Software
Houzz Logo Print
flying_pig70

Primary bedroom with small bathroom and little light

last year


Given the current layout of my primary bedroom , I’m facing a few challenges.


There is only a single, narrow window on the right-hand wall, which faces directly toward the side fence with no view and very limited natural light


Additionally, the bathroom is quite small, and there is a significant amount of unused space to the left of the bathroom that is currently wasted.


To address these issues, I’m considering two options:


Option 1: Relocate the Bathroom

  • Demolish the existing bathroom.
  • Rebuild the bathroom on the opposite side of the bedroom, and make it larger.
  • This relocation would allow me to open up the space facing the backyard and install large windows there, greatly improving natural light and the overall view from the bedroom.


Option 2: Expand and Reconfigure the Current Bathroom

  • Expand the existing bathroom horizontally, incorporating the unused space to its left.
  • Shorten the bathroom's depth slightly to better balance the bedroom layout.
  • Add a large window in the expanded bathroom, positioning a bathtub to face it.
  • Create a wide doorway (or potentially even a cased opening) between the bedroom and bathroom to borrow natural light into the bedroom.
  • Additionally, enlarge the current small bedroom window facing the fence to a bigger one to maximize natural light from that side as well. (privacy might be a concern?)


Option 1 is definitely better but I feel option 2 is more cost effective.

Your opinion is much appreciated.




Comment (1)