Arguing over who gets to use the bathroom first is not an uncommon morning scene in a large family setting. If you have been dealing with this situation almost every day, you might want to consider revamping your shared bathroom and turning it into what’s called a Jack and Jill bathroom. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Elizabethtown, the trusted bathroom contractor in the area, explains what it is and how you can incorporate it into your home.
What to Expect in a Jack and Jill Bathroom
A Jack and Jill bathroom comes with either dual vanities or separate sinks, but with only a single bathtub and shower area. It usually has at least two entrances, with a few optional privacy features such as different rooms for the bath, shower, and toilet. Unlike other shared bathrooms, a Jack and Jill bathroom connects two separate bedrooms through entrances on each end of the room. A third entrance can even be built, leading to the hallway or another bedroom.
Is a Jack and Jill Bathroom Right for Your Home?
Consulting a bathroom remodeler like DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Elizabethtown helps you make the right decision on whether to push through with adding a Jack and Jill bathroom in your home. It would be worth the investment if:
- You have a large family. The space can accommodate at least two people at once, effectively eliminating long queues in the morning.
- You want to create more square footage in your home. A Jack and Jill bathroom promotes efficiency and convenience while also opening up your interiors to potential additions.
A Jack and Jill bathroom, however, has its downsides. Failure to consider traffic and functionality in the design of the space is a recipe for conflict between users. Also, it won’t be a great long-term investment, especially if the once-young siblings who are using the bathroom start growing up and eventually move on.
Designing Your Jack and Jill Bathroom
Jack and Jill bathroom spaces may come in several layout options that fit different lifestyles, but they’re all meant to connect two bedrooms of two family members — usually siblings. The most popular design options include at least one or two sinks, a toilet, and a shower or bathtub area. Other designs worth considering are separate sinks in a separate space between the bathroom and their bedrooms.
Your Jack and Jill bathroom can also be designed with a few privacy features despite being a shared space. One feature is to add separate areas for bathtubs and sinks and locks for the doors of both entrances. They can be installed on both sides of the door so that the bedrooms connected to them will remain separate and private while in use. It’s also necessary to avoid accidentally walking inside while another person is occupying it.
Talk to Us Today!
You can count on DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Elizabethtown as the leading “bathroom contractor near me” in the area. Get started with your bathroom remodeling project by calling (717) 452-4942 or filling out our convenient online contact form. We serve homeowners in Elizabethtown and the surrounding communities, including Hershey, Mount Joy, Lancaster, and Harrisburg. We also serve homeowners living in York, Lititz, Camp Hill, Mechanicsburg, Manheim, Bainbridge, Lebanon, Palmyra, Middletown, and Hummelstown.
