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We are planning to buy a house from a builder. Initial plan comes with a two story open foyer at the entrance which adds an aesthetic appeal to the house. On the other hand, on the upper floor, we have 1 master bedroom with a master bath, 3 other bedrooms, a bonus room and a hall way bath. There is a full bathroom downstairs with a guest bedroom and a powder room. We have an option to add another full bathroom upstairs attached with 1 bedroom. In order to do so, it will cover 4-5 feet of foyer area near the entrance door which means there will be partial two story foyer.
We are really confused between a bathroom vs foyer. Utility wise, bathroom sounds better as with two kids, they will have individual bathroom.
Please share your thoughts on which one we should consider?
Sounds like a screwed-up plan.
Full bath AND half bath dn strs? Make the main level bath "the bath" for the main level; eliminate the powder (boy, does this sound familiar!).
Reconfigure the upstairs with one bdrm+private bath and the two other bdrms sharing a bath (J&J bath).
Though some don't like J&J bathes, they are the most effiecent use of space.
As much as a two story foyer can a drama and elegance to a home, it's also the least effiecent use of space and resources. But, if it's the only two story area of the home I think the sacrifice is worth the design aspect.
Go with the foyer. Kids learning to share is a good thing. It is a skill that will benefit them greatly later in life. I grew up sharing one bathroom with everyone in the family. I survived.
A two story foyer either uses up the a/c or sucks up the heat, depending on where you live. Either way, it's $. You might have more house guests than you planned or even an extra kid. (even just by a sleepover) or who knows? Down the line you might have an older relative need to move back in with you (I surprisingly did) I just try to think very long term and functional versus the wow factor that comes with greeting guests. How much time do you actually SPEND in a foyer (is it even a room)compared to a bathroom?
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