When planning a new home construction, one of the most impactful aspects of your future day-to-day is the number of bathrooms, so you should give it plenty of consideration. Follow this guide to get your design just right. 

What Factors Impact the Number of Bathrooms?

In general, there should be around one bathroom for every bedroom in the household. You also want to consider the number of household members. Typically, there should be one bathroom for every two people in the home to prevent frustrations. Additionally, placing at least one on each floor during new home construction provides convenience. 

What Options Are Available?

Whether opting for a site-built or prefab home, mixing bathroom styles throughout the space is the ideal approach to match your circumstances. The options are split into two main categories: full and half.

As the name suggests, full bathrooms include a toilet, at least one sink, and a shower or bathtub. Most homes have at least two full-baths—a master and a family.

Master bathrooms provide private access through the master bedroom. If your goal is to create a spa-like oasis, include both a shower and bathtub and separate them from the toilet and sink.

Family bathrooms, on the other hand, are located centrally for easy access and often include a bathtub-shower combination. 

Half-baths, or powder rooms, include a sink and toilet but leave out the shower and bathtub. As a result, it's an excellent choice for a guest bathroom located near a community space, like a living room.

You also need to consider accessibility if there are individuals in the household with physical limitations. Work in custom features like walk-in bathtubs or showers and lower vanities to accommodate their needs. 

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