Hello,
we are currently having a house built. Soon, it will be time to work on the bathroom interior. The bathroom has a rather unusual shape with a light well approximately 4 meters (13 feet) high. The room can best be imagined in the shape of a boot.
The shower will be installed directly within the 4-meter (13-foot) high area. I would like to know if it is possible to build the shower on a platform about 60 cm (24 inches) high, so it would be accessible via two steps, and if a pull-out drawer for storage can be integrated underneath the platform. Also, how would be the best approach to implement something like this? I have attached a sketch to illustrate. As mentioned, the area above the shower is about 4 meters (13 feet) high.
Regards,
bene1981
we are currently having a house built. Soon, it will be time to work on the bathroom interior. The bathroom has a rather unusual shape with a light well approximately 4 meters (13 feet) high. The room can best be imagined in the shape of a boot.
The shower will be installed directly within the 4-meter (13-foot) high area. I would like to know if it is possible to build the shower on a platform about 60 cm (24 inches) high, so it would be accessible via two steps, and if a pull-out drawer for storage can be integrated underneath the platform. Also, how would be the best approach to implement something like this? I have attached a sketch to illustrate. As mentioned, the area above the shower is about 4 meters (13 feet) high.
Regards,
bene1981
Understood.
Basically, this can work if the shower tray is firmly fixed and the drain is secured – meaning you need to create a solid base: the tray on top, the drawer underneath.
You won’t get by with just two steps.
Why would you want to create a tripping hazard and obstacle in front of the shower? Just because of the drawer idea? I don’t think the idea is good at all.
Regards
Basically, this can work if the shower tray is firmly fixed and the drain is secured – meaning you need to create a solid base: the tray on top, the drawer underneath.
You won’t get by with just two steps.
Why would you want to create a tripping hazard and obstacle in front of the shower? Just because of the drawer idea? I don’t think the idea is good at all.
Regards
Yes, the goal is to create storage space since we can't fit a closet due to the unusual room shape. Personally, I don't find base cabinets very attractive. I don't see this as a tripping hazard or obstacle at all. After all, I also have a staircase in the house. Two steps for 60cm (24 inches) are usually sufficient. I only need three rises of 20cm (8 inches) each. Two stepping platforms are enough, and the third one doubles as the shower tray.
Hi,
that could look quite stylish and cool, very much like something from James Bond. However, I would also say that it could become a serious trip and slip hazard in the house. Tiles with wet feet are often quite slippery. I think you can expect to have a nasty fall there at some point.
As I said, basically a cool idea, but probably not very practical...
Best regards,
Andreas
that could look quite stylish and cool, very much like something from James Bond. However, I would also say that it could become a serious trip and slip hazard in the house. Tiles with wet feet are often quite slippery. I think you can expect to have a nasty fall there at some point.
As I said, basically a cool idea, but probably not very practical...
Best regards,
Andreas
The staircase is dry, the shower is wet.
There are DIN standards for steps that are designed to match the natural human stride; any other step heights (whether lower or higher) pose a tripping hazard. I wouldn’t simply dismiss that.
Do you have the possibility to install wall cabinets above the door? For towels, I also find an open shelf above the door always useful 🙂
Regards
There are DIN standards for steps that are designed to match the natural human stride; any other step heights (whether lower or higher) pose a tripping hazard. I wouldn’t simply dismiss that.
Do you have the possibility to install wall cabinets above the door? For towels, I also find an open shelf above the door always useful 🙂
Regards
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