When designing a custom bathroom or remodeling an existing one, you can choose the layout and other furnishing details that suit your specific needs. If you are considering a Jack and Jill bathroom, there are a few things you need to know to determine if it is the right choice for you. A premier bathroom contractor talks about them here.
Layout Options
A Jack and Jill bathroom is a shared bathroom that has at least two separate entrances into the room. You need to consider the available square footage and household needs to create the best layout plan for your bathroom. Here are the common bathroom options to think about:
- A full-sized bathroom (with one or two sinks, a toilet, and a shower or bathtub) is located between two bedrooms.
- A bathroom (with a toilet and a shower or bathtub) is shared between two bedrooms. The two sinks, however, are outside each bathroom door in the bedrooms.
- A full-sized bathroom (with one or two sinks and a shower or bathtub). The toilet is located in a separate room within the bathroom.
Design Features
A bathroom remodeler shares some of the most common design features of a Jack and Jill bathroom:
- Locks: Doors that open to the bathroom and bedrooms should lock on both sides.
- Light Switches: There should be a three-way switch to allow lights to be turned on and off from both entrances.
- Sliding Doors: Sliding doors save space and avoid blocked areas from swinging doors.
- Storage: Make use of areas around the sink and above the toilet.
- Towel Racks: A bathroom should have a towel rack or bar. Add a hook to the back of each door if there is not a lot of extra space.
Pros and Cons
A shared bathroom can provide a lot of benefits, but there are also drawbacks you need to be aware of. Here are the pros and cons of Jack and Jill bathrooms:
- Pros: Perhaps the biggest advantage of a Jack and Jill bathroom is that it saves a lot of space in the home. It utilizes available square footage more efficiently and can free up space for bigger bedrooms. This type of bathroom is also extremely helpful for large families.
- Cons: One of the disadvantages of a shared bathroom is it can be isolated. Because it is usually situated between two bedrooms, it is not accessible to the rest of the home. This can be resolved if the bathroom connects to a hallway instead of a second bedroom. For some families, a shared bathroom might not remain useful in the long run, particularly if certain members will eventually move out.
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