HELP NEEDED: Master Suite with ensuite + dressing room
We're in the midst of an extension at the moment and as part of that, it'll be adding two new bedrooms (one being the master) taking the house from a 4 bed to a 5 bed.
After deliberating, we're wondering whether we can actually have a master suite as there's only two of them but keep that space a dressing room attached to the master which could easily be changed in the future should we sell and someone want an additional room.
Also we'll be remortgaging after the new valuation to take back the money we've put into it and the additional bedroom should only increase that value, hence wanting to strike a balance between what we want and what will add value.
This is what is proposed currently by the architect (left hand side):
But if you were to start again, what would people suggest with the following in mind:
- Master bedroom to have ensuite
- Ensuite to be a good size (and bonus if we can get a bath in there too). Limited to being in the center section though unfortunately (due to soil)
- Dressing room/space to be easily converted into another room but accessed from the bedroom initially
- Windows are fixed as we'd have to get new planning permission + the holes have already been built!
Look forward to your ideas!
Comments (6)
Nathan B
3 years agoNathan B
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Comments (8)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....See MoreLinking Master Bedroom & En-suite
Comments (1)Agreed on the continuation of the design through all these rooms. And wow that's a luxurious suite you've got there. Did it get built?...See MoreRedesign master bedroom en-suite
Comments (4)Hello Kitty, Although you have a uniquely shaped room, I have a couple of layout ideas to answer your brief and enhance your space beyond a bed and dresser. I offer a very popular space planning service showing the ideal furniture arrangement in a space, in 3D, from the point of view of an interior designer. Everything is to scale; you'll get a clear idea of what sizes and positions of furniture you need to get as well as any new zones' dimensions, should you choose to alter the interior architecture. I'd like to invite you to look at an example shown on my services page: www.londonfatcat.com/services I wish you all the best with your refresh! Warm regards, Faten...See Morehelp with size of dressing room and en-suite configuration
Comments (4)Dressing room- currently the wall space is about a metre. You will need at least twice that for your aspirational circulation space and footstool. Window- personally I like being able to have an open a bedroom window through the night so I wouldn’t plan a Juliette. Personally I think the Juliette doors take up too much space when opened and I would rather have a full height window plus small windows that can still be opened even if the blinds or curtains are closed....See MoreNathan B
3 years ago
PROSlow Coach Ltd.
3 years agoHi Nathan, so if I understand correctly you want to use you bedroom 3 as a dressing room that can be accessible from you master bedroom but ‘technically’ keep that as a bedroom for valuation purposes. In this case I would think keeping the planned door as is for bed 3 and installing a sliding or pocket door to access it from master- you may need to check the fire rating of this sliding door or install smoke alarm in bed 3. I would not bother with the proposed wardrobe in this case. Also if you prefer a bath, swap your shower with a bath/ adding both will reduce flexibility of space usage in future- the below layout will allow you to adapt the space but if having separate bath and shower is important then you may want to use the wardrobe space in master bed for shower considering you will have a full dressing room. Anyone buying in future can reconfigure if needed. But love the idea of a nice spacious dressing room! Go for it!
Nathan B thanked Slow Coach Ltd.
Jonathan