Converting Small Walk In Closet To Bathroom

Converting Small Walk In Closet To Bathroom

Converting a 13x4-foot upstairs hall closet to a full bath for use by guests and for bathing small children. The closet has a sloped ceiling and is only 70 inches tall on the short wall. I have two plumbing-feasible designs. Each has pros and cons. Which is better?

Option 1: use a partition wall

Pros: More space directly in front of tub, toilet, and vanity. Space in front of toilet is especially more open. Easiest plumbing option (because tub and toilet sit over garage). No changes to entry door, which leaves the door in an ideal place in the hallway. And, when the bathroom door is open, it's out of the way.

Cons: Access to the tub/toilet area means a person's head can get very close to the ceiling because the ceiling is sloped, and this might make the room feel cramped.

Option 2: move the entry door

Pros: Space is open. Vanity is slightly larger (but reduced to a width of only 16 inches). In-wall cabinet (above toilet) can be larger (due to what's behind the wall).

Cons: Entry door must be moved 3 feet, and this places the door directly at the top of the stairs. (People coming up the stairs see the bathroom door.) Mirror above vanity is on the short wall, so its height is less than 70". Tall people (like me) have to duck to see themselves in it. Tub is now above a living area (instead of the garage), and I worry about future leaks.

Converting Small Walk In Closet To Bathroom

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