What type of shower cubicle could fit in this space?

7 years ago

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I'm currently putting an en suite into a rather limited space and trying to find a solution for the shower is proving a bit of a challenge. It needs to fit into an alcove which will mean it is fully enclosed on two sides and partially so on a third (the wall extends out approx 400mm).

While the simplest solution would be to extend the shorter wall out and simply fit a door across the front of the shower, access would then be restricted by the toilet. It would be very tight even with a bi-fold door.

It would be preferable to have something corner opening, but I can't see how a quadrant cubicle would work if the door has to run behind that wall.

Bit stuck. Any ideas Houzzers?

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Carolina

7 years ago

What if you have a wall, either floor to ceiling or a half wall with a glass top half, next to the toilet and a corner door...

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Emma Clare
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7 years ago
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Emma Clare
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7 years ago
That could work. Would it have to be custom made do you think? I've recently come across a couple of "pentagon" showers that look similar. I guess I'll have to get detailed measurements and work out if one would fit.
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7 years ago
Normally I would not advocate trying to move a toilet, however, in your case I would consider it. If you change the door to a sliding door or opening outwards, this helps immediately. If at all possilbe i'd move the toilet to where the sink is. This way you can build a false wall or have all glass for a more spacious view as the side to the shower, which you can now extend towards the left hand wall. If you had a false wall it also gives the person using the toilet more privacy whilst someone else is in the shower. By having a corner basin you also save on space and thus create room to exit the shower,

If it's not possible to move the toilet ( and a lot of the time it is not, i believe you still have enough room to have the basin as was on the original plan, but to swap over the toilet and shower.

A corner basin in place of the norm as above will facilitate even more room for the walk through to the toilet area

None of the above is to scale. I would suggest that you map things out on the floor before making a final decision, it helps you get perspective for walking spaces.

I would be grateful if anyone finds my ideas at all helpful that they kindly help my page status by leaving a few words for me in the review section. Thanks Hugh
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J
7 years ago
How about a wet room with a ceiling mounted shower curtain. I think your original floor plan works well.
I put one into my last ensuite and loved it. The curtain was long and heavy enough to not move from the shower steam etc. Easy care, won't intrude into the space and you can mix it up when you want a change of colour or look. I don't have a good image of ensuite but here is an example for you.
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Catia Interiors
7 years ago
Hi Emma

There are companies such as Matki who do have shower enclosures that are adjustable (slightly bespoke). Alternatively I tend to use SSI for a complete shower glass. They are brilliant and they come ahead for templating the space then return around 2 weeks later to fit it.

Hope this helps

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Jonathan
7 years ago
Why won't an inward opening pivot door/ bifold door work?
A S
7 years ago
Hi,
I agree with Hugh, opening the door outwards can easily solve the issue off space especially because the space is very limited and as mentioned above, repositioning the toilet will help create more room for the shower.

All the best..

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Emma Clare
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7 years ago
Thanks ever so much for all the input. Sadly an outward opening or sliding door is not an option due to the position of other walls/doors etc outside the bathroom. Theoretically the toilet could swap positions with the shower, however this would mean having a really tiny sink and as we spend a good deal more time using the sink than the shower and I need storage too, I think this would prove a compromise too far. we've had a measure and have found a pivot/in-fold door which looks like it fits the bill if we move the toilet right over. It looks a bit neater than a bifold door. https://www.ukbathroomstore.co.uk/simpsons-edge-800mm-in-fold-shower-door-eidsc0800?gclid=CP-3i8eol9ECFUHnGwoddsAP5w The wall would be built out to form a full enclosure, although I will investigate custom glass panel options too. A corner opening arrangement would be nice but I think this will be a workable solution. Once again, thank you for your ideas and input. Much appreciated.
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7 years ago
Hi Emma Clare, we think you're heading in the right direction with the Simpsons infold. We have used it several times on jobs were space is tight, the total projection is 420-460 from memory so would work. By building a wall out to fit the enclosure we think you will end up keeping costs down rather than going the bespoke option. If you were to go down that road we'd recommend Showerlab, they offer a fantastic service for frameless enclosures. Keeping the tiling simple and using a large format mirror would keep the space feeling open. Have a good day, Parker Bathroom team.
Emma Clare
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7 years ago
Thank you. The first part of the room has a vaulted ceiling with a velux over the sink so hopefully this will make it feel a little more spacious. I'll try and remember to post pictures once it's done. Your help is appreciated. :)
Emma Clare
Original Author
7 years ago
Do you think the sink/vanity needs to sit level with the wall or could project out beyond it slightly? The space is almost 900mm wide but only 215mm deep to the edge of the wall - less once tiled I guess. I'm struggling to find something of a suitable depth other than a cloakroom sink, which offers almost nowhere to balance anything you might actually need to use at the sink.
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Parker Bathrooms & Kitchens
7 years ago
Hi Clare, I'd say you have two options, keep it inline and go for a cloakroom basin, maybe look at Sanuex Quadro range. Alternatively increasing the size of the tray to an 800 x 760, making the wall 370 deep. Then I'd suggest looking at a Catalano premium 550 x 370. Depending on the projection of the toilet you decide to use I'd just keep an eye on any pinch points. I just rang Simpsons out of curiosity and the Edge infold projects 368 so will be fine in theory.
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Carolina
7 years ago
Alternatively you could maybe use a shelf that goes through the corner, deeper in the corner and narrower towards the wall, with a basin on top. Couldn't find a pic of what I mean, but this comes close(ish)
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Senspasce
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Hi Emma Clare, perhaps too late noticing your dilemma! However, might be worth checking out my space saving shower blind for your en suite. Its a waterproof roller blind that's is installed onto the ceiling and rolls down when showering and once dry, rolls back up out the way again. It might help create more space for you, thanks!