When you’re touring houses for sale, one of the most essential features to consider is the bathroom. Whether you’re planning for a large family, or you expect to entertain guests regularly, you may want more than one bathroom. This guide will help you determine the number and types of bathrooms you’ll want in your new home.

How Many Bathrooms Does Your Family Need?

If you intend to grow a large family, you’ll want to think about accessibility to the home’s bathroom facilities. As a general rule of thumb, there should be one bathroom for each bedroom to ensure everyone in the home has their own.

As your children grow older, they may need their own space, and privacy will also be a concern. This issue is easily solved when each person has their own bathroom, but that may not always be possible.

If you plan for your children to share one bathroom, it should be a larger room with plenty of storage space. This will help them maintain a sense of privacy while they share the bathroom with each other.

What Types of Bathrooms Are Available? 

1. Master

A single homebuyer, or a couple with no children, may not see a need for multiple bathrooms when looking at houses for sale. In that case, they may opt for a home with just one full bathroom, consisting of a shower/bathtub combo, a sink, and a toilet. However, if you want more than one bathroom, you should look for a full master bathroom with all of these features.

2. Family

If you have children, or expect to expand your family, you may want to only consider buying a property for sale that has a second full bath. This can help you maintain more privacy in your own bathroom, while providing the same features to the children in their shared room. 

3. Guest

Often called a half bath, the guest bathroom will usually only provide a small sink and a toilet. Some homes offer a guest bathroom that also provides a shower or bathtub.

In most homes, the guest bathroom is located just off of the entertaining area, so guests can easily find it. Depending on how frequently you plan to host events, having a home with a full guest bathroom may be beneficial.

When you’re looking for houses for sale, working with someone who’s familiar with the local market can make a big difference. Lawrence Realty Inc. serves homebuyers and sellers throughout the Red Wing, MN, area. The family-owned real estate agency has been operating since 1948, so they have a thorough knowledge of the local market and can help you find the properties that best suit your needs. You can browse their listings online or call (651) 388-4745 to speak with a representative.