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Need help deciding which layout of master bathroom to build

11 days ago

I need help choosing which layout to go with a master bathroom. Hoping to get input from other folks on this forum.

Some more context on this property:

1) There is a bathtub in the common bathroom.

2) This is a 4 bedroom house, there is one other bathroom.

3) The entrance to the bathroom is in opposite the sink(s).


Comments (19)

  • 11 days ago

    Did this question not get answered last week in your thread?

  • 11 days ago

    Not yet. Still unsure whether it makes sense to get rid of the bathtub altogether.

  • 11 days ago

    Only you can answer the question. i have a freestanding tub ( ugh ) in my second home. In all the years I’ve owned this home NO one has ever used it. Yes, it gets cleaned, but other than that water never touches it. There are four other showers that get used regularly.

  • PRO
    11 days ago

    K Laurence, this is exactly why we eliminated all but one standard tub in a secondary upstairs bath when we built our home 9 years ago. In our previous three homes the large owner suite tubs were never touched. After working with several realtors who told me not to even blink when it comes to resale and no owner suite tub i didnt second guess not having one. . Majority of people do not like baths. That said if you are a bath lover then you should absolutely include one for yourself. I just pulled them out of three bath renovations we currently have. All 3 are in different phases of age 50 plus and no one wants to navigate them and can't navigate them as they age.

  • 11 days ago

    @Design Interior South, even my little grandchildren & their friends only shower while visiting. They’ve never used it , though my grandson thought it looked “cool”, he’s never asked to take a bath in it.

  • PRO
    11 days ago

    My granddaughter just turned 1 and has decided she is done with baths. She wants to be in the shower. Go figure!

  • 11 days ago

    @K Laurence, @Design Interior South I have said the same thing about showers on her frequently when people are fretting about not having baths for kids to use.

    My twin grands at 18 months were showering in the large master shower. Of course, it helped that there is a water table in the shower a good part of the time. Three kids under 3, dad travels, it's sanity time for mom in the evenings!

  • 11 days ago
    last modified: 11 days ago

    Personally, if I was creating a primary bathroom in the space, I would want to change things around a bit. The first change = no tub/shower room.

    If I still wanted a tub in my primary bathroom, I'd reconfigure the space in order to have a separate shower and tub - you have a large bathroom = you have space to have a shower + a tub without crowding any of your fixtures.

    If decided to eliminate the tub, the second option that you've posted above is not the layout I'd select. The shower is very large - especially to only have one shower head. You seem to have quite a bit of wasted space.

    I would rather that the double sink vanity was made longer - again, you have quite a bit of space for your primary bathroom = you have plenty of space in order to have a nice sized double vanity with ample countertop space + a nice large shower. You also have room for some extra linen storage.

    Here's the information that people need to have -

    The bathroom has already been partially renovated. The tub/shower area has been created = plumbing installed + waterproofed + niche added.

    Unless you are willing to change the tub/shower area that has already been partially finished, you need to share that information (including the photos that you included in your other post about your primary bathroom) - otherwise, people may spend time developing potential layouts for you that aren't feasible.

  • 11 days ago

    Where will you put your towel when coming out of the shower.

  • 11 days ago

    It is roughed-in. But it's roughed-in for a design that no one agrees with. The cost of reorienting fixtures would be a worthy investment. I'm not married to having a tub. Just trying to get to the ideal layout for this space. Really thankful for everyone's input. Below are the updated options per the feedback on this post:

  • PRO
    11 days ago
    last modified: 11 days ago

    So the reason for this repost ???? Maybe you did not like thee answers before. The wet room will always be a big no how it arranged is immaterial. So what do you want from us now ? So my vote neither .I think toilet rooms are silly , no one should be using th toilet when someone else is in the batroom so why have wall and claustrphbic space at all. Then there is the huge empty space for the vanity and sink or sinks .

  • 10 days ago
    last modified: 10 days ago

    I would put the door to the storage closet to be accessed from the bathroom and not only the toilet room so you do not have to wait to grab something that is needed just because someone is in the toilet room. I like toilet rooms but being older the door should open out so if something happens and you keel over the door can be opened or a pocket door but some people hate pocket doors because they never seal fully. I like long baths especially in the snowy winter when I get a chill so a wet room is nice as it keeps the heat in when bathing but only you can answer if you want a tub or not. I like wet rooms but I do not like stand alone tubs, I like drop in tubs for easy cleaning. Since you most likely take showers more Morgan's layout with the tub on the right is best which leaves a good amount of room for the shower. Only you can decide if you need a double vanity if you feel two people are in there at one time.

  • 10 days ago

    I would do design D. And I also think a wet room sounds like a cleaning nightmare, but you may have more patience for cleaning than I do.

  • PRO
    10 days ago

    I would do option "D" also, making the shower narrower and the vanity longer. I like double sinks and toilet rooms, but that's a personal preference.

    However, your drawings look off--the area of the vanity on "C" is noted at 48" and the shower at "78." On "D" it's reversed, but the length of the vanity on both looks almost the same???? I think you should check your measurements.

  • 9 days ago

    Another vote for d - space feels luxurious in a bath

  • PRO
    9 days ago
    last modified: 9 days ago

    Layout D gets my vote. Two sinks are much more practical for a master bath, especially when the house already has a tub in the common bathroom.

    I also like the idea of turning the vanity wall into a feature area with two tall backlit mirrors. It keeps the space looking clean and modern while providing excellent lighting for everyday use.


  • PRO
    8 days ago

    I'd do two vanities and a tub ath simply because the shower is so large that it would be a shame to not have your own private tub in there. The two vanities is overkill in my opinion but some people love brushing their teeth with their partners and you also have the space for it. Regarding the tub, someone posted a visual of the tub on the right wall and the shower on the left - I think that's a good option for symmetry and space division. On the other hand, having the tub in the middle makes it a statement and a tad more luxurious.

  • 5 days ago

    I don't think you can get specific advice about your space thus far, just general advice about wet rooms or need for a tub. The reason is the drawing scale appears off, you don't show the skylight locations, nor the adjacent rooms, and the windows appear to be moving and changing size between drawings.

    For example, showing such a large window next to the tub that meets the extent of the room's width portrays a very different design style than a "punched" small window above your hip (like the current existing window shown in another thread).