Bathroom layout
We’re having our bathroom done early next year and we’re stuck on the layout. We want to add a standalone shower and keep as much of the panelling as possible. The room measures 251x436. The gap between the windows is 96 and the cupboard (which can be removed) is 90x70.
i will need a pump for the shower. im not sure if it causes an issue but there’s a room above the bathroom. The main loft where the water tank is, is behind the sink somewhere so assumed we’d need the shower here.
Ideally we want a loo with concealed cistern though so was thinking of bringing forward the back wall (with the loo) and adding fluted panelling which would create a shelf and hide the cistern.
These are old pics but hopefully it gives a sense of the room.
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2 months agoIve just noticed how messy the cupboard is in the old pics, please ignore!
Also forgot to say thanks!
Panelling idea and then shower in the existing cupboard if we brought the wall forward to make the shower bigger
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Comments (3)I think that you need 70cm of knee room in front of your wc so I think designs 2&3 are all no go. Although I’m sure people will argue they prefer the wc to not be the first thing you see when you enter, in a small space you must make decisions based on convenience so for me design 4 is better but you should turn the basin onto the other wall to have more standing room....See MoreHow would you reorganise this bathroom layout?
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Comments (17)Hi @Ursa Pirjevec - 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?!)...See MoreHelp with bathroom layout
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Thanks Isla. We too love it but according to receipts left behind both the bathroom and kitchen are 30 years old. We really need a guest shower and the floor other than looking horrible slopes badly, i assume the joists weren’t reinforced for the bath! I only have this floorplan, it’s not very accurate although the bathroom size nearly is weirdly! I’ve attached pics from when we moved in which shows its age more
I will try and sell bits or give them away as don’t want them to go to waste as everything is really good quality. I did think of just getting a new shower (the exact design is still made) but then I’d have shiny new against the old….. As the cost to replace the floor (4 men to lift bath in and out on different days) is ££££ it seems best just to redo the lot but is something we’ve struggled with!
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great thanks, I’ll think more re bath position. We’ll definitely fit an extractor, tbh up until recently it was only the sink and loo that was really used so not an issue.
Now to decide whether to enclose the shower with the wall panelling next to the sink (i’m hoping they can move the existing, if not, would have to have it replicated but will need to do that with the cornice anyway) as below or go 2 sided glass enclosure…I want brass fittings again but don’t want a brass framed shower to avoid overload just brass hinges and handle which may prove tricky to find unless bespoke
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That’s true, i kind of know what I want, just finding it is the difficult part! It sounds like looking for a partner!
So I’m debating having the shower like the 2 options on the last post above either panelled wall to the left or a glass enclosure. I don’t want the shower to stand out so will probably go for zellige tiles with little contrast to the wall colour (warm neutrals like beige pink ) with maybe a muted dark terracotta floor and dark wood vanity (maybe!).I’ll need new cornice where the cupboard is so will tile up to that in the shower. My concern is how it will look breaking up 2 (part) walls with tiles. Every image of a full panelled bathroom is a bath only! I think I’m gravitating to the below as it’s so discreet although obviously the glass option will give a sense of space, more modern etc. I think the below option also helps more with the existing panelling issue and can get a cleaner finish so Ihaven’t got tiles butting up to the panelling.
oh no, it’s so disappointing with trades, they’re so expensive and it feels like you can’t even expect good quality let alone excellent. Lol! I hope this was a long time ago!
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