Very nicely done - utilised similar space in a 1914 Edwardian split into three suites, retaining the character with inset panels on the doors. left an exposed cubby in a space similar to that where the red basket is in your photo here, or the under-stair bar example earlier, lit from above for an unexpected display of glass art. Good to see creative practicality!

Definitely over. 1. As miglooteacher pointed out if you want to show off the pattern then it has to be over. Of course, if you tend to buy plain toilet paper (non-patterned) then that argument will only have a certain amount of relevance. 2. enyaj11 ' s comment about the hygiene concerns of people touching the wall to get a fist full of 'under' hung toilet paper, has a lot of merit. 3. misshayley Solution is certainly outside the box. Though I am not sure how I would like the 'hang' which there surely must be going vertical like that? It's a sign of how incredibly bored I was that I actually looked up and found U.S. statistics on the question which state found that: 72% – hang toilet paper with the first sheet going over the roll 28%- prefer to hang the first sheet under the roll 4. Of course, much meditation on the whole question of 'sanitary equipment' in the toilet led me to wonder about bidet's. .. and what in the heck is the deal with them? I even found a 'how to' video on YouTube (I'll let those who are interested 'Google' the subject of bidet's and their use for themselves!) Apparently, with bidet's it's the norm to either use toilet paper at the end of the operation or a towel. So the question of over/under may still be relevant depending on what is provided. - It's something I'll be especially mindful of if I find a bidet with nothing but a towel to finish off with! .. but I digress.

Hello oklouise I am sorry not to be able to respond more promptly I have been uber busy. Wow I love the plan for the bathroom - thank you!!! But I am really going to have to wait on my master suite and change a few things as I have spoken to a Renovator Friend who has made me aware my budget is a problem.. to the point I am giving the existing house AS IS to my in-law and just focusing on the extension for my family. :-/ for now? Always wanted a Master Suite!!!! The bedroom will have to be my office for now and I will out a door in what would be my future bathroom. (Insert crying emoji) Reno Friend has suggested get rid of wall separating mud room/ stairs area. She suggests flip entrance to stairs to closer to door (thereby giving opportunity for full windows over west entrance door allowing western sun. Full height wall where stairs end and slider door there to the middle living/dining wall she suggests we keep. Effectively divides the space into 1/3-2/3. I will need a kitchen in my laundry now as I can't access toilet in extension. Upstairs study will now be my bedroom - so area over void will become my wardrobe. Reno Friend vetoed the fireplace under stairs and said it has to be on western external wall. All these ideas she has a budget reason for implementing .. so. My Feng Shui lady will be despairing. I am quite deflated but the budget is what it is, it's going to be a few years to finish I guess. Thank you and instead I am sending a virtual feast of your inclination!!! Xx

The toilet under the stairs would be quite cramped, would you consider turning the toilet around facing the other way and using the access door from the laundry into the toilet. The then smaller space under the stairs would work better for storing brooms etc. Any vanity or hand washing can be done in the laundry space, can you post another plan showing more of the laundry. I will draw what I am suggesting and post