Discussing the pros and cons of a combined toilet and bathroom setup versus separate facilities to determine the preference

Rebecca Knight, the Deputy Editor on the our platform website since 2022, has recently moved into a new flat. Despite the change, she finds herself longing for a feature that her previous home had—a separate toilet.

In her previous residence, a converted semi-detached building, Knight's bathroom and toilet were separate rooms, a common arrangement in many UK homes, particularly in semi-detached properties. However, the new flat she now calls home boasts a combined bathroom and loo.

Knight, who covers a wide range of topics from the latest viral cleaning hack to the next big interior trend, has expressed a preference for a separate toilet layout. She values the privacy, hygiene, and practicality that such an arrangement offers.

The separate toilet and bathroom arrangement in Knight's previous flat meant having two tiny rooms instead of a larger family bathroom. This layout, while space-efficient, resulted in inconvenience due to one person often waiting to use the bathroom.

The convenience of a separate toilet outweighed the space issue for Knight and her partner. The ability to use the facilities without interruption, preventing stressful situations, and reducing odors, makes everyday use more comfortable.

It's not uncommon to find this layout in luxury hotels, where each room often includes a separate toilet cubicle inside the main bathroom. The author of this article has personally experienced this level of convenience during visits to such establishments.

The author invites readers to share their opinions on the preference for a separate toilet or combined bathroom in the comments section. Are you a fan of separate facilities, or do you find the combined layout more practical? The pros and cons of combining the two rooms that a bathroom and toilet typically occupy are worth discussing.

Before joining the our platform team, Knight had a history of working on women's weekly magazines. Today, she can be found across several home and interior publications, including Homes & Gardens, LivingEtc, Real Homes, Gardeningetc, and our platform.

Whether you're a homeowner, a renter, or simply interested in interior design, the debate between separate toilets and combined bathrooms is one that sparks interesting discussions. As Knight continues to share her insights on home and interior trends, we look forward to seeing how this debate unfolds.