There are many ways to design and build a shared bathroom, one of which is a “Jack and Jill” bathroom. In today’s post, local bathroom contractor DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Burlington County looks at this bathroom style, its advantages, and why you should consider (or reconsider) adding it to your home.
What Are Jack and Jill Bathrooms?
A “Jack and Jill” bathroom is a shared bathroom that is accessed from two or more rooms. The name, taken from the nursery rhyme, alludes to the bathroom being shared by siblings. This makes the occupants feel like they have their ensuite bathroom. A similar configuration is in hotel double rooms. In addition, a Jack and Jill bathroom can also be accessed from the hallway or the main bedroom.
The Advantages of Jack and Jill Bathrooms
Jack and Jill bathrooms offer unique advantages that are worth considering. As described above, one of its most appealing aspects is giving each bedroom the feeling of having an ensuite bathroom — without having your bathroom remodeler design and build multiple bathrooms for each. This allows more efficient use of square footage, requiring simpler plumbing, electrical, and other utility installations. Shared access also is convenient, particularly for members of the household who have limited accessibility.
Having a Jack and Jill bathroom also adds another level of privacy. If you happen to have guests, a standard shared bathroom, accessible from all other parts of the house, can sometimes lead to awkward situations. In comparison, a Jack and Jill bathroom can only be used by those who have access to the bedrooms.
A Few Things to Consider
Like other bathroom styles, a Jack and Jill bathroom has a few aspects that need to be considered before you make your choice. One is that regardless of style, shared bathrooms will create conflict at home, especially if you have many occupants that need to use them during certain times, as is often the case during weekday mornings. Being accessible from multiple points, whoever is using the bathroom will need to make sure that all other doors are locked to ensure privacy. The bathroom can be designed to have partitions between the toilet, bath, shower, and vanity to allow more than one person to use the bathroom at a time.
If there is only one bathroom, a Jack and Jill bathroom may not be the way to go. You probably don’t want guests needing to pass through a bedroom to use the bathroom or have them accidentally walking into the bathroom while someone is using it just because one of the access doors was left unlocked.
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