How to create a bathroom inside your bedroom

Lily Cichanowicz Lily Cichanowicz
Haus Lilling, Markus Gentner Architekten Markus Gentner Architekten Modern bathroom
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Nothing will make your daily life feel quite as luxurious as your very own en suite bathroom. Having complete reign over this domain of the home through not having to share it with the rest of the family or with roommates can make the bathroom a far more relaxing place to be. In this way, the bathroom becomes an utterly private solace for pampering and rejuvenation. An increasingly popular variation on the traditional en suite bathroom in a room off of the bedroom is to incorporate the bathroom inside of the bedroom itself. This can open up an exciting new possibility for those who always wish they could have an en suite but who lack the designated room off the bedroom to create one. To help you learn more about this unique and trendy concept, we’ve created this comprehensive guide to incorporating a bathroom into your bedroom.

Plan your space

As with any significant remodelling endeavour, you must make a detailed plan for the new space. Bathrooms require specific plumbing adjustments, and the dimensions for the bathroom area must first be chosen. You’ll want to be sure that there is enough room available to make the bathroom functional. There needs to be space for a bathtub or shower, a sink, and an area for personal grooming. Additionally, a barrier of sorts to divide the bathroom and the bedroom might be useful if you would like to give the bathroom more privacy. You may also consider consulting with a contractor and an interior designer to decide on a look that feels balanced and cohesive. Placement is an important element in taking full advantage of the space. For instance, this bathroom is situated near a large window in the bedroom, allowing for tranquil nightly baths.

what you should know before starting

As mentioned above, careful planning is a must in executing your plan to incorporate a bathroom in the bedroom. Due to the specific elements of bathroom piping and installation of appliances, it is best to consult a professional during the planning phase. A contractor, plumber, and interior designer can help you to ensure that all your bases are covered before you delve into the remodelling process. Having these people in contact will also give you peace of mind as you proceed with the steps towards perfect bedroom-bathroom harmony. Keep your layout plan handy at all times as you go along because a calculated effort will ultimately lead to better success. The plumber or contractor will help you identify the piping and electric systems in your home and how to bring them into the bedroom.

direct access to the bathtub or shower

Now that we’ve gotten the basics for starting the project squared away, it’s time to jump into the brainstorming! There are actually several possibilities available for the type of bedroom-bathroom combination you ultimately choose. For starters, you could create a bathroom in your bedroom with an emphasis on allowing direct access to the shower. In this sort of bathroom, you won’t want much obstructing the shower from the rest of the bedroom. You might, for example, opt to create a tasteful divider between the spaces such as the one above, but you don’t want to create much of an actual barrier between the two areas. In this design, the bathtub or shower is prioritised. You may even wish to create a space where the attention is balanced visually between the shower and the bed as we can see here.

floor level shower

As an alternative to choosing a conventional shower cubicle for standing, you might also want to consider going with a floor level shower. Floor level showers are actual quite popular in certain parts of the world including France. A floor level shower forces you to get off your feet and is inherently a bit more luxurious and relaxing as a hybrid between a regular shower and a full-on bath. A floor level shower will look a bit more natural amidst the bedroom décor than a standing one might because of its relative height to other common bedroom furnishings like the dresser, bedside table, and bed. There are lots of shapes and styles to choose from with regard to the tub itself, which can help it to look more succinct and aesthetically pleasing within the space.

divide the space just with the floor

As an alternative to dividing the bedroom and the bathroom with a floating wall, low wall, or even decorative visual effects as we saw in one of the above examples, you can simply separate the spaces by using a different kind of floor. In this bathroom by Samarina Projects, the marble floor includes a white marble rectangle that distinguishes the bathing area from the rest of the room. The divide is tasteful and well coordinated with the rest of the space because there are touches of white in the black marble as well as lots of white décor in the rest of the space. This option can be as subtle or as striking as you’d like depending on the styles of flooring you choose to pair together. Adding a comfy plush area rug to the bedroom portion of the room can also create the same divide without the investment in a new floor.

hide the bathtub with furniture

Finally, you may be attracted to the convenience and privacy of incorporating the bathroom into the bedroom, but not so sure about the overall look of such a consolidated space. If this sounds like you, we’d like to offer a suggestion to ease the scepticism. You can easily downplay the bathroom area of the room and maintain the area as primarily the bedroom. Adding some tall plants to enclose the bathtub will not only mask its appearance but create a more cosy and secluded ambiance for bathing. Other options include adding some furniture like a chair or two facing away from the tub to help create a sense of separation. This way, your guests won’t have to look at the tub while visiting. We hope that we've opened your mind to the possibilities of creating a bedroom and bathroom in one. 

For more ideas for how to fully utilise the spaces in your home, check out this guide on how to use the empty corners of your apartment. Happy decorating!  

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