Adding a half bath to a home is a common request that we get. Many homeowners want to increase the value of their houses, but what most people really want is a bathroom that is convenient for their guests to use while never compromising on privacy. Who really wants friends and extended family to see dirty laundry, prescription bottles and preferred shampoo?
Depending on the layout of your house, there are several ways to add a half bath by carving some space from your existing floor plan. You can consider a bathroom tucked beneath an existing stairway, a bathroom carved from the garage or a bathroom nestled into an attic dormer. Other options include splitting a large bathroom into a smaller half bath and a smaller full bath, or repurposing an oversize storage closet and turning it into a half bath.
No matter where you put your half bath addition, there are a few factors you should keep in mind as you plan this renovation project.
Dimensions
Keep in mind that a half bath does not need to be large. You will have enough space for the renovation if you can find spot in your house that is about three to four feet wide, and roughly six feet long. A space that is any smaller will be uncomfortable for people to access.
Keep it Functional
Your half bath must contain, at a minimum, a toilet; a sing and a mirror. Having an under-sink cabinet is nice, but it can be cut if space is tight.
Keep it Close to the Plumbing
A have bath needs running water as well as drainage and ventilation. To keep the budget low, try to locate your new half bath as close to the existing water supply and sewage connections as is possible.
If it is time to assess the space available in your home for a half bath, call Rossi Construction, Inc. at 813.436.0177 to schedule a consultation.
