Me again! Master bedroom, ensuite and storage. Creative ideas please!
JesmondDene
5 years ago
I know we will need to compromise. Would like shower, toilet, sink and freestanding bath. Need hanging space.
Struggling to plan the ensuite if we leave the plan as it is.
Not sure where the bath should be? It feels 'odd' beside the bed.
Considering a false wall centrally behind the bed for hanging space or two false walls one each side into the eaves to create a shower at one side and toilet in the other. Sink could sit between.
Happy for for open spaces except for the toilet.
I like symmetry and am struggling with designs that don't provide this, tho I am sure I will get used to it.
Want to to make the most of the sloping effect of the room.
Want this to be fabulous...of course!
Any creative solutions would be so appreciated.
Anyway, thanks in advance, please take a look.
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JesmondDene
5 years agoJesmondDene
5 years ago
Very crude. The bath could however sit in the space where the ensuite is planned, rather than the end of the bed.
JesmondDene
5 years ago
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