Is this layout for a small bathroom ok?
Richard G
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Hi everyone,
I'd made an earlier post and got a great deal of advice as to options etc. but have really struggled with the layout of this bathroom.
It's meant to be a main bathroom for a 4 bed house - it's pretty small so i was just trying to make best use of the space.
I wouldn't want to go any shorter than a 1600 bath (but wouldn't mind it being just 700 if it was 1700 long). I would have loved to find a way to get the bath and shower under the window but it's quite a large window so would be concerned with water and the window frame (although they are UPVC) and also the privacy of it.
Do you think the attached is pretty much the best i could hope for in terms of layout? I can't think what more i could do but as always suggestions are very much welcome!
Thanks everyone
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PROEily Roe Interiors
6 years agoHi taking into consideration your window, I think this is the wisest plan. You may want to consider a bath with a curved end to mage the space more ergonomic going to & from the basin.
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Jonathan
6 years agoI also don’t think that you should be worried about a bath and shower at window end.
Richard G
6 years ago
A S
6 years agoHi,
Here are some alternatives you could consider.
Option 1:
Have the length of the bath running along the 2.3m wall; also along this wall, create a storage unit (open shelves or with doors) or a laundry area. To combat the privacy issue, the end of the bath can face the window whilst the shower can be fitted to a stud wall (from the storage unit). The basin And WC can be on the opposite wall.
Option 2:
Bath along the 2.7m wall
You could also consider creating recessed shelving along the bath wall for added storage (have them slightly angled so the water doesn't sit on the shelves)
Will you need a towel rail or radiator?
Richard G
6 years agoRichard G
6 years agoThanks again.
In keeping with a number of people’s comments about not seeing the toilet first when coming into the room, what about this layout?
I think it would give a nice feeling of space, the only drawback being a 700 wide bath may not be wide enough to shower in?
In saying that I’m sure I could maybe stretch to a 750 wide bath & not be too cramped with the toilet & basin?
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Gina Anderson
6 years agoOur old bathroom was almost exactly the same size and layout as what you are proposing. It felt perfectly spacious. The L shaped bath no doubt helped!
Emily