Powder Room Basics

With the exception of the kitchen, the powder room is a highly visible part of the home seen by guests more often than nearly any other room. Because of its smaller size, it is easier for the homeowner to make a big statement with a relatively low budget.

More than any other room in the house, the powder room today provides a unique opportunity for homeowners to experiment with their sense of style without breaking the bank. It also provides a means to significantly boost your home’s value. For example, An addition of a 1.60sqm sized powder room to a home that has only one full bath can mean a return of P30,000 to P50,000, depending on location.

Space Requirements

Powder rooms, also called “half baths,” generally have just a lavatory and a toilet, although some rooms come with a shower. A new powder room can be a stepsaver for family and guests alike when placed near a home’s main living areas, and it can also help relieve the demand on other bathrooms when the family’s trying to get out of the house in the morning.

As seen from the layouts above, a comfortable powder room with a toilet and lavatory setup can easily fit into a space measuring 1.17 to 1.65 square meters. To include a small shower, a range between 2.00 to 2.40 square meters would be the recommended minimum.

Would’nt it be nice to add a powder room in your existing floor layout?