Tiny bathroom design - Help!
Hi all! I just bought a tenement flat in Edinburgh, and the tiny bathroom is driving me crazy. The problem is the shower space (750mm x 750mm).
The space is 1.90 metres long (from the door) x 1.40 width.
This is how it looks atm:
I was thinking about throwing down the wall between this bathroom and the bedroom behind it, and create a little bit more space for a nice wet room, adding about 0.30 or 0.40 centimeters to the width of the bathroom.
My dilemma is between resizing the complete length of the wall or doing space only for the shower and leaving the wall as it is behind the basin.
If I do the later, it would mean a little bit of space in the bedroom to put some nice shelves:
And the bathroom would look like this:
Another thing I'm trying to figure out, is if it would be better to do the extension (full or partial wall) re doing the whole high of the wall, or doing it at 2.30 high only. Keep in mind that this flat have ceilings 3.30 metres high!
Is any advantage in doing this in regards with the supporting beams? I think that doing it partial high, means that I can put a supporting beam in the wall, and it would be shortear and easier to do, but I have no clue.... Help!
Any advice will be highly appreciated!
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Helen Nightingale
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Comments (21)Hi, Our bathroom was very simulator this and we hated the lack of floor space. We installed a gorgeous shower across the window wall and tiled around the window to protect it from moisture. It's been great so far. Then we moved the toilet to behind the door and put in a smaller countertop sink next to it. We also had the problem of working around the airing cupboard. Taking out the bath was controversial but it hasn't bothered us yet& it's better than walking straight into the bath when you open the door like we used to. We felt that a good quality shower would make the house more saleable in future that a pokey bathroom....See MoreTINY Bathroom need help!
Comments (16)Hello Tom, There are many Bathrooms out there that are smaller than yours. You are right, you could definitely add something to it, redesign it and make it look bigger. Everything is possible! If I was you I would not remove the bath. Just as others said some people may feel more attracted to have a bath and not a shower only. After all you can still ad a showered and have 2 in 1. When you add a mirror and pick light colours you can definitely make your Bathroom look more spacious. Light installation is also a great idea to make your space look bigger. Have you considered changing the layout for your Bathroom? Good luck with your Project!...See MoreSloping ceiling in our tiny bathroom
Comments (11)I think that one of the problems with this small bathroom is that it's broken into many elements, making the space appear even smaller. The slope is very sculptural but spoiled by the style of window. Would you consider replacing the window with a full pane of glass in a casement or awning style opening? I'd also recommend either removing the tongue and groove boarding and skimming the wall or replacing the boards with T & G that extend from the floor to the ceiling. I'd remove the tiles and replace with T & G as well. Also, to unify the space, remove the ceiling tiles, which look like polystyrene, and the coving to simplify the overall appearance. A paler tint of the blue-green and a simpler window film in a foggy texture will allow more light to enter the room....See MoreStair Bulkhead design in Bathroom-Help!
Comments (7)Hi Ross, havent sorted it yet but we had a bathroom design guy come round and what we will do is borrow some space from adjoining bedroom (which will be our guest bedroom anyway) to create more space in bathroom for walk in shower. the stair bulkhead will be 'encased' in bespoke storage unit. it will be slightly smaller than what it is now but it eill be higher so it looks in proportion to everythinf else and not just one big box. hope this helps. other solutions would involve moving stairs or extending over garage to create more space both which are more distruptive and expensive. let me know what you decide as maybe there is a solution. i havent come across....See MoreCoco
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8 years agoThanks to all for your help. After more research, I finally get rid of the idea of a wetroom. The flat is in an old tenement and the movement these buildings have could be a problem to keep the tanking system in good shape.
So now I have to choose between a low profile offset shower or a small bathtub.
I'm almost convinced a bathtub will work better. NO leakage issues, a good appeal for future buyers or renters (in the future, of course) who have children, easy to maintain and I THINK that the height of a bathtub could be great to give the sensation of more amplitude, against a wall of glass.
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8 years agoI would still suggest tanking/waterproofing the room prior to the installation of a standard shower tray or bath.
Waterproofing membranes with the European Technical Approval will withstand normal movement within a house but the flooring and walls need to be of sound construction - a wetroom can be properly fitted in age of building.
These principles apply to a standard tray or bath as the silicone beading around the edge may fail (from movement/age) and let wall bypass the tray, causing damage to the building underneath.
This picture was taking after a bath with wall mounted shower was removed. The silicone had failed causing the wood to rot.
This was all replaced and the below was created in its place:
A bath will be easier for people with young children and if you plan to sell on, a wetroom will appeal to some where a bath will appeal more to others.
Which ever path you choose (both your designs look nice) I would recommend waterproofing the room before it is installed.
Kind Regards
Mike
Helen Nightingale