Revealing the plans for our Chateau Master Suite Transformation
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2023
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I think having the second set-up but with the toilet access from the bathroom rather than the hallway would make more sense. That way you can have a separate toilet but still access it directly from the bathroom instead of running all the way around the block.
Or … have 2 doors to the toilet room so either is an option. If someone is having a bath and the kids need an extra toilet for some reason they can enter from the hallway.
I agree 💯, the only way I would have access from the hall area is if it's possible to have a separate extraction fan for the WC.
By far the best solution in my mind
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Yes this was exactly my thought when I watched too 👌🏻
incorporate plan A and Plan B by moving the door that gives you access to the toilet inside of the bathroom rather than the entryway to the master suite
Perfect
That was my thought too
Agree! and I would not have a sink with the toilet because you can use the ones in the main bathroom area. This way the space for the shower and toilet can be split in half and you get a nice balanced room with privacy within it.
Exactly!
Came here to say this!
A quick tip about your dressing room. Some years ago, I put a small ironing board in my walk-in closet, and it is so handy for quick touch ups, instead of taking the garment all the way through the house to the laundry room to iron a bit. =)
24 years ago, we incorporated a wall mounted/hinged, drop down, small ironing board in our walk-in closet and never regretted it for a second. My Dad, who was a skilled carpenter, made it in an hour or so. He even put a hinged drop-down leg at the pointy end which folds flat as you lift it back against the wall, to give more support to the cantilevered end. There's a power point and shelf for the iron right next to it - and our daughter has used it frequently too. Best thing ever!!
Bday yes!
Even having a washer/dryer in the closet with an ironing board handy is great too.
In my opinion, it‘s annoying if you have to go to two different rooms if you wanna go to the loo before you shower for example. Especially as both the bathroom and the toilet are not connected. I‘d prefer a version in whoch the toilet is seperate but still accessible from the bathroom 🙂
If you enclose the toilet, make the door open to the bathroom instead of to the hallway, this way you don’t need to go out of the room to use it. And use a Japanese style toilet, that’s 2 in 1 and it will save you space.
And make the door open to the bathroom rather than into the already small toilet. That gives you room to play with the sink location.
Yes, 2-in-1 and saving paper!!
Ziggy chasing the drone haha. 5-stars to the cinematographer for added dimension. Thrilled how the master suite will shape up!
I love Ziggy! He always reminds me of my own Vizsla from long ago. Happy memories of a wonderful pet. ❤
I usually use the toilet before I take a shower or a bath, so it would not work for me, unless you can access the toilet space from the bathroom. But I love the idea of having a separate space for the toilet
Frosted glass pocket door & frosted glass upper on top of a half wall around the toilet.
After living the a bidet for 16ish years, I have to say Ziggy will love his new watering system. Also great if you get nighttime foot cramps, sit on the loo sideways and pop your feet in the bidet under the nice hot water! Bonus of you have a bum gun, so good for cleaning not just bums but also the to clean the loo itself.
With the second plan having doors to the bedroom and the dressingroom is a good idea if you in the future want to make the dressingroom into a bedroom, then two bedrooms can share the bathroom. Perfect for a family with kids.
And great if they ever decide to short term rent the air b and b again and need to use it as a two bed one bath rental space!
as well, have the toilet room accessible thru a door from the bathroom.
Or, in the future - instead of an ample ‘closet room’- it could be an office for the main bedroom.
@@barbaragerrett8508I think separate entrance access to the toilet is better if thinking about each bedroom occupants sharing the bath, as one won’t have to go through the bath “tub” room in order to use toilet while someone is showering, and vice versa.
I really like option B with one change. Put the toilet room access door in the bathing room instead of the hall. You could also eliminate the sink and just make it what we in the USA call a water closet. Think about the efficiency of a morning routine. Using the toilt, brushing your teeth, showing, getting dresses, putting on make up or shaving your beard. You would limit the number of steps just by moving a door to a different wall.
Before I began travelling throughout Europe I had no experience with a bidet. However, I am now firmly convinced of the benefits of a bidet. They are quite amazing.
I love the episodes with the grandparents ❤ they're such a treasure.
You could close off the hall door. Keep both side doors. Then put a multi head walk-in shower across the whole wall. Keeping the Bidet and toilet next to the window the tub in front of the other window. You'd still have doors into the closet from the bathroom and the hallway. Never underestimate the advantages to having a bigger shower. You can have a bench and room for two to shower at the same time. Not to be too crass.
Really like this idea!
I like this plan!
I read that bidets weren’t included after the war ( in the US) because soldiers noticed them in brothels. How narrow minded!
This is a great solution! Would feel very luxurious.
I love this!!
You could buy a bidet to attach to your toilet. Similar to Japanese ones. That would free up some space for you guys, and imo more aesthetically pleasing.
I would suggest the same. We have an after market attached to our toilet and it saves so much toilet paper. You wouldn't believe how much.
And no transfering seats, to get the job done😊
Great idea! I have one. Useful! I just would upgrade to a warmer on mine.
Didn't know how much we would love our bidet seat. So much less expensive than all that additional plumbing and it has a heated seat. Surprisingly great.
Exactly. Saves space too.@@bernicekingma8348
Hey guys, an idea for the candles, would be nice to have a refill option of only the content of the candles (I don't know how to call that haha). In that way, those who already bought it and finished it can buy a refill that is lighter to transport (that means the prices of shipping go down). Or also, for those who can't invest in the whole experience can have a little bit of it, like an 'entry product' :D
Great idea about an entry product. Scented paper or bars for linens maybe?
Definitely yes to a bidet, in my opinion. - An essential addition to a château bathroom. You are doing a wonderful job on your lovely home. Your energy and assiduous attention to detail, quality and style never cease to impress me. Michael.
Definitely separate toilet space but with 2 doors, accessing it from the bathroom and the hallway. Also add a small sink to easily wash hands immediately. Look to buy a Japanese toilet bidet combo, it has So many comfort features, plus it will free up the space to fit a small sink and mirror inside. You channel is SO superior…Great taste, videography, humour and LOVE! ❤from Montreal
I have a toilet room within the main bathroom area. (no sink, just the toilet), Just so nice having it separate from the rest of the bathroom.
I prefer having a sink available!
@@louisegogel7973 There will be a double sink in the bathroom so there won't be a need for one in the toilet, if the toilet room/water closet is apart of the main bathroom as @christinac9002 suggested
@@louisegogel7973 same but sometimes even with space the piping isn't there :/. I've also seen toilets that have sink on top of the cistern if there is no space for a small sink.
I always feel so awkward visiting people without one. Feels wrong to touch the door handles etc I want t clean my hands first
@@cruelaz I like the idea of a sink above the toilet tank for the really tiny spaces!
@@louisegogel7973 totally better than having no sink at all but I heard setting them up isnt that easy atleast with older houses and plumbing
I'm American and I love using a bidet. They have always been a bit rare here the States, usually only found in finer homes.
I became familiar with them when living in France. I've always considered them to be quintessentially French.
From my experience, the French were not as obsessed with daily showers as Americans.
We routinely scrub off our own natural oils only to slather on toxic "moisturizers" in their place.
The French told me they were for "foot washing." I soon realized that wasn't really their primary purpose.
A bidet allows users a level of personal sanitation and cleanliness throughout the day without taking a full on shower or bath. I vote for a bidet in your new bath.👍👍
I'm studying interior design right now, and my suggestion would be to use the second layout. Especially because you don't want the toilet to be in view by the window. But you don't need another sink in the tiolet room. So just put a toilet behind the wall. You could then add a sliding door on both sides the the room with the tiolet. This way you can access the toilet without going "out of the shower/bathroom".
How lovely and hard working your parents are, Anna! ☀️
I love the open plan it is more comfortable. Here in the US we do not use the separate water closet setup for the master bedroom. Here that setup is called a half bathroom normally it is in the us first floor homes so visitors can use while visiting us for the day. But for a master bathroom I think to have it all opened will be more modern and you both are great to bring vintage together with modern so beautifully. As for the bidet it is not very common but the Italian Americans do have bidet, it came in handy when Covid was here and toilet paper shortage also will save on septic clean out will be quicker clean out with flushing toilet paper. Both plans are great but my option would be for the open plan. Love it!!!!! I think the room should be for you two you deserve to enjoy the chateau and all the work you did.
open plan and sink n reach of toilet
Definitely a bidet…I live in South Africa and have and grew up with one, not usually done here, but couldn’t live without it😀❤️ Not one person in my circle of friends has one, but my family members do!
I like option B because it gives you options down the road. The dressing room could later be converted to a bedroom and then you could have a “Jack & Jill” bathroom that is shared. This is common for siblings in the US. They have their own bedroom and a shared bath!
Depends whether they (or future owners) want to do this later on. Those shared bathrooms are a very American thing, I don't think they really exist in Europe, at least they're not very common in private homes.
@@leDespicable lots european homes just dont have multiple bathrooms, you share the one with everyone in the house.
Good idea, whether American or European. Take the more practical.
Do the separate bathroom version, but don’t block the door to the bath area with a second sink. Just have a toilet closet, which can open to the hall or the bath, and use the double vanity for washing hands. And you can have a combo toilet that includes a bidet function, but doesn’t require double plumbing.
This is a very common thing in America in nice houses.
Yes! Perfect. Make the toilet room smaller though and increase size of shower.
But moving the door to the toilet inside of the bathroom
Toto makes a washlet toilet seat (that you use with your toilet) that has all the functions of a bidet. We love it.
If you go with layout 2 you could reuse the windows which are currently leading to the hallway for the toilet room so it will get daylight as well.
Also I, personally, would make the toilet room accessible from the bathroom and not the hallway
I like the second plan. I especially like opening the door again because it’s nice to have access straight from bath to dressing room. Also, it is nice to have access to the toilet while someone is bathing. Whatever you choose, I know it will be lovely!
Funny story about a bidet. My school had an exchange program with our sister city of Recife, Brazil. We are in Clarkston, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. One of our young ladies came back from Brazil and wanted to tell us about the place she stayed for three months. Part of her story was accounting about a wonderful device next to the toilet that she used every morning to wash her hair…she had never seen or heard of a bidet
You can maintain the large size she likes and have an enclosed toilet too. Just put the toilet closet next to the shower in that room with the access door in the bathroom rather than the hall.
Best option IMO.
I like the first plan with a few adjustments. Definitely do a toilet/bidet combo with a partial wall to separate from the rest of bathroom (can have frosted glass to let in light but adds privacy). I would have direct access to the bathroom from the bedroom and dressing room. You will never regret having a large shower with a rain shower head. Also heated floors will be great during winter months. Can’t wait to see what you come up with. 😍😘
I’m an American and my husband and I installed a bidet in our bathroom and now I don’t know how we lived without it! Love a bidet!
Definitely version two, love revealing the old doors again and as Anna says, separate toilet allows more than one person to be using the bathroom without having to wait.
I am in the USA, love the separate toilet room/ aka privacy wall no door to be specific! It keeps the main bathroom usable and privacy for the toilet user.
yes! and skip the separate Bidet. your can always add a Bidet attachment
Privacy And keep floating poo particles contained!
No separate toilet like America where they don’t put a sink with the toilet…gross! Touching the door handle with dirty hands. And, ladies! Don’t we like a sink with the toilet???
I love option A where everything is is one room. Nice and open. Love the walkway to the dressing room.
It was so funny watching Ziggy chasing the drone 😂 It’s always nice to see your parents, they are so helpful ❤ Can’t wait to see the transformation of the master bedroom. Hope Philipp is feeling better 🙂
I prefer the first bathroom plan (all open), with a bidet. Once you've had a bidet, it's hard to live without one - and, if you have room, why not!😊
A bidet and toilet in one?
I find the open plan so much more pleasant. Having a separate toilet room is very claustrophobic to me.
You can replace a Bidet by an attached hand spray (douchette de toilette) it's very handy and doesn't take up space
Perfect solution!! How I wish they were far more common - less costly to install, less to clean, practical, useful. 100% agree that if I were building again it's what I would do even though bidets have gone out of 'trendy' fashion long ago here in Australia.
@@andersonomo597 as an Arab it's the only way to go here. Using water is essential and a hand spray is effective with cleaning since it applies high water pressure.
♥️ I have bidets in my home, couldn’t live without them. They are brilliant for clean ups especially with small children. And I have an elderly family member who just loves it, when they stay as she’s independent to comfortably, clean/help herself x
I'll like the open floor plan; no separate bathroom.
Love you guy's! ❤
Definitely add in floor heat. Most people like a closed toilet but it makes for too many doors unless you do pocket doors
Heated floors in the winter are glorious!
Pocket doors especially in bathrooms more space the better, no bid
A frosted glass sliding pocket door. And the toilet can be a combo toilet & bidet.
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I like the open layout. It will feel really small I think with a lot of doors involved the other way :)
How lovely Anna, for you to have your parents there to talk with, but also to help you and fill up with a Projects.❣️❣️My parents would come to visit
Years ago, before they passed away, and like your father, wanted to be busy, and it was amazing all the things it would get accomplished during your visit, and yet we have plenty of time for relaxation and dining together, and the grandchildren’s attention /playtime. I miss them terribly.
Regarding the new bathroom layout… I like the idea of being able to shower and go directly into the dressing room. To me, that would be a very handy feature. Also, there are so many wonderful spray fragrances for bathrooms to neutralize odors that you don’t have to close off privacy for a couple using that room whether it be you guys or a guest and it’s a lot of extra expense and work, to put up all of those walls just for some privacy that is really not necessary, in my opinion. Here in America, we do a lot of open concepts and en suites, where master bedrooms are concerned… no walls and they are so beautiful & full of great lighting …..We always choose the large dressing room that is w/ a walk-in closet.😊❣️ I wish you the best as you venture into this new journey, and I am very certain it will be lovely when you’re done❣️❣️ Enjoy your parents for the time you have with them as it is most precious.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
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I know this isnt a fashion channel, except for our very fashionable Philipp, but Anna's black dress during the bathroom plans reveal was really nice
I love bidets - they make so much sense. Wish I had them! I’m with Anna, all one open space.
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I would go for a separate toilet cubicle but if you could access it from the bathroom too that would be great. Imagine what you would do upon getting up in the morning, toilet then shower so you would have to walk back through the bedroom if it was totally separate. I am amazed what bathroom designers can do to fit things in. Eg a wet room and toilet room which measured 140 cm x 90 cm so yo have acres by comparison. Can’t wait to see it
If it's going to be your bedroom, prioritise how you would like it. Also, there aren't going to be many guests who bring enough stuff to fill a dressing room, but you will definitely enjoy having that much space! On the bathroom, I think it's nice to have access to the dressing room through the bathroom but slightly annoying having a separate toilet. Could you have it open planned but with two doors?!
Anna- I love watching your channel and gradually I’ve developed such a crush on Phillip. He’s so cute with his clever jokes. He really makes me laugh. ♥️ By the way I vote for the bidet in the new bathroom.🚽
Agreed with many others commenting the same layout. Plan B is great but instead of the door in the hallway, have it in the main room. Then you won't need the extra sink but keep the toilet in it's own space
I think the space is large enough to do the toilet and bath separated.
But I would put some sort of window (Maybe at the top) to let a bit of light in the toilet.
But a big bathroom would be nice too.
Depends if you care about how it looks more so than how useful it is.
Definitely more light, so I also go fir the open bathroom, not separated and thus less walls walls
I am in Canada. We put a bidet in 2 of 3 bathrooms during the pandemic in case of a paper shortage. Love them. Best idea ever.
I like the first plan, without the bidet. Your parents are so nice, Anna, and they do an incredible amount of work.
Looking amazing! Consider that people would be unlikely to use the toilet when someone is in the shower if you close off the toilet with the shower. Maybe you would consider in the open plan to move the sinks towards the window... better light for makeup, etc. and toilets and bidet on the left side of the door where you had planned the sinks. The toilet/bidet could be in its own closed room... which could allow someone the ability to use the toilet when someone is in the tub or using other amenities in the bathroom. Super loving all that you're creating!!!
In Argentina we use bidets too. I'd keep both and go for the first layout
Version 2! We just built our dream home and I opened up the ensuite plan to allow access to the dressing room . I hate the thought of having to get out of the shower and then walk out of that room to access my clothes in another room. I also prefer a closed toilet - don’t want to have toilet goings on from my spouse whilst using vanity or dressing room. xx
Week after week im impressed by the squarespace introductory monologue. 👏👏
Maybe adding a half wall instead of a whole room to close off the toilet can still keep an 'openness' to the bathroom. You can build the shower and circle a mid-wall with maybe some glass to separate the toilet and still allow other parts of the bathroom to be in use.
If there is a dividing wall, perhaps consider adding a stained glass window for some color and light. I can imagine Anna designing something beautiful.
Or frosted glass with beautiful etchings of waterfowl...herons or cranes. Also, connect the walled-off toilet room/or half-walled/upper-half glass wall with the rest of the bathroom with a pocket sliding frosted glass door so you can avoid swinging the door open on limited space. @@fatherboniface8804
Instead of adding a bidet, attach a sprayer to your regular toilet for $35 or add a fancy toilet seat / bidet attachment for $250
I'm Austrian and I LOVE a bidet! My forever home definitely needs to have one, so I'm all for it!
Always nice to se your parents. They are amazing workers-you are blessed.
I personally really like the separated room for the toilet, but I’d have the door be inside the main bathroom and not in the hallway if possible.
Absolutely!!!
Agree! I’m the US, toilet rooms are becoming more popular. Do it when possible. There’s nothing like walking into a stinky room when you’re trying to have a romantic weekend.
I just had to say that...Anna, your dad (really, both your parents are) is a rock star! 🤩
Have lived with a couple of these similar plans and would always recommend that your closet is accessible without disturbing a person in the bathroom. Always nice to have a separate toilet room when one partner is ill or spends more time in the toilet. Best of luck with a lovely master suite that you both deserve!
Hi LeeAnn 🌹🌹
How are you doing?
Your parents always arrive at the right time.😊
Of all the things to comment on ... Anna's father's gap shirt!
That was the gap's logo back in the 1970's. I had my first after school job there in the mall. We sold mostly levi's back in the day.
Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
Love these renovation videos. This bath will be spectacular!! 😗
Yes to a bidet. Our hotel in Seoul had one. It was pretty great and we are planning to upgrade our home in the U.S. with one.
In Canada, a powder room is useful. I suggest keep the access to a separate toilet / sink..access from hall. And add a toilet in principal bedroom-suite, add the bidet/toilet in one fixture. That way you retain future flexibility to rent the suite for B&B ..guest house or weddings etc etc….
Then your suite can be a retreat in the full sense, no matter how it will be used in the future. Enjoy the process and I’m looking forward to how the rooms come into fruition.
My preference is option A; I understand the desire for separate toilet, but if you “have” to do that, as others have mentioned, keep the access internal to the suite. Especially if there’s a chance this will become a revenue room in the future.
Strong recommendation; consider maximising the shower space and creating a steam shower, aka mini hammam. They work just like a normal shower, but hit the button and you get the full steam bath experience for those times when a bath is not enough… It does mean enclosing at the top (and obviously not to the ceiling!) and possibly mechanical ventilation, but you’d never regret it. Again, if in the future you’re considering this to be a guest room, it’s an extra selling point.
My thoughts. Option 1 is my preference. I wouldn't want to be using a seperate toilet only to have to go around the corner to use the bathroom. Nothing more luxurious than using a lovely big bathroom with everything you need at hand. I would make a shower for two. Put the toilet and bidet on the same wall as the shower, and put the bath on the other side of the room where you are going to put the sink and toilet. It gives the bath the whole wall and would make the bathroom look bigger. If you put the bath on the same side as the shower it could look crammed in and cluttered on that wall and make the bathroom look heavy on one side. Then put the sink between the two windows.
You guys have great taste. I am sure whatever you do it will look amazing.
If you choose to do the separate toilet room, remember you can install a combo toilet/bidet. I have a bidet toilet seat which I installed during the pandemic and don’t think I can do without now. Good luck.
Anna's dad is so funny! This is how we recreate in Normandy 😅
Personally I prefer plan A, and definitely keep the bidet it's so handy and convenient!!
I am with Anna keep it has one room it's only going to be used by the two people in the suite so it doesn't matter it's going to look fabulous ❤
I'm with Anna on this one, but that's just personal preference. I like having natural light coming into a bathroom, which wouldn't be the case for a seperate toiletroom. Also regarding a bidet (I googled the function and funnly found out it was named in france), you could just buy a toilet with the function of a bidet built into it to safe space, since having a bidet means also that you have to use it regualary to keep the pipes clean/hindering bacteria to grow - if I remember correctly - while with an included bidet function you have the choice of using it or not, without that pipe problem :)
Speaking of bathrooms and smells, and shipping costs for candles, -- what about also creating beautifully scented incense sticks with a little decorative dish? The incense I purchase is in a 10 pack of sticks, packaged together in cellophane with a nice looking label. I keep them in the bathroom.
I like the idea of it being one open bathroom with the toilet in the bathroom
I am a separate toilet person. And the attick space would be an amazing living space. Look forward to seeing it all renovated.
Option 2 kind of has too many doors but you still have to go around to use the toilet, so option 1 seems a bit more functional to me. I guess if you decide to make it your master bedroom, then option 1 would be better, but if you make it for the guests, option 2. Maybe that's what you should decide first 😁
My thoughts exactly. Plan #2 is somewhat confusing with all the doors.
open space!
You are such a hard worker, Philip . Anna's father seems to know the best way to do things as well.
Anna is a hard worker too! 😅
Oh thank you so much for the beautiful medieval music! I just love it!
YES to the bidet! Here in Argentina we use them too. Love your channel! ❤
The second option makes the most sense for many reasons. Especially if you are creating a dressing room off of the bathroom. This will work for a number of reasons.
1) Yes you want the toilet separate from the bathing spaces
2) the layout creates a better flow from the bedroom to the dressing room
3) creates privacy for getting dressed AND creates greater privacy when getting dressed for a suite IF you are selling the space for renting OR living in it as a master suite for your family.
I love the idea of the separate toilet room. So useful and civilized and the bathroom is still huge. I understand that you are used to living in a giant chateau but seriously, its still a gigantic open bathroom. Also find the room for a bidet, they are so lovely to have.
No advice on the bathroom layout, but Ziggy chasing the drone shadow? Delightful 😅
You are gonna have to put in some secret passage ways.❤❤❤❤ Like a hidden room behind a bookcase.❤❤
Hi Guys! I don't know if you have a lot of problems with mold in the chateau, but immediately when I see the shower far from the window I think that the steam will bring more mold to the walls, maybe it would be interesting to make the shower closer to the bathtub and the window
We are fans of the second set of plans. It has a nicer flow now, and great options in the future for making a family suite for guests.
We just installed a bidet toilet seat because of some medical issues I have. It aids me in keeping clean. I love it.
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I always like that the toilet is in a seperate space.
I love the rafters and the wood on the ceilings in the attic. I'm thinking it could have a lot of potential to make something up there too when/if you've time and resources some day.
Agree! A creative art space / studio would be great!
I'd love to have an apartment & studio space up there! @@karinskioslobod
I like some things about each layout. A bidet and toilet can be 1 unit; a bidet is something I would leave in the plan but it doesn’t need to take up so much room. I also like the idea of a closed off toilet, but it is hard to visualize how small it might make the room feel ( Anna’s point).My grandparents bathroom was cut in half and it worked very well and your space seems bigger …. From the hallway you came into a double sink on one side and a vanity on the other side. You went through a second door for the toilet and tub/shower combo. Second half had the window and natural light allowing smells and steam to naturally escape. As it was the only bathroom in the house it really worked well to share the space, yet still provide privacy.
Your view from the tub is 100% perfect! I also liked the double sink close to the natural light and view. I am wondering if you need a third sink with the toilet? Deleting that may help that section with the toilet from feeling like an airplane bathroom. Why can’t you wash your hands where the double sink is? I also liked the flow between rooms in the second plan. I would ensure there was a door you could close (vs just a walkway) between the bedroom and bathroom, so that if someone is sleeping the person getting ready doesn’t disturb the person sleeping (lights and sounds). Even if the door is usually left open it allows for the option of closing it when necessary.
Idea? Before putting up a wall t block off the toilet put something temporary so you can see how if feels. Last ….I am wondering if there is any natural light in the dressing room. If not I would add a vanity with the double sinks for Anna to put makeup on ….another reason I like that to be close to the window. I can picture Phillip soaking in the sunset from the bath while Anna sits and enjoys the view (sunset) while she does an evening skin routine or facial mask.
I know whatever you do it will be beautiful and functional even if you change your mind after you start. I love that you are willing to make changes until it is perfect for you even if it is more work.
I think your Dad in particular is a natural UA-camr, Anna lol. It’s heartwarming to see your whole family working together. Quite the memories being made. Excited to see this project unfold. Hope that wild boar situation is under some semblance of control now. What a load of frustrating work! They have integrated bidet’s for toilets now. Don’t think you need a whole separate one now. Might as well save the floor space and additional plumbing. I prefer plan 1. We have a bathroom /bedroom / walk in closet situation with too many doors (I don’t even think I can explain it …) and it is such an aggravation. And a complete waste of precious wall and floor space. It’s not worth it and won’t be anywhere near as convenient as you may think it would be. It’s one of the projects on our list to rectify when we can. The few extra steps to walk out of the bedroom to the bathroom directly next to our room would be well worth it to not have the constant headache of doors being in the way. I don’t know the plumbing situation and how difficult different configurations would be, but you could create a small toilet/bidet room where you plan to have the shower and place the shower directly across from where you want the tub on the wall with the sinks. You could create a “wet room” style shower instead of a fully enclosed one so you don’t lose any of the light. That way the enclosed toilet is directly by the door into the washroom but the rest of the room remains open.
Less doors indeed, and always have a sink next to a toilet
I LOVE the open concept so plan A. Plus you said that room gets the best lighting so an open concept ❤
I would make true to size cut outs of the fixtures you plan to have in your bathroom and lay them out on the floor to see how it feels. You can use boxes to simulate the shapes of the fixtures and the wall you talked about building.
Like the previous comment said, instead having the door enter the bathroom from the hall, it would be best to have it on the inside to access the toilet and then just get rid of the second sink. On the other hand, if you want an open space, I think a half wall with glass between the shower and tub would be good too. In addition, a built in shower seat/bench would be nice for the elderly or someone who hurt their leg. (Just a thought on who will use it. You don't necessarily need this, but it can also be used as a counter to place shampoo and all the like on it as well.)
I agree with those saying option 2 with the door facing the bathroom side instead. Not only because it feels very appropriate in a old historic home, but because this allows for more than one person to be using the bathroom at the same time while still having privacy. And maybe it's just the germaphobe in me but I do think having a sink in the water closet is nice to have just for hygienic purposes, unless you always want to be disinfecting that door handle lol. BUT maybe just a little baby sink. Love your content! Been watching for a long time and you have me checking real estate listings overseas (that I will likely never buy) on the regular. :)
Anna, like you I prefer the openness of a room. Great vlog folks and lovely to see your parents back again. Take care lovely family oh and we mustn’t forget Philip’s Mum too.
Really fund of the second setting, especially with no direct access to the bathroom from the hallway, it feels more intimate
I like the big open floor plan and not separating off the toilet.
ABSOLUTELY YES BIDET and agree with Anna on option A, open layout is much more comfortable since the person you’re sharing the room with won’t know whether you’re pooping or taking a bath! Bidets are not only for butt washing, so a lot more useful that the toto toilet or butt sprays( I live in Japan but I like bidets a lot more) and bidets wash better and faster as well.
I live in the US and have a bidet. These are the new kinds where they attach to the existing toilet and can either spray heated or regular tap water. I'd never want to go back to not having one.
We also have an enclosed toilet in the bathroom. We love it because one person can be washing up while the other does their private business.