The James Smith                                                  1,698 Total sq. ft. Construction Area

The bathroom floor plan, especially the master bathroom, is second only to the kitchen in selling and buying value. Unfortunately, “wanting” the best bathroom doesn’t always work. You will be restricted by logical use of space and budget available. There are some common or core features that are considered important to meet a buyers standards for the bathroom, at minimum the master bathroom. The room must be large enough to move around…comfortable without a cramped feeling. One sink with extra countertop space (sufficient for makeup application, etc.) is essential. Two sinks with a makeup vanity are necessary in a luxurious home. A larger garden tub is a very desirable feature. In a luxury home, a separate shower and isolated toilet compartment with a private door is a must. Another important factor is linen space or storage drawers / cabinets under the countertop. Consider placing the laundry room near the largest source of dirty clothes, probably the master bedroom.

The master bathroom design may be second only to the kitchen design in buyer importance, but you cannot place unnecessary costs in this room that are not consistent with your homes value as compared to other homes in your area. Keep your home building estimate in line with your surrounding comparable homes. As an owner builder, your total cost should be about 80% of the appraised value.

The James Smith demonstrates judicious use of the master bathroom for its size and price range.

Remember, that a bathroom floor plan might be too affluent or out of character for your home or from a space requirement…unrealistic or unusable for your home style.