Bathrooms - combine or keep separate

[kia027]

Long story short we have to replace the tub (as it a leak bad) and while we are at it might as well update the tile while we are in there..

There is the original master bathroom next to this room which is a small room containing a shower, sink & toilet..

Would it make sense to combine the two bathrooms creating a room (with 2 entrances) where there will be a separate bath, shower & go for a double sink? How would it affect resale value? [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70402-thinking.gif[/img]

At present there are 4 full baths and no half baths. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70402-thinking.gif[/img]

[ohliz]

Re: Bathrooms - combine or keep separate

I think bathroom #s is still best for resale...but with four (that's a lot!) it might make sense to have 3 with one very large.

[MrsBlue]

Re: Bathrooms - combine or keep separate

<span style="color: #3333FF">If it's the master, yes, combine. Go for the luxury of having your own huge bathroom with enough space for both of you and a separate tub and shower. You'll love it. As for resale, think more along the lines of your use and pleasure. These things change so much that you may as well do what makes you happy, within reason. </span>

[kia027]

Re: Bathrooms - combine or keep separate

sorry I wasnt clear -it is the old master bedroom bath that is next to the other bathroom..

The previous owners had added a master suite at the other end with a full master bath.

[MrsBlue]

Re: Bathrooms - combine or keep separate

<span style="color: #3333FF">Ah, so it wouldn't be the master bath that was made huge and luxurious? Hmm, that's not so simple then. [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/704555_dwl.gif[/img] I guess it can't hurt to have more bathrooms, it prevents the morning banging on the door. Especially as the kids get older, and when you have guests over. </span>

[kia027]

Re: Bathrooms - combine or keep separate

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ohliz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think bathroom #s is still best for resale...but with four (that's a lot!) it might make sense to have 3 with one very large. </div></div>

I was leaning that way too especially since when we redo the kitchen (donkey years from now) it would be nice to add a half bath on that level

But a part of me just says keep the change simple and update the bathroom with the broken tub.

The old master bedroom is used by my son and he is not allowed to use that bathroom (cause he is too messy for my liking) and I prefer to have one less bathroom to clean

[tsophra]

Re: Bathrooms - combine or keep separate

can you leave the water closet kinda seperate? I like private water closets, even if they are a part of the larger bathroom.

yu could do a seperate dressing area ting..unless yu already have one


me juss read where yu say yu want to keep it simple..never mind then [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bubble.gif[/img]

[kia027]

Re: Bathrooms - combine or keep separate

[img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70402-thinking.gif[/img]

you may be on to something here arjen [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70402-thinking.gif[/img]

I could separate the toilet (ok water closet) with a small sink into a separate area and then have the rest of the bathroom available..

Let me think on this some more [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70402-thinking.gif[/img]

[Gen]

Re: Bathrooms - combine or keep separate

sarry mi nat able fi visualize anyting [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70394-bawlout.gif[/img]

[kia027]

Re: Bathrooms - combine or keep separate

There are 2 bathrooms wall to wall next to each other.

One has a shower stall, sink & toilet, the other has a tub, sink, toilet & linen closet.

the sinks & toilets are basically back to back

The bathroom with the shower is very small, the other room is normal size..

So I was thinking since I have to update the bathroom what would be the benefits of combining the two bathrooms.. or as arjen inspired in a way, create a half bath, with a full bath (reusing the existing space)

[Gen]

Re: Bathrooms - combine or keep separate

I think buyers prefer more bathrooms


if it's not the master suite then I wouldn't combine them

it's a family neighborhood suh the next family will most likely have couple children

[kia027]

Re: Bathrooms - combine or keep separate

Ohliz
the house was originally 3bdromm 2 1/2 bath; previous owners created a new master suite with bathroom so it became 4 bdrm 3 1/2 bath and when we renovated last year to make space for my mother, the 1/2 bath was converted to a full bath - hence 4bdrm 4 bath.

I think we will keep the bathrooms separate as the old master bedroom can be used as a guest room, or teenage suite for a potential buyer.

[Green_Biscuit]

Re: Bathrooms - combine or keep separate

Kia, what did you decide? My vote would have been to create a large master suite bath, with as much space and amenities as you could afford, for resale (because the house has so many other baths). You might be able to squeeze in a small powder room elsewhere, like the hall closet or something, especially if you build in storage in the master bath.

[kia027]

Re: Bathrooms - combine or keep separate

We havent started anything yet. I like the idea of adding a half bath elsewhere but cant find the space for it so may keep them separate as the bedroom that has the bath in it can be resold as a teen/young adult bedroom or a guest room.

[kia027]

Re: Jaded come here likkle

U seem to be good at finding nice looking things..

ok ie look like we ago stawt de project (if the orthodontist bill no [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eek.gif[/img])

afta much research and chat to real estate reps etc.. we gwine keep the room de separate..

in de bigger bathroom ah gwine do double sinks and add a new tub.. and change out de closet

in the smaller bath.. gwine retile the shower and walls, and update the sink

lets go design away [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/bannana_purple.gif[/img]