height issues in loft ensuite
We are at the beginning of a house renovation and in the process of building a loft ensuite. I'm panicking ever so slightly! We had originally planned to have an ensuite and dressing room (see photo of plan) but have decided to forego the dressing room and create a large ensuite instead. We have also decided to put the bed in the front of the window (which are installed and are now 2: one window either side of the bed). However, having been in the loft today (without wall insulation and plasterboarding) the height is very limited in this end of the room. The height at the apex is 2000m. The stud wall at the front of the house is only 950mm. My husband is 6ft. Ideally we'd like a bath, shower, wc and basin.
Does anyone have any clever/creative ideas for arrangement in order for my husband to use the room comfortably?
I'd be grateful for any advice!
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kwg kwg
5 years agoDel27 York
5 years agoThank you for your comment. Yes our ensuite will be double the size and will under the sloped section of the conversion at the front of the house. This is picture of the loft last week. I don’t have a current photo at the moment. The left hand side of the photo is the back of the house and this is where the former has now been built and the right hand side is the front where the ensuite will go.
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5 years agoDel27 York
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Londonfatcat
5 years agoNo problem at all.
You actually can utilise plenty of 'dead space' in the entire height restricted area at the rear. You should ask your builder/joiner for in-built base storage, typically up to 90cm high. You might also be able to utilise the side walls at the lower-end slope with upper cabinetry too. I have attached a photo as an example.
With regards to the vanity and bathtub, these would need to be measured out and drawn in the plan to understand flow and practicality of space.
With regards to the wet room, I cannot stress enough to avoid this design! Do ask your builder to keep your shower enclosed. Don't forget to ask for an alcove by the shower either, to store toiletries neatly :)
Kind regards,Faten
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