Master Bathroom layout - New Build

5 years ago

I'm looking for some layout suggestions for a new build master bathroom. The bathroom space is currently slated at 15 ft x 16 ft. I can reduce or increase the 16ft dimension (North/South) but the 15 ft dimension (East/West) is going to remain 15'

The entrance from the master bedroom into the bathroom is the bathroom's South wall with the entrance to the master closet from the bathroom is the bathroom's North wall. Exterior is the West wall so there will be window(s) placed on the West wall.

Need:

Shower (ideally not oversize. Something that won't be cold after showering)

Oversize bathtub (for two adults)

Him and Her sink/area

Toilet room (enclosed for privacy)

*bonus -- Urinal (placement to not be obnoxious for the Mrs.)

Design elements:

All walls (toilet room, shower) will need to be parallel or perpendicular to N/S or E/W. No curves and no angles.

House construction is over 2+ million and this master bathroom should have a modern feel.

Shower to be fully enclosed except for the door

See below example showing 2 windows on left side (west), door to master on top (north) and door example on bottom (south). The doors and windows can go anywhere. Not sure best placement or sizes for the Need items. (the attachment should be to scale if you want to print)

I'm thinking the shower and tub will be on the West (windowed) wall but then I'm not sure how I'm going to separate the his/her sink areas nor be able to fit a urinal into the plan.

I'm not looking for exact scale, just idea's of layout (where you would put everything and rough sizes).

THANKS!

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Mark Bischak, Architect

5 years ago

Ideally the person that designs a home has a good understanding of the architectural intent of the house and the people that will be initially occupying it. That person would be ideal to design the bathroom to create continuity in the architecture and reflect the occupants or their intent. Without the continuity the design of the house can end up being a mishmash of different "likes" that do not go together.

Evaluate the ideas you receive in the context of the entire home.

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Mark Bischak, Architect
5 years ago
Should not the person designing the house be doing this??
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5 years ago
Sure and they did but want some independent idea's.
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LH On the Move
5 years ago
With that much space, couldn't you move the closet out of the bathroom?
weedyacres
5 years ago
It is often easier for us to critique or tweak an existing proposed plan than to draw up something new, so feel free to post what your architect has come up with, and tell us what you like and don't like about it.

Here's a possible layout. The challenge with a square bathroom is that you can have a lot of wasted space.

So to not waste the whole center of the room, you could do one of those center-stage tub-in-front-of-shower setups, like this:
Mrs Pete
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
The bathroom space is currently slated at 15 ft x 16 ft.

This space is awkward. Less would be more -- I'd allot some of this space to another room and bring the major players closer together for a more efficient layout.

Oversize bathtub (for two adults)

Have you ever used a two-person tub? If not, I strongly recommend that you try-before-you-buy. We've stayed in hotels that have them, and they have some shortcomings:

- They take forever to fill -- go with a fast-filling faucet

- The larger surface area leads to a quick cool-down for the water, and that's a huge no for me

- You may need a second water heater to be able to get the water hot-hot

- They are impractical for a single bather

What I care about in a tub:

- Builder-basic size is fine; builder-basic size fills faster and doesn't use as much water. Admittedly, I'm smaller than average.

- Depth -- it's nice to be able to submerge as much as you'd like to submerge

- Hand grips -- even if you're not old, it's nice to have grips to help you out

- A light positioned for reading in the tub

- A small ledge or other space for soap, candles, a glass, etc.

- A hand-held spray faucet for washing hair or cleaning the tub

- Make sure towels are in easy reach

House construction is over 2+ million and this master bathroom should have a modern feel.

Irrelevant.

Shower to be fully enclosed except for the door

With the shower enclosed, be sure you install plenty of light and a fan inside the shower.