ᐅ Main bathroom (10 sqm) with an open shower, any ideas?

Created on: 5 Jul 2016 21:38
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Gatho
Hi!

We would really appreciate some quick ideas, as we can only present a new proposal later this week.

Unfortunately, we only noticed quite late that the developer planned a relatively short glass partition for the open shower (about 85cm (33 inches)). Now we’re a bit worried about frequent water splashes throughout half of the bathroom.

The bathroom is only 10 m² (108 sq ft) in size, measuring 2.85 x 3.55 m (9.4 x 11.6 ft). As shown in the sketch, we have two windows, which don’t exactly make the planning easier. The bathtub will be 180 x 80 cm (71 x 31 inches) and the vanity with double sinks will be 120–140 cm (47–55 inches) wide.

I already looked it up and found references to these so-called “T-walls.” However, I can’t find any practical ideas on how they could be planned in this case.

Do you have any suggestions, or is the concern about the shower partition unnecessary?

Best regards & thanks for your help!
Gatho

Grundriss eines Badezimmers mit Badewanne, Toilette und Waschbecken, 10,25 m²
Jochen1047 Jul 2016 11:03
Just ask them. Part of the amount they want to charge covers answering your questions.

Alternatively: try speaking directly with the plumber. There might still be an option for them.
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Gatho
7 Jul 2016 11:04
A natural stone countertop basin, but actually for around 600 EUR...

For the bathtub, we actually preferred to stick with enamel-coated steel.

@Jochen
Yes, I will do that, I’m curious to see how it turns out.
Jochen1047 Jul 2016 11:07
Gatho schrieb:
We originally preferred to stick with a steel enamel bathtub.

What is the reason?
I would rather choose a well-functioning solution with an acrylic corner bathtub than force myself into a compromise with a straight steel bathtub.
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alter0029
7 Jul 2016 11:11
Why use a shower tray at all? I would go for a walk-in shower with a flush floor. And I would replace the glass panel with a built-in wall.
Jochen1047 Jul 2016 11:16
alter0029 schrieb:
Why use a shower tray at all? I would go for a walk-in shower.

I agree with that. But I think the original poster is "worried" about the additional costs. Still, the rule here applies: ask, ask, ask.
alter0029 schrieb:
And I would replace the glass panel with a built-up wall.

That depends on the lighting conditions and the width of the entrance. With a built-up wall right next to the door, you might initially feel like you’re walking into a tunnel.
We had a similar setup in our apartment (a bit smaller) and also used a glass panel. Of course, that requires significantly more cleaning effort than a tiled wall.
Uwe827 Jul 2016 11:17
We got our corner bathtub (150x150 cm (59x59 inches), acrylic) for 600€. Since we were doing the bathroom ourselves (except for tiling), this wasn’t an issue. The problem is that plumbers usually have understandable difficulties working with materials supplied by the homeowner.

However, we really wanted a corner bathtub because we simply like the look. But sometimes the prices from suppliers are truly outrageous. It was hard to find anything under 1,000€, and stylish bathtubs could cost three to six times that amount.