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Help - first time remodeling - does this bathroom/closet layout work?

4 years ago


This is my first time planning a remodel in our house & I'm super nervous about it! I've been playing around in some free software (it's probably worth paying for real software so I can use real fixtures) to brainstorm layout/footprint options for the bathroom/closet space based on the ~measurements we were able to take. I don't know how difficult it is to move each of the plumbing items, so this may be a pipe dream once we talk to our contractor, but I outlined the attached picture as one potential layout option if I had no restrictions 😊.
The tub shown is just a placeholder for where we would put the shower, and then I've tried to represent a corner double vanity in the opposite corner. The small room is planned to be a walk-in closet.
What do you all think? I wish we could plan for a more open shower design, but I don't see a layout that would allow for it given the location of the windows

Is there something I'm missing? This footprint is really the max we can manage (limited by a window on one side & door out of bedroom on the other). Looking forward to any feedback you all may have!

Comments (10)

  • 4 years ago

    A few things.

    To have hanging on both sides you need 7' of width. You don't have that in either direction.

    Corner vanities only work if you have a lot of space - otherwise there isn't enough room to have both people at a sink because people take up space, too. 4'-10" - 2' counter means you have < 3' square remaining. Tape that out on the floor and see if you both fit (assuming you plan on using it at the same time & have 2 sinks). It would be too tight for me.

    Does your bathroom have to be on that side of the room? Seems like it would be better to flip the whole design around.


  • 4 years ago

    And just as an FYI, this is an approximate of the current layout. Other than needing an update because the bathroom is old & generally falling apart, I also think we just have an incredible amount of underutilized space (hard to access portions of closets tucked behind walls, the little hallway to the bathroom, etc.)

  • 4 years ago

    @anj_p - I posted that follow-up comment w/ the current layout before seeing your response. We have not considered swapping the entire space around. The bathroom is facing the road, so I would be a little worried that moving the bed to the front of the house might let too much road noise in. We also weren't planning on redoing the entire bedroom (except to consume a bit of the floor space), but maybe it's worth considering?

  • 4 years ago

    @kandrewspa - unfortunately, just on the other side of the bedroom door (to the right) is our kitchen & there is no space to move the door to allow for more closet space. Also, my husband's only requirement is that we have 2 sinks, so I was planning for the corner to be a double. Based on the comment from @anj_p, I'm really going to have to see if we have sufficient space for that though. We don't usually use the sink at the same time, but he wants separate areas haha

  • 4 years ago

    I don't see a way to get to 7', but if we were to do shelving on one side of the walk in, maybe something like this would work & make more sense?


  • 4 years ago

    I suggested the flip as you only have one window in your bedroom and if you flip you could have 3, but if your road is noisy I get not wanting that. Our BR was in the front of our house in our last home and it was fine. Our road wasn't busy but we were 3 houses from a fairly busy road. YMMV.

    What is the height of the windows (bottom)? If they're above counter height you could do your vanities on the back wall.

  • PRO
    4 years ago

    Free software allows you to design as much as the game Operation prepares you to perform surgery. This is not a criticism of you personally, just a commentary about how without the knowledge of design principles or construction experience, no type of software will prevent you from making costly mistakes. For example, moving a toilet as far as you are showing can be quite expensive. My advice is to meet with a few contractors and/or designers first to assess your space and advise you on any limitations and potential overall cost. The information you receive may better help you to set a realistic design direction.

  • 4 years ago

    Thanks @Kristin Petro Interiors, Inc. - we are meeting with a contractor in a few days, I just wanted to have some preliminary sketches together to help with the conversation. The commentary we received when we were getting quotes was that moving most of the plumbing should not be too difficult because it's an unfinished garage below this bedroom & the bathroom, but we will know more when we have another site visit next week. I'll try not to get my hopes too high.

  • 4 years ago

    @anj_p yeah - it's a bit noisy out there at times unfortunately. I am missing a window in this photo that is above our bed too (standard vs the double in the front of the house). The window in the current bathroom starts at 3'

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