Best layout for Master suite

3 years ago

I am lucky to have a spacious bedroom and bathroom that form a master suite at one side of our house. The bathroom is dated and is actually far too big. I think it’s actually a 5th bedroom in some of our neighbouring properties.
As well as a new en-suite, what I would really like is a space where I can store some clothes and have a dressing table where I can plug in a hairdryer. Since my husband is NOT a morning person I need to be able to shut the door to the bedroom while I’m selecting my clothes/doing my hair etc.
In a perfect world I’d like to have both a bath and a separate shower but maybe I need to compromise on this? We do have another family bathroom that also needs renovating. It needs to serve my 3 children who are 10, 13 and 15. They are some of the most shower averse teenagers I’ve come across but when they do decide to get washed, they always use my bathroom My plan is to entice them with a nice big wet-room style shower in their bathroom, which would mean removing the bath, hence I’d like to keep a bath in my space.

What do you think? Looking forward to your creative ideas.

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Mary Ketchley
Original Author
3 years ago
This is my best effort so far...
Jonathan
3 years ago
Well done on your use of the design app.
Quick question- is there any extra space under the eaves that you could extend into?
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Hi quick sketch attached which hopefully will get you thinking on non standard options to avail of the triple aspect and views. The bed is centred on the West facing window, so even though there isn't symmetry in the rest of the room, balance is created, focused on the bed. I've shown a freestanding headboard behind the bed - something along these lines....there are design options available which means no need for a bedside locker to the side. I've stolen a small amount of space from the adjacent bedroom (sorry kids!) & pushed the entrance door back into the hall slightly. There is no door to ensuite, but the curved wall which becomes part of the shower creates an entrance & cuts of what you don't want to see (the wc) but allows light in, views out to and from the North. This curve also creates a natural line to change floor covering - say from carpet to tile. Theres approx 5m of wardrobe tucked under the eaves with curved ends (if budget will allow!) and also His & Hers drawer sets either side of entrance door.
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I like Jonathon’s first drawing for a couple of reasons. You can have a walk in wardrobe for all the hanging clothes, which can end up looking a bit messy, and have the more traditional type of wardrobe for items that can be boxed up, such as handbags and shoes, and folded clothes / drawer items. I think a walk in wardrobe is better without a window as natural light can fade clothes, so much better to have a bright bathroom with 2 windows. Finally, as you’re building the internal walls from scratch you could look into having a pocket door system into the en suite thereby preventing a swinging door getting in the way of either the wardrobe or the shower.
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Loads of great ideas coming up here! Fab space to work with.. which I am sure doesn't make it easier :) For not having natural light in the bathroom.. it really depends when you use it and personal preference. I have had one without a window and found I didn't really notice as I only use it early in the morning and then in the evening (late) which was actually nice because I didn't need to think about window dressings or having a big black hole there whilst I relaxed in the bath or shower. Having said that, my mum would hate not having a window as she loves lots of natural light and is at home most of the day time so would never go for it! :) Have you considered having a concept planner look at your space in a layout package? With so many options it's nice to have it created in 3D model and really get a sense of how the space will feel with each layout.. I find it helps my clients make decisions on important spaces like this. It also means the space is thought about it bespoke to you and your requirements and needs as an in depth brief is taken before they begin. I hope it helps and I look forward to hearing as things progress. Best of luck.
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Mary Ketchley
Original Author
3 years ago
Possibly. It sits above a double garage so it could be relatively easy to mess about with as there’s no impact on a room underneath. It’s a bit of an unknown quantity until we take all the tiles off I suppose.
Mary Ketchley
Original Author
3 years ago
Also thanks for the advice on the app Jonathan. I decided to go for the paid version as I wanted to save things and mess about with them later. I want to change the location of some downstairs walls too I decided it was probably worth it. It’s quite easy to use isn’t it?
Jonathan
3 years ago
It seems like you need more space than you currently have. If it were my house I would be looking to make the landing at the top of the stairs bigger, extending under the eaves, investigating either velux or a dormer in the roof pitch over the garage. If you could gain an extra metre under the slope it would be great for a bath. And on my plan I have pinched some room from the bedroom too.
Mary Ketchley
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks Jonathan, lots to think about. One of our neighbours has had a big dormer extension over the front of the garage. It was a massive renovation project that involved installing a lift for someone who had become a wheelchair user. I had a feeling someone might suggest taking some space from the bedroom. It is certainly big enough for that to happen.

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