![]() Even if you may not ever plan on using it, the answer is yes, for resale purposes, a master bathroom with a tub will be more valuable than without. When remodeling a master bathroom I’m often asked by clients if they need to add or keep a tub in their layout. It also keeps the humidity out of the vanity area which can be a pain when styling hair or trying to use a mirror! Sharing a bathroom with a sibling might not be so terrible after all! Wet Rooms – The Wave Of The Future? That way someone can brush teeth, do hair or make up without intruding on someone else’s privacy. ![]() In this Jack and Jill bathroom the shower and toilet share a separate room. And in a space like a Jack and Jill where there are multiple entrances, it helps to know you have a secondary door for extra privacy! Someone can do their hair, or makeup or even quickly brush their teeth while someone else is using the shower or toilet. It also can help make the space be more efficient overall. Creating a secondary private space for using the toilet, can make things feel more private. In shared bathroom spaces – whether it be a master bathroom or a Jack and Jill style, if you have any way to close off the toilet from the rest of the room, I recommend it. By adding a pocket door and creating a small vestibule off the mudroom, we were able to make that bathroom both feel a part of the mudroom, but have the ability to completely close off the space to make the guest bedroom feel like it’s own suite. We wanted to provide both a bathroom to service the downstairs living spaces, but also be nearby for guests. In this home remodel the client wanted to add an additional guest bedroom onto the first floor off the garage. By removing the footprint of a doorswing, you can help make a room feel more spacious. If you think you have extra space you can incorporate into a cramped bathroom, it’s definitely worth exploring! If expanding the space doesn’t seem like an option, then consider if adding a pocket or barn door can help make the space more efficient. In some projects, I’ve borrowed space from wasted closet space in a hallway, or even an oversized adjacent bedroom. Don’t box yourself in to keep doors and walls where they are. Or creating a small vestibule off the master bedroom doorway to allow access. That might mean entering through a walk in closet. Sometimes this might mean reconfiguring the entrance into your bathroom. Expanding the size of your bathroom, even if it’s only another ten or fifteen square feet, can make a huge impact. If you’re fighting over who can use the sink, or pushing into each other, no matter how beautiful your finishes are, you’re still going to hate your bathroom. ![]() ![]() Unlike homes built in the 1940’s and ‘50s where only one spouse may have been getting ready to go to work, oftentimes partners are sharing bathrooms at the same time, scrambling to get ready for their day. In today’s market, having a large master bathroom is key. It’s true! Sometimes the most obvious answer is the correct one. To get you thinking creatively, here are a few of my favorite ways to maximize space when it just seems like there’s no other way to reconfigure the space! Expand Your Space! An interior designer can help you figure it out. Envisioning the restructuring of walls and relocating of plumbing fixtures can seem like a daunting task. But if you’re living in an older home the square footage and layout of your bathroom may not hold a candle to newer homes where more emphasis was put on closet space and large luxurious bathrooms. Sometimes your bathroom may just require an update of new fixtures, fresh tile and paint. When remodeling your home, there are two places where you really start to see a bigger return on your investment – the kitchen and the master bathroom/suite. ![]()
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