From what your describing we had the same thing going on,I didn't like the ensuite( too small) and the bathroom needed to be bigger,so we got rid of the ensuite and put a door between our bedroom and bathroom like a jack and Jill.After a while I felt it just didn't work so we closed up the wall and we now have one big bathroom.im glad we did it now. I too wondered if it would devalue the house and I'm sure if a larger family moved in it could be a bit of a problem,maybe someone from the real estate world will pop in and give you some advice. Good luck with whatever way you choose to go.

I can't use sketchup! This is way easier...and when you click ' furniture ' type in what you want..ie shower. Cos then more come up rather than ' bathroom furniture ' etc You can change the dimensions when you click on ' shower' So make sure it is exactly for your needs.. Not what's standard etc I think 800x800is too small if enclosed , if you drop the soap you have to open the door or you won't be able to bend over etc..but if it is a wet area..that's fine etc Have fun.... And show us !! You can export it to your email addy once finished. Save design, then upload here.

Depends on style/functionality you’re after - we are having a Japanese inspired bathroom (shower first, then soak in a tub) and will be buying an Omnitub - they are very deep. They have a showroom, we visited when we holidayed in Bath and Bristol last year. I’ll check out Lusso tub myself, have their vanity unit in the garage, waiting for us to begin the refurb.

Both Hansgrohe and (Friedrich) Grohe are German companies; Friedrich was a son of Hans who went on his own in the 1930s, so they share a certain heritage. These days, Grohe is larger and no longer family owned. Both produce outside Germany as well as on their original German sites still. Both produce "basic" and "high-end" ranges. They're both regarded well back home in Germany, much of the choice is down to personal preference. Hansgrohe is on average slightly more expensive (but not on everything). They also own the Axor design brand which has a more "ecletic" selection. One can mix-and-match; in our bath (bit messy, sorry - we're using it for the washing up while waiting for the kitchen to be installed), the mixer is Grohe as is the shower wall outlet, the shower rail and head shower arm (just above the shower screen) are Hansgrohe pieces. At least the chromed finishes are very close for the two: Both can be sourced well below retail list prices - if you're prepared to wait, German online sellers for bathroom goods tend to have many-months delivery timelines. For Grohe essentials (the classical Grotherm mixers) at least, any German DIY shop stocks these at very attractive prices (the difference to the UK retail price list will pay for the ferry ticket and fuel).