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Which bathroom layout? Or can you think of something better?

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Which bathroom layout? Or can you think of something better?

Rules of the game:

WC and basin must stay where they are.

North side cupboard can be knocked into and north door blocked or made into shelves.

Must have separate shower (ideally walk-in without a door) and min 1700mm bath.

Bath can't go under window.

East window likely to be blocked up.

Please make as cost effective as possible - ie use existing a walls and plumbing where possible.

Grateful for any/all ideas for this awkward room!

Many thanks :-)

ONE:

TWO:

THREE:

FOUR:

where to put shower head?

asymmetrical shower tray?

FIVE:

SIX:

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cambella
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Hi @siobhanmcgee90 - yes agree but luckily there is lots of storage elsewhere so this cupboard space is pretty redundant. I did think about doing two seperate bathrooms with it but again it seems a bit over the top and to have one spacious bathroom might be nicer. ....so I think the choice is between 3 and 4 (with a glass wall) ......unless someone has a better idea?

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Sarah L
last month
I like option 4 with showerhead on the angled wall
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Isla Cherry
last month
I like number 3. The bath projecting out or set at a horrible angle is a non-starter for me. How would you clean that dead corner behind the bath in 6? Apologies if it is going to be part of the bath surround. I like 3 because the shower is in its own alcove and bath and shower could share a towel rail placed centrally.
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Black and Milk | Interior Design | London
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Option 3 or 4 seem most feasible for me. Don't hate 5 but would prefer the shower to have its own part in the space
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siobhanmcgee90
last month
Depending on what the storage is like in the overall space, I like option 2 as it uses the space optimally providing great walk in wardrobe but I would have a slider or barn doors to have full u-shaped storage.
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rinked
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siobhanmcgee90
last month
If you don’t need the storage, then 3 is the neatest solution.
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Piur & Co interior design
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I would do something like this.

In all the options I didn't like how the area under the windows was not utilised at all. I think it's a perfect position for a lovely bath and a great facial point when you walk in.

I also think the space is large enough to have a double vanity and in a more prominent location, not just tucked in a corner next to the toilet.

I also included extra storage above the toilet.

I know you said the bath can't go under the window and the sink needs to stay where it is, but without understanding why that is, and are these set in stone limitations or preferences.. I think that sometimes we need to push some limitations to get the best result.
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cambella
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last month
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Hi @Piur & Co interior design - thanks so much for the above, really kind of you to take the time. Certainly lots to think about. Reason for not moving WC and basin are that they are already there - budget basically. Basin near window is also good for light. Don't need a second basin as there's one in the dressing room. I had considered bath under windows but I think I might use this area for low level storage, chair to put clothes one etc... I really like what your bath looks like in theory, but cleaning around the base is awkward...what you've done with the shower is interesting however am trying to avoid tight angular corners as these are a bit tricky for cleaning/make accumulate damp/mould...But thank you so much anyway - this has been really helpful. I think I'm likely to go with option 4 but interested to know if anyone knows where to get a cuttable shower tray? Or a wet room base that can be altered to fit an awkward asymmetrical shape? (which is most cost effective?!)
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Isla Cherry
last month
Just tank the shower area, install a floor drain (floor sloped to suit of course) and a glass screen and you don't need a shower tray.
rinked
last month
Excuse my botched up floorplan, but it's all about the idea, right? :)
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cambella
Original Author
last month
Hi @rinked - it's certainly an idea, but I have come round to the more spacious feeling of option 4 I think. Thanks @isla cherry tanking is the way to go...
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cambella
Original Author
last month
Does tanking without a tank of any kind eventually leak?
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rinked
last month
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Not with a subfloor of concrete or reinforced board on wood subfloor with a decent membrane+edges. Just make sure the slope of the entire bathroom goes towards the drain (1cm per m1) when opting for sill free. (is it also called sill in showers? i'm not english)
cambella
Original Author
last month
Expensive? Would it be cheaper just to try and get a shower tray to fit?
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rinked
last month
The cut off part of a shower tray would require a new edge anyway, same process. And a custom tray would be more expensive as waterproofing. If it's a wooden subfloor right now, i'd certainly look into slab or reinforced boards throughout.

We did such in our box room to turn it into a bathroom. Removed the wood, made a slab with UFH in it, then waterproofed the whole thing and tiled. If we want, we can rinse off the entire bathroom and all splashing from the tub goes towards the shower drain.

(important: structural calculations if joists can carry the load of the conrete and a full tub!)
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cambella
Original Author
24 days ago
As an aside and not for the above bathroom: anyhow know where I can source slanted taps like this or similar?
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Oraanj Interior Design
7 hours ago
HI,

You could position the bath along the south wall, avoiding the window, while keeping the WC and basin where they are. If you knock into the north side cupboard, it could provide additional storage, especially if you opt for open shelving. For a cost-effective solution, sticking to existing plumbing and walls will help minimise expenses.
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