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ebbie Wiener, a retired interior designer, had had enough of the bathroom battles with her husband. For years, they shared a cramped and awkwardly placed bathroom that was more like a joke than a sanctuary. The layout forced someone to walk through the bathroom to reach their bedroom, making it a constant source of frustration.

    Wiener, 66, decided to take matters into her own hands and create a spouse-saving bathroom suite with two of everything. She designed a new space that would bring peace and harmony to their home. With a budget well over $100,000, she created a luxurious retreat that included a shared sink room with two massive vanities, a wet room for relaxation and self-care, and two separate toilet rooms.

    The couple's new bathroom is the envy of everyone they know, with neighbors lining up to see the finished product. Wiener says it's like having her own private oasis, where she can escape the chaos of daily life. "Now, there is peace and harmony in the bathroom," she said. "We each have a private room and nobody knows what's going on."

    Wiener's husband, Jim Weinberger, downplays the importance of their new bathroom, but it's clear that it's been a game-changer for their relationship. The couple no longer has to yell at each other about whose turn it is to use the bathroom or deal with the aftermath of messy habits.

    The National Kitchen and Bath Association notes that primary bathrooms are becoming larger and more luxurious, with features like separate toilet rooms and wet areas. Wiener's design is a prime example of this trend, where two people can get ready at the same time and customize their space to their liking.

    Wiener's own toilet room has a "comfort height" toilet, puzzle books, and an antique metal toilet plunger for stacking rolls of toilet paper. She even has her own ventilation system and solid-wood door that closes tightly, ensuring complete privacy. Her husband's room meets his demands for abundant toilet paper and wipes, with an old-time loan poster and a collection of books.

    For Wiener, the new bathroom is more than just a luxury – it's a necessity. "I find myself spending extra time in there to finish a word find," she said. "I feel like I am not only helping my digestive system – I am helping my mind."