Jess wrote:

I'm building a new bathroom in my basement. It seems all the bathrooms
I've seen, the door opens INTO the bathroom. Is there a reason for
this? Would it be odd for my bathroom door to open out?

I think since bathrooms are so small (mine too), that I would like the
opening of the door space to be consumed by the room outside the
bathroom instead of inside the bathroom.

Jess
Hi,
Then you can install sliding pocket door. No swinging.
Tony