Standard bathrooms have four key areas — bath, shower, sink and toilet. In small bathrooms, one or more of these areas can be removed. Removing the bath turns the bathroom into a three-quarter bath. The sink and toilet combined becomes a powder room, while the shower and bath together is a wet room.
As a local bathroom remodeler, one of the most common questions we get asked at DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Amarillo is whether a full bathroom should be split into a powder room and wet room. Read on as we weigh its pros and cons.
The Benefits of a Separate Toilet
Building the powder room separately offers the following benefits:
- Flexibility. Having a separate toilet allows more flexible usage, as the entire bathroom is not tied up when someone is using the toilet. This can be doubly beneficial for household members who need additional time to use the toilet, such as those who have limited accessibility.
- Privacy. Along with flexibility, a separate toilet allows privacy as the toilet is separate from the rest of the bathroom.
- Hygiene. Toilet use may release airborne bacteria and pathogens, which can be isolated and vented instead of spreading onto personal items like towels and toothbrushes.
- Accessibility. As mentioned above, household members who have accessibility limitations will appreciate a separate toilet. If you are planning a bathroom remodel, a separate toilet is an opportunity to gradually add accessibility features to your home.
Why You Might Think Twice About a Separate Toilet
Before you go and search online for a “bathroom contractor near me,” there are a couple of things about separating the toilet that may be viewed as a disadvantage.
- Smaller footprint. You could end up with two small bathrooms instead of one large one.
- Increased cost. You’d be making two rooms out of one, which will drive the cost of the project upwards. A second door will need to be installed, additional electrical and plumbing work will need to be done, and each room may require its own vanity.
Let’s Start a Conversation!
Whether you want a separate toilet or a more traditional bathroom, you need a bathroom contractor that can take your plans into reality. We at DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Amarillo offer a wide range of professional remodeling services. To get started with a no-obligation consultation, call us at (806) 356-8002 or contact us online!
