Title: Building Base Structures—What If You Had To Start Over?
Funny thing, I used to think a bigger living room was the ultimate flex, but after hosting a few family holidays...yeah, not having enough bathrooms is a dealbreaker. It’s wild how fast a line forms when you’ve got guests over. Still, I get why some folks hesitate—bathrooms aren’t cheap, and it’s hard to picture needing that extra one when you’re just moving in.
Curious if anyone’s ever regretted *adding* too many bathrooms? Like, does it ever feel like wasted space or maintenance overkill? I always wonder if there’s a sweet spot between “never enough” and “whoa, why do we have five toilets?” Maybe it depends on the house size or how often you entertain. For me, I’d rather have an extra half-bath tucked somewhere than try to retrofit later...but maybe that’s just because I’ve seen what happens when you don’t plan ahead.
Curious if anyone’s ever regretted *adding* too many bathrooms? Like, does it ever feel like wasted space or maintenance overkill?
Here’s how I look at it—bathrooms are one of those things you only notice when you don’t have enough. If you’re building from scratch, I’d map it out like this:
1. One full bath per bedroom, if possible.
2. At least one half-bath near the main living area for guests.
3. If your house is over two stories, a bathroom on every floor is non-negotiable.
I’ve never heard anyone say, “Man, I wish we had fewer bathrooms,” but I *have* seen people complain about cleaning them all. That’s the trade-off—more bathrooms mean more to maintain. But honestly, in a larger home, it’s worth it for convenience and resale value.
The only time I’ve seen “too many” be a problem is in smaller homes where the extra bath eats into living space or storage. Otherwise, I’d rather have an extra powder room than watch my guests do the bathroom shuffle during a party...
Honestly, I agree—nobody ever complains about having too many bathrooms until it comes time to scrub them all. In my last house, we had three full baths for four bedrooms and a powder room off the kitchen. Did it feel like overkill sometimes? Maybe, but when family visited or someone was sick, I was grateful for every single one. The only thing I’d add is to really think about where you’re putting them—awkwardly placed bathrooms can be more annoying than not having enough. And in smaller homes, yeah, losing a closet or a chunk of the living room for a bathroom just isn’t worth it.
The only thing I’d add is to really think about where you’re putting them—awkwardly placed bathrooms can be more annoying than not having enough.
Couldn’t agree more. I’ve seen some high-end builds where the bathroom placement just made zero sense—like a guest bath right off the dining room. No thanks. If I were starting over, I’d focus on en suite baths for every bedroom, but never at the expense of closet space. Storage is just as valuable, especially in luxury homes. And yeah, cleaning three or four bathrooms is a pain, but privacy and convenience usually win out for me.
- Totally get the pain of weird bathroom locations—had a friend’s house where the powder room door literally faced the kitchen island. Super awkward.
- I’m with you on en suites, but I always wonder: would you ever sacrifice a bit of bedroom space for a bigger closet, or is bathroom size the priority?
- Curious if anyone’s actually regretted going all-in on bathrooms. Does anyone ever wish they’d just done one big, fancy bath instead of a bunch of smaller ones?