We initially decided to put the bathroom planning on hold since there were plenty of other issues to address. However, as the detailed planning is currently underway and we are also looking at the electrical installation, we took a closer look at our bathroom and aren’t really satisfied. Of course, the bathroom is quite small, so there aren’t many options, but there is definitely room for improvement.
Generally, it’s bothersome that there is little space around the bathtub (for decoration, toiletries, and our daughter’s toys), and that the toilet somehow ends up as the focal point of the bathroom. We also prefer not to have the sink and toilet right next to each other. My wife would like to have compartments for towels integrated into the partition wall, which means we need enough space for that.
Attached are the current plans and our thoughts from today.
PS: The bathroom windows are small, 80 x 80 cm (31.5 x 31.5 inches), and the window sill height should be around 150 cm (59 inches).
Generally, it’s bothersome that there is little space around the bathtub (for decoration, toiletries, and our daughter’s toys), and that the toilet somehow ends up as the focal point of the bathroom. We also prefer not to have the sink and toilet right next to each other. My wife would like to have compartments for towels integrated into the partition wall, which means we need enough space for that.
Attached are the current plans and our thoughts from today.
PS: The bathroom windows are small, 80 x 80 cm (31.5 x 31.5 inches), and the window sill height should be around 150 cm (59 inches).
You mention a commode chair. I don’t mean to be indiscreet, but that sounds like an accessible design for people with disabilities, which would also explain the wide door. If that is the case, in my opinion, you should reconsider the entire bathroom layout, as it seems too small to me.
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Bauexperte12 Jun 2016 15:57MarcWen schrieb:
We initially considered that as well, but it would make the pathways difficult to navigate with a commode chair,Schnuckel – You need to ensure a radius of 1.50 m (5 feet) throughout the entire bathroom; not just in the shower. This applies in front of the washbasin as well as the toilet 😉Regards, Bauexperte
MarcWen schrieb:
We are not building wheelchair accessible, but barrier-free Then I would like to point out a few aspects regarding a bathroom from this perspective:
- walk-in shower (planned)
- wider doors (also planned)
- height-adjustable toilet
- seating options in shower and bathtub
- bathtub entry aid
- wheelchair-accessible washbasin
- height-adjustable, easily reachable cabinets
- sufficient storage surfaces at suitable heights
- good lighting
- slip-resistant flooring
- plenty of space and freedom of movement
That’s what I call barrier-free. 😉
With all due respect, I do not want to tell you how to build or plan, but I believe that if it’s barrier-free, then it should be consistent.
Neige schrieb:
With all due respect, I’m not trying to tell you how to build or plan things, but in my opinion, if it’s meant to be accessible, it should be consistent.That may be well-intentioned, but in reality it goes beyond what’s necessary.
- walk-in shower (planned)
- wider doors (also planned)
- height-adjustable toilet (For what purpose? We are planning a fixed height of 48cm (19 inches), which has worked very well for my wife for over two years. Kids just take a bit longer to get used to it.)
- seating in shower and bathtub (Shower: yes, bathtub: no)
- bathtub entry aid (For what purpose? Some plan without a bathtub entirely. A shower is enough, otherwise a bathtub board works perfectly.)
- wheelchair-accessible washbasin (For what purpose? Accessible doesn’t necessarily mean wheelchair-bound.)
- height-adjustable, easy-access cabinets (Depends on whether cabinets are planned in the bathroom.)
- sufficient storage surfaces at appropriate heights (You get that automatically through built-in units.)
- good lighting (Always a good idea, but not necessarily related to accessibility.)
- non-slip flooring (We’ll see what options are available, but we definitely won’t be using gravel.)
- plenty of space and freedom of movement (More space is never a bad thing, but neither is having a lot of money — often one of those is limited.)
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