{"id":33551,"date":"2024-10-15T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-15T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-staging.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/?p=33551"},"modified":"2024-09-30T20:29:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T20:29:17","slug":"en-suite-bathroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saatva-node-stage.tsc-starts-coding.com\/blog\/en-suite-bathroom\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is an En Suite Bathroom? Pros, Cons, and Design Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s more than likely that along the way, you\u2019ve come across the term \u201cen suite bathroom,\u201d especially if you\u2019ve been\u00a0looking for a new home<\/a>\u00a0to rent or buy. But maybe you\u2019ve wondered what an en suite bathroom is and what it includes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ahead, we\u2019ll cover the meaning of an en suite bathroom, along with why it\u2019s in a bedroom, the pros and cons, and how to design this space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is an en suite bathroom?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An en suite bathroom is a bathroom that’s adjoined to\u2014and only accessible from\u2014a bedroom, explains Hannah Goldberg, founder and principal designer of Hannah Charlotte Interiors<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typically, en suite bathrooms are found in primary bedrooms. \u201cBut in our larger new-build projects, we are also seeing en suite bathrooms added to basement or attic bedrooms, creating in-law or guest suites,\u201d says Goldberg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros of an en suite bathroom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Being able to enter the bathroom without having to exit your bedroom and walk down a hallway has the advantage of being very convenient, says Goldberg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt also ensures privacy,\u201d she adds, \u201callowing you the peace of mind that you are not sharing this particular bathroom.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, an en suite bath can add a lot of value to your home, says Goldberg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u201cWith some creative space planning, we always recommend adding an en suite bath to at least the primary bedroom,\u201d she says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cons of an en suite bathroom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere are very few disadvantages to an en suite bathroom unless it is the only bathroom in the house,\u201d notes Goldberg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this case, she advises reorienting the space plan to allow people to access the bathroom without traveling through someone’s bedroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to design an en suite bathroom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps you have the advantage of designing your home from scratch or remodeling it. For this, Goldberg\u2019s number one tip for designing an en suite bathroom is to be very deliberate about where the door is situated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe try to orient the room so it is as far from the bed as possible, giving the door to the bathroom privacy if at all possible,\u201d she shares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, Goldberg asks her clients to think carefully about their particular storage and usage needs and to prioritize their needs versus wants. According to Goldberg, some of the questions you may want to ask yourself include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n