5 Beautiful Bathroom Design Layouts: Which One Is Right for You?
Are you undertaking a bathroom remodel? Then deciding on the right bathroom layout is key. After all, picking the right bathroom design will dictate just how smoothly you’ll get out the door—or back into bed—each day.
And since bathrooms are generally the smallest rooms of the house, how much square footage you have to work with will usually dictate a layout. That’s why, in the latest installment of our “Dream Bathroom Remodeling Guide,” we highlight the various bathroom design layouts you should consider for your space.
“The size of a powder room is typically 20 square feet, but they can be as small as 12 square feet,” says Leslie Eiler, a design manager with CRD Design Build, a boutique residential design-build firm in Seattle.
The minimum width for toilet clearance is 36 inches—typically the same width as stairs—so a powder room can even be tucked under a staircase with a little creativity. Just be sure to consider the comfortable standing height when squeezing a powder room into a small space. And allow at least 24 inches in front of the sink and toilet to allow people to move around.
Powder rooms are typically the bathroom guests will use, and they offer a fantastic opportunity to show off your unique style.
“Don’t be afraid to introduce an eye-catching sink basin or unique lighting fixtures,” says Eiler.
This space-saving arrangement is still the most popular bathroom layout, says Eiler. Typically, bathrooms with this layout are 5 feet by 8 feet, as the minimum footprint for a full bathroom is about 40 square feet.
Many different shower door configurations can be incorporated into this combo, including sliders, fixed tempered glass, or a shower curtain (the lowest-cost option).
“If you can, I recommend using a pocket door to save on the space needed for the door to swing,” says Eiler. “I like pocket door hardware with a soft-close mechanism and a high-quality track system.” Just note that you can’t mount anything on the wall at the “pocket,” like towel bars, electrical fixtures, or mirrors.
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