Finding extra space Outside  of the Bathroom

    To add a new bath or expand an existing bath, you can

    steal space from other parts of the house.                       

    Closets. Commandeer a nearby closet (or one already in the room) to enlarge an existing bath. A large closet can be converted into a small powder room.

    Bedrooms. Who needs that spare bedroom more-an occasional guest or your busy family? Use the whole bedroom for a spacious bath, or borrow part of it to expand a nearby bath. A large bedroom can be split into a bath and a smaller bedroom.

    Stairs. Is there extra space under your staircase? Put it to work as a small powder room. Or, turn it into storage and convert another closet elsewhere in the house.

   Basement. Even if the rest of your basement is unfinished, you can install a bath down there for family use. Many older homes have a basement toilet; add a sink and a freestanding shower to ease morning traffic in a single-bath house.

    Bump-outs. If there's nowhere to go but out, a bump-out or cantilevered wall projection can provide extra square feet for a tub or shower without the need for a full addition.