Software
Houzz Logo Print
designnewbie44

Thoughts on these plans? 8x13 rectangular master bath - big enough?

3 years ago

Has anyone done a master bath with these dimensions? Have photos? We are redoing ours and have some play with the dimensions because we are also adjusting closets. I’m just wondering is 8x13’ a large enough space to feel worthy as a master bath? The attached picture is the bathroom layout. The blue space behind the vanity will be a walk in closet.

The main features we are including are 1. A large double vanity with plenty of storage and built in hidden power 2. Wall hung toilet 3. Large walk in curbless shower with partition entry 4. Large heated towel rack and 5. Heated floors.

We are forgoing the large soaking tub. We don’t take baths and we have a tub in our hall bath for bathing children. I also don’t think one would fit in the master without making the room feel cramped. I love freestanding but we definitely don’t have room for one.

We also aren’t building a separate water closet for the toilet. I know some people do, but I’m going for the look of big open space to make it feel like a larger room than it is. I hope that’s not strange!

Comments (12)

  • 3 years ago

    And the size of the shower would be 3’2” x 8 ( the width of the room). Could make it 3.5’ wide. Anyone have thoughts on that?

  • 3 years ago

    Seems like you can move the vanity to the right wall and square off the closet. More closet with no loss of function in the bath.

  • 3 years ago

    What are your restrictions? Does plumbing have to be where shown? What is the window like, how far from the floor? Does it have to stay as shown?

    Why the strange nook in the closet to the right? What are your closet storage needs (long and short hanging, heights, drawers, shelves etc)?

    What are your bathroom storage needs?

  • 3 years ago

    Big enough? Way big enough for me, with a lot of wasted space in the middle.


  • 3 years ago

    I would not like that there isn't counter space with that sink configuration. I would make the shower deeper if I could.

  • 3 years ago

    Way big enough for me too. Do you have storage for linens/towels!

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    Are you building a house or just a bathroom?


    (that is a loaded question)

  • 3 years ago

    I wouldn't like that bathroom.  When I take a shower, I like hot water and a steamy shower stall and that big open shower would not suit me. The proportions of the shower just don't sit right with me, too long and too narrow. My shower is 42x60 and I can't imagine wanting anything longer than 72. A width of 36 is OK but no more narrow than that and 42 is quite spacious. 

    I might try a 42 by 42 area inside the panel and 30 inch opening for a total size of 42x72. Use the remaining two feet for a nice linen cabinet.

  • 3 years ago

    It's plenty big. You can use the space better I think.

  • 3 years ago

    We recently remodeled master bath that was 71"x 17'. We used 7' of the 17' for large wet room with tub and shower. The vanity reaches from wet room for 7' with toilet at end. We installed a modern sleek stlye barn door mirrored on bathroom side with hardware on bathroom side to maximize space and maintain more traditional look in bedroom. We are totally happy with it.

  • 3 years ago

    Thanks everyone for the feedback! Super helpful! Just doing a bathroom/closet remodel. House has a funky 2nd story 2x6 random bump out which you can see in the picture. Single small vanity, small shower, pink jetted tub from the 90s. We have some plumbing and AC duct restrictions as most remodels do… The current bathroom runs the entire span encompassing the plans I showed all the way to the corner of the house. And the remainder is an oddly compartmentalized closet with three doors that drive us crazy. We are gutting the entire space and starting fresh. Tying to make the large but awkward shaped space more useful! Wish us luck!!!

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    Here’s a thought: cut off the part above the red line and make it part of the bedroom. Or closet or whatever that room is up there.