The photos make the bathroom look a lot wider than it is....but you get the idea!

I would not try to move the walls, try these bathstore products, putting the basin and loo unit along where the basin is and the shower along the full length of the end wall.

http://www.bathstore.com/products/match-compact-2-piece-furniture-set-2472.html

http://www.bathstore.com/products/atlas-slider-1200-830.html

Going for a quadrant shaped shower cubicle will make it look much bigger without compromising on showering space.

Hi, I see what you mean by the tight space. I would find that restrictive too.

I've seen the use of shower screens where they opening into the shower area is big enough to walk through but it is perceived it is not and the user then feels awkward about using the space.

I would love to assist, as we manufacture traditional and linear shower tray formers and can provide made to measure formers to make the best use of your space. Moving walls may add costs and complications that can be avoided with the right set up of the current space.

Would you be able to email be the room dimensions at mike@kosteruk.com please and I can assist and draw up some details for you?

Mike

You can extend your shower without major wall-moving. Your photo shows the shower cubicle with the door open which illustrates how long you can make your shower base (current size plus down to the edge of the open door making a long rectangular shower). Obviously there would be no real room for the cubicle so you could use a shower rail (the corner suspended from the ceiling) and some fab shower curtains. Replace the sink with a lovely warm wooden base and a basin to your taste (they are really cheap and come in all sizes and designs from sleek to moroccan). Finally, it is a small floor area so you can afford to go really upmarket with the tiling. So you could go stone with warm woods and duck-egg blue/saffron walls or marble with sleek modern lines, mirrors and bling (if that's your thing).

Hi all, wow, many thanks for your suggestions!

Helen Nightingale, I didn't realized I could do the pivoting screen! That's way too cool, because I was thinking that maybe if I could make a little bit of more space would be fine, but my BF told me that quitting space to the loo would make it very uncomfortable. Very nice!

ingabrereton, My first idea was that: making the shower 1.40 long against the whole wall where the loo is now and move to loo next to the basin. But sadly, I can't do it, because the main pipe for the loo is right there, and living in a 3dr floor, doesn't help to make the right angle for the loo pipe. The loo must be kept where it is.

lucinia yes, I was thinking the same, but i was afraid of making the loo space to be seen as a tunnel. And shower curtains will not help with the sense of space, I reckon, But many thanks for your suggestion!

Aquatecnic Wetroom Experts, the sizes are in the post itself, I'd love to see what can be done. I'm in despair with this bathroom!

Btw, Helen Nightingale, May I ask how wide is your bathroom, please?

Ill measure up tomorrow you. But the the principle is that if have a loo without a cistern on show, you can have the pivoting door right along side it.....as long as you aren't wanting to use the shower and loo at the same time!! it was 2013 whe we did it it but the door came from the 'surfing showers' ebay shop. then a wall mounted shower and ceiling 'rain head" shower from the better bathrooms outlet shop on eBay.

I would look at using a saniflo system to reposition the toilet, because the current position looks barely usable. Then you could have a full width shower. You have had a lot of good ideas here. I am really impressed by the houzzers determination to find you a not knocking the wall down solution. http://www.saniflo.co.uk/homeowners/sfa-product-line/sanicompact-product-description/

If you are living in a one bedroom flat, you could close off the entrance to the bathroom from the hall and create a new entrance from your bedroom. Move the sink next to the toilet and site the shower where your entrance used to be, wall to wall.

Alternatively, change the existing shower to one that is a 760 x 1000 quadrant. It will give you far more room. Team this size tray with a "frameless" glass enclosure with sliding corner doors. An 800mm wide x 350 deep base unit with semi-recessed sink will give you storage below. Hang an illuminated medicine cabinet, recessed into the wall if possible, above.

Hi Cocora, if you can phone or email me I can talk through some options and explain further what we can do for you. Mike 01387 270252

Helen Nightingale Thank you!

ingabrereton many thanks for your suggestions. A saniflo system is not an option for me, sadly. I really dislike it :(

Pat Oliver Interior Design The flat is 3 beds, so moving the door is not possible. And adding a longer shower will create a "tunnel-like" space for the loo, which could be very unpleasant.

At this point I think the ONLY solution I have without throwing the wall, is a bi-folding shower screen (bifolding to make the screen bigger and at the same time being able to fold it when not in use in the barely 800mm of space available.)

I found a couple of bifolding frameless shower screens last night, and GOD! they are super expensive! But I guess It would be much more expensive throwing down the wall...

Hi cocora,

I like your idea with a wet room, it will really open the space and create the stunning bathroom that you want! A bi-fold shower screen is definitely a solid option as it will give you even more flexibility, as for the expense, may I ask what were the prices of the shower screens you were looking at?

Ben

I agree Unishower, wet room is the best choice!

Hi Unishower, the folding screen I was looking at are these:

[https://www.houzz.co.uk/products/infold-shower-door-prvw-vr~1576204[(https://www.houzz.co.uk/products/infold-shower-door-prvw-vr~1576204)

http://www.motionspot.co.uk/bi-folding-shower-doors/

And some others that range from £600 and above. Ugh

Stone & Marble Diretto Ltd. I been reading the whole weekend about wetrooms and seems like they don't work fine in cases where the bathroom floor is not concrete built. A LOT of people seems to have leakage issues after a while.

Hi Cocora,

A wetroom can be built on any floor. The problem occurs if the room is not tanked/waterproofed correctly.

We have dealt with numerous inquiries from people who have been misinformed because the contracted did not have the relative experience to carry out the work.

The Aquaproof system meets the European Technical Approval ETA-08/0250, is flexible, fully waterproof, seamless, user friendly and is easy to tile with standard waterproof adhesives while being compatible to a wide range of substrates.

Our installation video is available here which shows (In a real life project, not a studio) how our tanking system is installed.

Mike, Koster Aquatecnic Ltd

I agree with Acuatecnic Wetroom Expert, wet room needs to be tanked properly, there is no other way!

.....for a common builder, tanking is expensive but for an expert he/she would know that a correct tanking installation will bring more and more costumers, just by word of mouth!

Choose and expert by the method they are using, by how meticulous they are in all of the installation, if they are clean and precise, look for reference as well!

asked them to see a recent project....not just one at least a 2-3.

An Aquaproof tanking kit which covers 10m2 is £149.00 including vat. Very easy application. A small cost compared to a the damage that can occur if not done or not done properly. Aquaproof Wetroom Tanking

Thanks 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.

Waiting for comments!

I 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