The concept behind a Jack and Jill bathroom is to provide convenience and shared access for family members or occupants of the two bedrooms while still allowing each bedroom to have a degree of privacy. It’s a popular choice for families with children, as it allows siblings to share a bathroom without having to go through another bedroom or a common hallway.
A Jack and Jill bathroom will need to be quite large because you will need to accommodate all of the usual bathroom fixtures while also allowing enough space for two separate doorway entrances.
However, you can also look at a Jack and Jill bathroom as a space-saving option because it effectively allows two bedrooms to have an en-suite while only actually installing one bathroom rather than two.
Features of Jack and Jill Bathrooms
You can more effectively understand how much space a Jack and Jill bathroom will need when you have a clear idea of what a Jack and Jill bathroom needs to include. Here we explore the key features found in Jack and Jill Bathrooms.
Shared Facilities
The bathroom usually includes shared facilities such as a double vanity with two sinks, a toilet, and a bathtub or shower. These facilities can be used by the occupants of both adjoining bedrooms.
Multiple Entrances
The very definition of a Jack and Jill bathroom is a bathroom that can be accessed by two bedrooms. This means the bathroom will need to have two doorways in it, with each doorway leading to an adjoining room.
Privacy Considerations
While the bathroom is shared, privacy is maintained through design elements like lockable doors between the bathroom and bedrooms. This allows for simultaneous use by different occupants without causing discomfort.
Layout Flexibility
The layout of a Jack and Jill bathroom can vary, but it typically involves a central space with fixtures on either side, ensuring equal access for both bedrooms. The layout should take into account the additional floor space needed for two people to use the bathroom simultaneously.
Space Efficiency
Jack and Jill bathrooms are designed to efficiently use space and accommodate the needs of multiple users. This typically means they need to be larger in square footage compared with a typical bathroom, because they will likely need to accommodate two users at the same time, for example when both users are brushing their teeth.
Space Needed for Jack and Jill Bathroom
If you’re planning on creating a Jack and Jill bathroom between two bedrooms in your home then you’ll need to first ensure you have adequate space. The size of a Jack and Jill bathroom can vary depending on how spacious you want it to be and what equipment you want to fit into the bathroom. Most Jack and Jill bathrooms will include a double sink or vanity unit that both users of the space can use at the same time.
The bathroom will also need a toilet, but beyond this you can customize the room to fit your space. For example, if you’re trying to work a Jack and Jill bathroom into a compact area then you could opt to just include a shower stall, while if you have extra space you could install both a shower stall and a separate bathtub. You may also want to work a storage closet into the space, or additional features like a seating area or make-up area.
Minimum Jack and Jill Bathroom Size
The minimum size of the room that will work as a Jack and Jill bathroom is 50 square feet. This is slightly larger than the average family bathroom, which is around 40 square feet. The reason for this is two-fold. First of all you need to accommodate a double vanity unit and enough space for two people. Secondly, the bathroom is going to be accessed by two separate doors, which drastically limits your available wall space.
If you imagine a typical family bathroom, you’ll notice that there is rarely a vacant wall. The walls are all taken up by fixtures being attached to them, such as a toilet, vanity unit, radiator, bath, and shower. When two doorways take up a considerable amount of wall space, it means you will need to increase the size of the bathroom in order to create enough clear wall space for all of your fixtures.
A 50 square foot space will be large enough to accommodate all of the necessary fixtures and ensure enough wall space for two doorways that lead to the adjoining bedrooms. An approximate 50 square foot room could have possible dimensions of 5 feet by 10 feet, 6 feet by 8 feet, 4 feet by 12 feet, or 7 feet by 7 feet.
Standard Jack and Jill Bathroom Size
The standard size for a Jack and Jill Bathroom ranges between 60 square feet and 140 square feet, with the average size being 100 square feet. The size you choose will be heavily dependent on the size you have available and the fixtures you want to include. If your Jack and Jill bathroom can make do with just a shower cubicle for bathing, then a room at the lower end of the size range will be sufficient, however, if you’d like both a bathtub and separate walk-in shower, then more space will be required.
Also remember you will need enough floor space for two users to make their way around the bathroom at the same time, for example one person might be washing their face while the other brushes their teeth or dries their hair. You can also allow additional floor space for common bathroom items like a laundry basket, a towel rack, or a storage unit for toiletries.
At the larger end of the standard size scale, a 140 square foot bathroom will be very luxurious and generously spaced. This will typically include an area for lounging, a dedicated area for fixing hair and applying makeup, and a freestanding tub. Possible room sizes include 14 feet by 10 feet, 12 feet by 11 feet, and 9 feet by 15 feet.
