I have heard they are common in hotels these days. Doors seem to take up too much space??? This master appears to be an add on, with the window style, under the eaves vibe. A barn door would be the most space efficient.

Perhaps an undermount traverse rod placed just below the beam, then hang a nice lightweight curtain that can be pulled to either side.

Can't stand this. Who on earth came up with it? Some office business solutions have temporary stand up walls like an office cubicle. Google cubicle temporary walls. Also, Google screens.

Is there another bathroom where he/you could ready?

Short term - install a piece of wood across the trapezoid top and then install drapes or a shower curtain below.

Long term - close up the partial wall and install a proper door. Hopefully there is enough clearance for the door if placed in the center of the wall.

I really dislike an open concept bathroom. Spouse and I stayed in a rental in a cold-weather area with an open bathroom in the primary. It was impractical and cold.

P.S. I just saw the comment about the raised step into the bathroom. That is a tripping hazard.

Install a curtain rod on the beam. Elaine Doremus' suggestion of temporary stand up walls would work, too. Both curtain and temp wall could slow down the person entering the bathroom so they won't trip on the raised floor's step.

For a short term fit I would not use this space. No way the person sleeping will still be sleeping with a temp fix blocking this. Long term fix look at shifting thr bedroom door location and making bathroom possibly wider so that you have space for a door. Where is the toilet?

If you knew this was the bath/bedroom setup, why did you buy the house???

The tripping hazard would be a deal breaker for me …. imagine having to get up in the middle of night …. yikes!

People buy houses that are flawed all the time. What a silly comment! Location, rest of house, proximity to family, potential of house, size of house, view, yard and more. I would never not buy a house because of a bathroom

It looks like there is room for a wall between the slider and window, and at the end of the partial wall, so create a space there with a door to the sitting area. Then, when you walk in the bedroom door, you might see a tall piece of artwork, or a shallow console or chest of drawers with a lamp, and art above. It creates a sense of entry and privacy to the suite, and a private entrance to the bath. In the new bath space, place maybe a vanity table or counter, for refreshing your manicure or laying out an outfit or for jewelry.

Our first instinct was to install a barn door along that beam, but it would create an awkward gap at window. Honestly, at this point, I’m wondering if hanging curtains around the bed might be the easiest option for now.

Instead of trying to run a wall extending off the current bathroom wall ( which won't work becasue of the window placement ) , what about a wall off the opposite side of the door? Almost creating an entrance hall? It all depend on the spacing between the windows!

You would have to measure to see if a wall can go there. Even a 2x3 would be good. It can go under the beam to the right of the door. I would also flip the swing of the door.

Beautiful view! Yes sometimes you look past quirks and things that need to be fixed to get that gem.

Good luck!

I love this. Our contractor suggested a wall, but they were talking about moving doorways and creating a new hallway - just making it a lot more complicated.

The view is amazing but IMHO a huge waste for a bedroom let alone bathroom. Great location sure, but major money needs to be spent to make this a room worthy of that view. I just have no desire/time/reason to hang out in my bedroom. It really feels like a back porch and that is how I would use it. #2DD has a step like that into her bathroom. She has a very small home, many doors are pocket doors. Yes that step is a toe stubber every night serveral times when we visit!! A curtain will give one some visual privacy but that is it. Airflow (FUMES) sounds, humidity will all be a nuisance. What is on the other side of right wall in the bathroom. I would wall it all up and forget the 'ensuite' angle.

You need to measure though. Can't tell from the pictures if a wall can fit between the windows and sliders and then on the other side - where does it line up with the door? It may not windo up as full privacy but certainly would be better than the crazy of what's there now! I just don't get the open concept for that.

Debbi drew what I imagined. Measurements are key, including where the beams and ceiling planes are.

Here’s a screenshot of the floor plan. The bathroom from window to back wall is just over 14 feet long.

A big thing to everyone who offered constructive opinions & advice. Their benefit far outweighs the random trolls who offer nothing helpful but seemingly just enjoy 💩 on other people’s homes and choices. and choices

Floor plan

Someone needs to pull a tape measure across the room from th outside wall to the door and see where a wall would come across and land with the beam that is to the right of the door. That will detrmine where it will stop or if another creative sort of wall needs to be made.

It looks like it is very close. So you have a good chance. Get a competant contractor in there and see . It's just building a divider wall so it shouldn't be too difficult or expensive even.

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People with too much money who buy houses like this (if it's even real, looks AI to me) and then ask for input to correct a complete design flaw......ugh.

Kate, are you unaware of the site you are on? Unclear how this whole design advice for free thing works? Maybe log off if a question like this bothers you.

Beautiful view in the additional photos you posted. I hope a simple fix like the additional wall proposed by @Debbi Washburn works out. Worst case even if you have to change out a window you will end up with a more functional room.

Enjoy your new house and please post photos of your final room solution.

Free advice is worth every penny.

what if you just built something like this?

you could do a transom window over the beam, or, close it in w/drywall.

then do a pocket door of your choice. (or have a door that swings out into the bedroom)

It's so hard to tell but it looks like following that step up would put a wall into the window.

There's not a good picture showing the window wall and where it relates to the opposite side except the top views which aren't accurate dimensions. The window over the tub goes past the step. The logic in that completely escapes me!

Beth & Debbie - you guys rock!! Love that idea!

I’m ignoring my “ignore trolls” advice but isn’t this a site for anyone to post their design dilemmas and get constructive feedback from people who share an interest in design? People who just post “hate it/why’d you buy it/your house looks too $$ to ask for “free advice” are maybe missing the point.

@Kate Cowers - the photos are 100% not AI - this is a real bedroom with an open bathroom in a home that is listed as "pending."

The home is basically all windows along the back - and have the same view as the bedroom. It also has an extensive outdoor area.

Maybe you are in a "cranky" mood - you are sounding like a troll today.

You could use an accordion-type folding room divider temporarily:

This one has translucent Japanese rice paper:

Natural fiber:

Shutter style:

This one is more permanent, a Japanese shoji style screen:

Some of you must be better sleepers than me! Any of these temporary fixes would ruin my sleep.

Could you put walls/door around the toilet and separately vent? Or do something similar to toilet and shower together? Those two things seem to be the troublemakers.

Could you build a ramp into the step?

The temporary fixes certainly are not ideal, especially for light sleepers. That's why they're temporary.

Well you have lots to think about , IMO the only real answer is a proper wall witha door to block noise , the step creates an issue no doubt about that. If you love the rest of the house you will figure this out . IMO if there are any other issues I would keep looking , this will not be cheap to fix and a curtain will do nothing .

Could you glass in the open part, and put a door where the solid wall is now? Oh, wait, the step would be right in the doorway. Hmm…

If it's possible to create the hallway to the bathroom it could have an additional benefit in that one would have to make a deliberate right hand/90 degree turn into the bathroom making the step less likely to be a tripping hazard...additionally, and this may not be a good idea for reasons I right now cannot conceptualize, but if the step were to be problematic, the hallway floor could potentionally be inclined if the step rise is low and the hall long enough.

What an incredible view! No wonder you felt the bathroom was a non-issue as far as purchasing your home.

Another thought, I can see a frosted/figured glass panel, framed in wood, installed in front of the tub with a similar glass paneled door or a solid one, framed in next to it and having to open into the bedroom instead of the bath. With the glass transom over it all. Temporarily a large tension rod with shower curtains or fabric on rings plus foam ear plugs and sleep mask. If there is no ceiling fan in the bath, that would be my priority....

Good luck and please post follow-ups.

We need actual dimensions and better photos - one looking directly at the window wall and one looking the other direction.

I just read an article titled ” The 10 most hated design trends in 2024”

#4 is Doorless Bathrooms. Right after Open Concept and just before All Gray and Double Sinks!

Amazing I have the top three and love them. Zero chance I would go back to q closed room house. I love being able to all be together and for guests no one is stuck in the kitchen. We have grey exterior colour, grey cabinets, grey sofa, grey rug, grey walls. Love it, the only one I would maybe ditch is the double sink

One thing I like about a double sink-being forced to deal with the pile of dirty dishes more often.

Kinda like having a single set of sheets. Don't have to fold/store after washing.

Looking at the window between the two sinks and looking up-a soffit appears to drop down from the sloped ceiling. This appears to create a flat ceiling above shower/toilet. Could you put a wall/door beneath? It would mean removing the vanity. You could end up with a sink to go with the tub and the other sink going with the shower/toilet. Sloped ceiling/windows could remain untouched.

"Whole dimensions lie glistening on the dark side of even the most dull and commonplace thought".
Any given idea or opinion serves as a focus for the person asking.
Suggestions could be outrageously laughable,but even these allow the asker to focus more keenly on their true desires,and open their mind to alternate possibilities.
The open bathroom idea deserves some consideration: as we age,we may need fast easy access from the bedroom to the toilet,maybe
zooming in with a walker or wheelchair.Ramp and doorway adjustments may be necessary.
Do show us when you have finalized your update.

So many great suggestions!! I appreciate them all! We have an appointment with an interior designer in mid-June (after closing) and I’ve been sure they’d suggest a complete overhaul of the bathroom which would be $$$ and such a pain to deal with right after moving in. We’re so thankful to have such good ideas to consider instead. And yes, I’ll be sure to post photos of whatever we end up doing. Thank you all!

What a beautiful view. It seems like any walls in the bedroom area mess with the views and the ceiling. Thinkof129 mentioned walling off the toilet and shower.

Perhaps you could cut the bathroom in half and put one sink next to the tub and the the other sink in the room with the shower. You would have to get rid of the small window and get new vanities. You would lose storage. My daughter has large medicine cabinets over sinks that hold a lot.

I would think you could keep the floor and everything else intact. Yo might not be able to use a door there if there are light switches on that wall but maybe a pocket door between the 2 vanities would work.

She also had a custom cabinet built into the wall over the toilet. It is about 3 1/2 inches behind the wall and about 3 inches protruding in front of the wall. Holds a lot and some toilet paper.

Holy moly what a view!