Master bathroom layout help needed

[Anonymous]

Hi all, we're adding a master bathroom -- we're working with a pretty small space, making the layout a challenge. Would be grateful for your input!

New master bathroom will be 5' x 11' 3" - I'd like to get a nice tub (potentially 60" x 34-36"), then EITHER we do a standard shower in tub combo OR something like this (http://www.houzz.com/photos/9701017/Sunset-Hill-Micro-Modern-contemporary-bathroom-seattle) where you walk through the shower area to get to the tub. If we get a tub that's 34" plus 32-34" shower area, then 30" for the toilet area....that leaves 37-39" for a single sink/vanity. If we do the more standard shower in tub, we'd have room for a much longer vanity/countertop/storage. Either way, we'll likely only have one sink (yes, I've read all the threads on the one sink/two sink debate).

Our current upstairs bathroom has a short bathtub (57")/shower that we really only use for showering, which is why we want a bigger tub in the master. We could continue to shower in that second bathroom, but it would be a lot nicer to shower in the master, which is why I'm looking for creative ways to have both!

Any ideas? Thoughts about this? TIA!

[Anonymous]

My concern with the houzz-type situation is that I think the tub will require more regular cleaning than it would if it weren't enclosed within the shower.

My concern with putting the shower in the tub is that if you ever have an injury that makes it difficult to climb in and out of the tub, you won't be able to use the shower.

But you have to have a shower in the master, for resale purposes, so I guess it's a matter of which option you find more worrisome.

[Anonymous]

The set up in your link is very cool.

That said, for small spaces I don't see the point of a separate shower and bath. A good soaker tub with a good shower head/s is a more efficient use of space.

[Anonymous]

That houzz pic looks good on paper but sucks in true life

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thanks for the quick feedback. To the PP, why do you say that setup would suck in real life? It seems to me kind of practical, almost Japense-bathhouse style. I get the concern about extra cleaning. The advantage to me is that during the week, is mostly be using the shower and I wouldn't have to stand in the tub anymore. My concern is the loss of counterspace at the sink.

[Anonymous]

I would just do a standard layout.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi all, we're adding a master bathroom -- we're working with a pretty small space, making the layout a challenge. Would be grateful for your input!

New master bathroom will be 5' x 11' 3" - I'd like to get a nice tub (potentially 60" x 34-36"), then EITHER we do a standard shower in tub combo OR something like this (http://www.houzz.com/photos/9701017/Sunset-Hill-Micro-Modern-contemporary-bathroom-seattle) where you walk through the shower area to get to the tub. If we get a tub that's 34" plus 32-34" shower area, then 30" for the toilet area....that leaves 37-39" for a single sink/vanity. If we do the more standard shower in tub, we'd have room for a much longer vanity/countertop/storage. Either way, we'll likely only have one sink (yes, I've read all the threads on the one sink/two sink debate).

Our current upstairs bathroom has a short bathtub (57")/shower that we really only use for showering, which is why we want a bigger tub in the master. We could continue to shower in that second bathroom, but it would be a lot nicer to shower in the master, which is why I'm looking for creative ways to have both!

Any ideas? Thoughts about this? TIA!

The room is too narrow for both and the pic is just weird. Why would you do only 1 sink which is common in a fifties 6" by 8' bath? Any tub or shower has to take up the 5 Ft. You can easily have 2 sinks at 11'. Ibby from Case is great for small space baths. Layout 3-assume window over toilet and a pocket door in that plumbing wall [private toilet] and go small on a 2 sink vanity. http://ibby.com/build-a-room/#four That might not work because you need clearance by code on sides of toilets.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The set up in your link is very cool.

That said, for small spaces I don't see the point of a separate shower and bath. A good soaker tub with a good shower head/s is a more efficient use of space.

Do you mean the traditional bathtub/shower combination or a big freestanding tub that has a hand control shower nozzle. I'd never buy the latter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hi all, we're adding a master bathroom -- we're working with a pretty small space, making the layout a challenge. Would be grateful for your input!

New master bathroom will be 5' x 11' 3" - I'd like to get a nice tub (potentially 60" x 34-36"), then EITHER we do a standard shower in tub combo OR something like this (http://www.houzz.com/photos/9701017/Sunset-Hill-Micro-Modern-contemporary-bathroom-seattle) where you walk through the shower area to get to the tub. If we get a tub that's 34" plus 32-34" shower area, then 30" for the toilet area....that leaves 37-39" for a single sink/vanity. If we do the more standard shower in tub, we'd have room for a much longer vanity/countertop/storage. Either way, we'll likely only have one sink (yes, I've read all the threads on the one sink/two sink debate).

Our current upstairs bathroom has a short bathtub (57")/shower that we really only use for showering, which is why we want a bigger tub in the master. We could continue to shower in that second bathroom, but it would be a lot nicer to shower in the master, which is why I'm looking for creative ways to have both!

Any ideas? Thoughts about this? TIA!

The room is too narrow for both and the pic is just weird. Why would you do only 1 sink which is common in a fifties 6" by 8' bath? Any tub or shower has to take up the 5 Ft. You can easily have 2 sinks at 11'. Ibby from Case is great for small space baths. Layout 3-assume window over toilet and a pocket door in that plumbing wall [private toilet] and go small on a 2 sink vanity. http://ibby.com/build-a-room/#four That might not work because you need clearance by code on sides of toilets.

New poster here. Great thread. Thanks for Ibby layout looks. Toilet clearance is a problem in remodeling to studs in old homes with fixed walls dictating fixed clearances. Current IRC 2012 or 2014 is toilet clearance of 15" from fixed wall to center of toilet and to tub. What do they expect you to do, blow out your brick?

Are you allowed to go to studs and do no changes to plumbing or layout, just new toilet in same place (at 12" from center to either side) with new ties/fixtures/toilet/tub? I can't believe homeowners can't update without code violations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thanks for the quick feedback. To the PP, why do you say that setup would suck in real life? It seems to me kind of practical, almost Japense-bathhouse style. I get the concern about extra cleaning. The advantage to me is that during the week, is mostly be using the shower and I wouldn't have to stand in the tub anymore. My concern is the loss of counterspace at the sink.

I've also heard this kind of layout can be chilly. Why is it a disadvantage to stand in the tub? (Also, the practical side of me and having extra counter space trumps the "it looks so cool" side of me with the separate layouts.)