Many people feel that a great bathroom feels calm and looks beautiful, while giving everyone the privacy they need. That’s why water closet (WC) layouts shine by placing the toilet in its own small room. This way, you separate “quick use” from everyday grooming, reduce through traffic, contain odors, and provide privacy. The result is a space that functions better for couples, families with kids, and guests. Below, I’ll share five of my favorite bathrooms with water closet layouts so you can see what works and exactly how to plan your remodel project.
5×7 Space Saving Bathroom Layout With Water Closet
By using a pocket door for privacy for the toilet, combined with a corner neo-angle shower, small sink, and recessed storage, this 5′ × 7′ small bathroom feels organized and comfortable.
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Floor Plan Details: This compact 5′ × 7′ bath is planned around a separate water closet on one side and a corner shower and sink on the other. You enter through a 28″ sliding door into a 30″ aisle down the center with the sink on the right and the toilet room entry to your left. In the upper right, there’s a 36″ × 36″ neo-angle shower. To the left of the enclosure, there’s a slim linen closet niche measuring 39″ × 11″. A pocket door opens to the water closet on the left with the toilet set in a 30″ × 60″ alcove.
Dimensions:
Room size: 5′ × 7′ (60″ × 84″)
Entry door clearance: 28″
Center walking clearance: 30″
Corner shower: 36″ × 36″ (neo-angle)
Water closet compartment: 30″ × 60″
Linen cabinet/niche: 39″ high × 11″ deep (approx. footprint 39″ × 11″)
Design Tips:
Use pocket or barn doors at the bathroom’s entry and WC to eliminate interior door-swing intrusion.
Choose a shallow vanity with a size of 18″ to 20″ deep to fit the space.
Go frameless on the neo-angle shower and use clear glass to visually expand the room.
Recess the linen cabinet between the studs to gain more storage for linens and towels.
Offset the lighting with a pair of sconces at the mirror and a small recessed downlight at the shower.
Install large-format, light color tile with minimal grout to make the room appear larger.
Use a solid-core pocket door and soft-close guides to cut down on noise inside and outside of the room.
Perfect for: Small homes, guest baths, or apartment remodels.
8×8 Balanced Family Bathroom Retreat Floor Plan
With a private WC, and a shower and tub combo this 8′ × 8′ “Balanced Family Bath Retreat” lets multiple people use the bath at once for a calm, efficient, and kid-friendly design.
Floor Plan Details: This 8′ × 8′ plan offers a good mix of privacy, storage, and accessibility for busy family use. The entry is on the right, with a small 24″ by 36″ vanity on the bottom left side. As you enter, you’ll find the shower–tub combo running along the upper right wall, with a generous 36″ main aisle. On the left, there’s a separate water closet for privacy during shared use. On the upper wall, there is a window to let in natural light. The upside-down T-walkway allows for multiple people to use the space without interfering with each other.
Dimensions:
Room size: 8′ × 8′ (96″ × 96″)
Shower–tub combo: 32″ × 58″
Water closet compartment: 34″ × 58″
Lavatory cabinet footprint: 24″ × 36″
Main center aisle: 36″ clear
Side passage to WC: 24″ clear
Maneuver zone near entry (turning/step-out): 32″ radius clear floor
Design Tips:
The pocket door to the WC preserves privacy without stealing floor space.
Use a shower/tub combo for a kid friendly bathing setup.
Choose a 60″ tub with a curved shower rod or semi-frameless slider to gain extra shoulder room.
Use a 24vanity with drawers and not doors so items are reachable for kids.
Install a recessed medicine cabinet over the sink and a niche over the toilet for extra shelves.
Use large-format, light toned tiles across the floor for visual continuity.
Layer the lighting with vanity sconces at eye height (60 to 66″), a dimmable ceiling recessed can for general light, and a moisture-rated downlight over the tub area.
Use hooks, not bars, on the WC wall to fit more towels in less space.
Perfect for: Families looking for functionality and comfort in a smaller layout.
10×12 Upscale Master Bathroom Escape Layout
This bathroom offers primary-suite luxury with a water closet, closet, freestanding tub and separate shower in a space that still feels calm, private, and spa-like.
Floor Plan Details: This 10′ × 12′ primary bath is zoned like a mini-spa with a 66″ × 32″ alcove bathtub on the bottom left and a square 42″ × 40″ shower enclosure on the top right. On the right side, there’s a private water closet measuring 72″ × 40″ with its own inswing door. On the upper right, there’s a 3′ x 6′ closet with a slider, next to a 60″ × 24″ double vanity, where two people can groom side by side.
Clearances noted on plan: 32″ (step-out at tub), 36″ (main path), 40″ (tub front), 50″ (vanity/front aisle)
Design Tips:
Use a glass shower enclosure with a low curb or linear drain to make the 42″ × 40″ enclosure feel larger.
Upgrade the 60″ vanity with two mirrors and side-mounted sconces at eye height, around 60 to 66″ for shadow-free grooming.
Install heated floors to elevate the comfort and luxury feel.
A pocket door at the closet keeps the dress zone functional and saves space.
Add niches in the shower, and over the tub for bath accessories.
Hang a towel hook on the wall near the tub.
Contrast the materials with a matte stone on floors for grip, and polished tile on the walls to better bounce the light around.
Use a quiet ventilation system with one fan in the shower zone and a second fan/light in the WC for humidity control.
Perfect for: Homeowners wanting a relaxing, spa-like master bathroom with elbow room to move.
6×9 Accessible Comfort Bathroom Floor Plan
With its zero-curb 36″×48″ shower, open-knee vanity, and an expandable WC zone this 6′ × 9′ “Accessible Comfort Bath” plan is easy to navigate, and comfortable to use.
Floor Plan Details: This 6′ × 9′ bathroom layout organizes the room so mobility devices and caregivers can move easily. You enter along the bottom wall into a 30″ aisle with a curb-free 36″ × 48″ shower with a bench on the left. The lavatory is sized at 24″ × 30″ and sits mid-wall on the upper side. A partition defines a larger WC zone on the right measuring 42″ × 70″ and provides extra approach and transfer space beside the toilet. The layout keeps fixtures on perimeter walls and leaves the middle open for maneuvering.
Dimensions:
Room size: 6′ × 9′ (72″ × 108″)
Center aisle: 30″
Shower: 36″ × 48″ (suited to low/zero curb)
Lavatory footprint: 24″ × 30″
WC zone: 42″ × 70″ (side-transfer friendly)
Design Tips:
Use a 36″ entry door with swing-clear hinges or a pocket door to maximize the overall opening width.
Install a zero-curb shower with slip-resistant tile (≥ 0.42 DCOF wet) and a fold-down bench.
Place the faucet valve at the entrance for easy reach.
Place a grab-bar typically 33″ to 36″ AFF.
Add a comfort-height toilet sized to a 17″ to 19″ seat with at least 18″ from the centerline to the side wall. Ensure one side is kept clear for lateral transfer.
Install a wall-hung or open-knee vanity with a 27″ knee clearance min., and a 34″ to 36″ counter height with lever faucets for easy use.
Add lever-style hardware & rocker switches placed 34″ to 48″ AFF and avoid using knobs for better accessibility
Smooth thresholds at the entry (≤ ½″) help prevent tripping and ease of rolling access.
Note: This is an accessibility-minded layout, so confirm your local code/ADA requirements for clearances and turning radius in your area.
Perfect for: Aging-in-place design, long-term planning, wheelchair users, or those needing universal design. Meets ADA guidelines with generous turning radius and minimal thresholds. (Check out this page for more related-sized 5′ x 9′ plans.)
Each bedroom on either side gets its own sink and toilet while sharing a central storage closet,for a Jack-and-Jill bathroom design that delivers privacy and harmony for busy households.
Floor Plan Details: This symmetrical 7′ × 10′ private shared bath plan has harmony in mind by giving each person their own dedicated mini-bathroom with a separate vanity, and toilet with a central shared closet or shower, depending on the need. Each side has its own 28″ door that opens from their bedroom into a personal grooming bay with a 30″ × 18″ vanity. A pocket door then leads to a private WC room, so there’s no toilet sharing. Between the two sides sits a shared 51″ × 48″ closet, or space for a shower room. The result is that siblings get their privacy and independence without doubling the square footage.
Dimensions:
Room size: 7′ × 10′ (84″ × 120″)
Bedroom entry doors: 28″ each
Vanities (each side): 30″ × 18″
WC compartments (each side): 30″ × 60″ with about 28″ front clearance
Shared center closet: 51″ × 48″
Design Tips:
Pocket doors to each WC save swing space and add extra privacy.
Use solid-core door slabs on soft-close tracks to cut down the noise.
Add a mirror above each of the two sink stations with identical lighting, outlets, and storage.
Label the closet with left/right bins or pull-outs so each side keeps its own toiletries and towels.
Swap out the closet for a shower enclosure with a sliding partition on each side.
Use independent vent fans in each WC and put a motion sensor on each.
Install task lighting at 60 to 66″ AFF on both vanities with dimmers for late-night use.
Add insulation in the partition between the two WCs and the closet walls for better sound control.
Use durable finishes like quartz tops and high-wipe semigloss paint to stand up to kid/teen use.
Perfect for: Shared children’s bathrooms, guest suites, or those wanting dual-access designs.
Summary Table
Plan Name
Size
Works?
Highlights
Smart Space Saver Bathroom
5’ x 7’
Yes
Ideal small bath with corner shower and wall-hung vanity
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