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Bathroom layout help needed!

5 years ago

I'm pondering several ideas for my upstairs remodel and the best layout would leave about 8'6 x 8'4" master bath. Is this big enough to make it luxurious? I do not want a tub. Any ideas would be appreciated! Outside wall on one 8'4" side, putting the door on the opposite wall would work best, but could be moved to the top right corner. Thanks in advance!

Comments (10)

  • 5 years ago

    pondering ideas? sorry, but that doesn't tell us anything.

    luxurious? again, depends on what's going in there.

    you've posted no pics, no layout, and nothing as to your style. or budget.

    do you have any pics saved in an idea book? you'll have to show something to someone to get going.

    spoken to any bath designer people? if luxury is what you want, I'm sure one could help you

  • 5 years ago

    I would say it's a little small to feel luxurious, but it could work. Luxury to me means lots of open space, but it could mean something different to you. Here is a quick mock up that might work. My dimensions are a bit off. You could flip things around. There are 3' between the sink and shower.


  • 5 years ago

    @User Or I could come to a forum that is made for people to share ideas and inspiration. Stop responding to people if you aren't going to offer advice. I'm not going to waste a designers time with indecision. I'm here to learn what I like and to narrow things down first.


    @Beth H. : Sorry for the confusion, my title is Bathroom layout help. I'm currently just looking for ideas on layout options to see if there is enough room to even make it feel luxurious.


    @kayozzy Thank you! That is what I'm looking for as I don't have a program to do that. If you (or anyone else) has some additional ideas on layout or thoughts on how the space would feel, I would appreciate it! 3' seems a little tight. I'll have to do some measuring in my current space to try and get a feel for the distances for comparison.

  • PRO
    5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    So you've got roughly 64+ sq. ft of space for a master bath. I'd do a search on the stories here on Houzz to look at bathrooms under 100 square feet and find layouts that are close to the space you have available. Keep in mind you'll need 15" on either side of the centerline for the toilet and 36" of space between the shower and the front of the vanity counter (ideally).

    And yes, the luxurious feel will come down to the finishes, so start an ideabook here on Houzz to add photos of bathrooms with finishes you like.


    I'd think seriously about doing a curbless shower, too. That will make the space feel larger.

    LJ JL thanked Sabrina Alfin Interiors
  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    Thank you so much @Debbi Washburn, those are very inspirational! I can definitely enjoy living with that!


    Great idea @Sabrina Alfin Interiors, I will start looking more and save more photos.


    The reason I am contemplating this size is because it would require the least amount of change on the 2nd floor. I have another layout I like better, but would require moving windows and more plumbing. So if that is way out of my budget, this will definitely be doable!

    I think this information will help me progress further so soon I'll be able to get some quotes! Thanks for the help!

  • 5 years ago

    @Debbi Washburn. What program is that? If love to try that on my project!

  • PRO
    5 years ago

    @kayozzy It is 2020 design - many kitchen and bath designers use it.

    It helps to visualize things much better for a client than looking at plans or blueprints.


    @LJ JL Glad to help. I think the space you have is great. A good size shower, a huge vanity and a pretty space. Unless you needed to have a soaking tub, I don't see the need for an even bigger bathroom. But that's just me - I don't get the appeal of a gigantic bathroom. How many people are you having in there at one time? LOL

  • 5 years ago

    Are any of the walls exterior walls? How wide is the door? Is this the 2nd floor or a different floor? Where is the other plumbing in relation to this? Will you be able to do proper plumbing vents for the drains? These are all things to consider. Each fixture needs it's own drain and vent and that vent needs to exit the house somewhere. Either it needs to tie in with the main vent stack or it needs to have a new exit point in the roof or out the wall and extending up above the roof.