost everything to this house, but are not convinced it's our forever home, so we're always trying to keep resale value in mind.



Comments (5)

  • 7 years ago

    You're wondering if eliminating the tub will affect resale value? I think if your house has at least one tub, you should be good but I'm not an experienced realtor in your area. Are potential buyers in your area expecting a tub in every bathroom?

    Allison S thanked tartanmeup
  • 7 years ago

    If it were mine I would prefer the walk-in shower & access to the master bedroom. I think it would enhance resale value ... but I also believe one’s home should fit their lifestyle. I had my huge Roman tub replaced with a big walk-in shower 14 years ago ... best decision I’ve ever made.

    Allison S thanked K Laurence

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    7 years ago

    Are you sure that is your only option? Is there any possibility of adding a wall across the hallway that accesses your room and the bathroom entry ? Maybe draw out a quick floor plan of the space and let everyones minds start spinning!

  • 7 years ago
    I prefer option 2 but it’s hard to say without understanding what’s come of the closet that is now partly a hallway. I’d be concerned about losing closet space. People can live in smaller quarters but inadequate storage is insufferable.
  • 7 years ago

    I would think about what you prefer rather than trying to anticipate a mythical buyer down the road because in my experience most adults now prefer a fabulous shower as compared to a mediocre bath/shower combo or a tub plus and a small shower. I recently finished a gut remodel and got rid of the tub/shower in my master bath and every time I luxuriate in my new beautiful large shower, I am so happy that I no longer am using that crappy tub/shower. FWIW, I no longer have ANY bath tub but that's no loss to me nor do I worry that a future buyer might want to take a bath. To the extent that I even think about mythical buyers, I feel that I am just as likely to attract a buyer wanting a great shower and/or people who are looking ahead to aging in place when stepping over a tub to take a shower is no longer as easy or safe as it was when they were younger.


    My personal preference (and I think that of others) is to be able to access a bathroom directly from the bedroom. During my remodel, I rented a place where the bathroom was close but not accessible from the bedroom. I hated having to walk that distance - especially in the middle of the night or when I had taken a shower. I always felt I had to use slippers because I didn't want to get in bed with feet that had trod on flooring which had been walked on by shoes with outside crap :-).


    Given those preferences, I am not sure what you would be sacrificing to achieve that.

    Allison S thanked Helen
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