ᐅ Incorporating a Larger Shower into the Floor Plan – What Size Should You Choose?
Created on: 26 Aug 2017 13:56
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Bertram100
Hello,
I am currently working on the floor plan for my apartment, which is part of a larger construction project with centralized planning. I have only limited options to make changes to the layout.
The bathroom is quite small (220 x 180cm (87 x 71 inches)). How large should a shower be to allow comfortable use without bumping into anything?
At the moment, I shower standing in a bathtub that is 180cm (71 inches) long and open at the front. It’s difficult for me to compare or measure.
What is a practical and comfortable size for a shower?
I am currently working on the floor plan for my apartment, which is part of a larger construction project with centralized planning. I have only limited options to make changes to the layout.
The bathroom is quite small (220 x 180cm (87 x 71 inches)). How large should a shower be to allow comfortable use without bumping into anything?
At the moment, I shower standing in a bathtub that is 180cm (71 inches) long and open at the front. It’s difficult for me to compare or measure.
What is a practical and comfortable size for a shower?
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Bertram10026 Aug 2017 22:05Okay, I will think about it again. The idea to enlarge the living space came from the thought of getting rid of the useless corner of the storage room (washing machine). It takes up more space than it provides because the corner also needs to remain accessible.
My current bathroom is very small, basically a narrow room with only 60cm x 60cm (24in x 24in) of space in front of the sink. The rest is fully occupied by the bath and toilet.
I will reconsider. The 90cm x 180cm (36in x 71in) shower proposed by the project planner definitely seems too large to me. And in the end, the bathroom doesn’t gain much additional movement space because of it.
My current bathroom is very small, basically a narrow room with only 60cm x 60cm (24in x 24in) of space in front of the sink. The rest is fully occupied by the bath and toilet.
I will reconsider. The 90cm x 180cm (36in x 71in) shower proposed by the project planner definitely seems too large to me. And in the end, the bathroom doesn’t gain much additional movement space because of it.
Bertram100 schrieb:
How would you separate the shower from the washbasin? Just with glass? Firstly, yes, what’s wrong with a glass enclosure?
Secondly, the other way around: I would enclose the washbasin (L-shaped when viewed from the front) by building a partition wall underneath it. Then, place a classic shower enclosure next to it, rounded at the “free” corner.
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Bertram10026 Aug 2017 22:32The only argument against glass for me was that the washbasin would then be positioned with its side against the glass panel. I would find that odd. That’s why I chose the wall.
What do you mean by the L-shaped enclosure of the washbasin? Like having it placed across the room? I’m not exactly sure what you mean.
What do you mean by the L-shaped enclosure of the washbasin? Like having it placed across the room? I’m not exactly sure what you mean.
Bertram100 schrieb:
What do you mean by the L-shaped boundary of the washbasin? Like it is positioned crosswise in the room? No, exactly where you marked it. Imagine it like a desk with a side panel (leg, similar to the countertop, but standing vertically instead of lying flat) on the left side and nothing on the right, since there is the wall. Then the countertop bends downwards at a 90° angle on the left side. Up to the height of the washbasin countertop, it basically forms a partition wall that then blends into the washbasin surface.
Above the washbasin countertop, the shower enclosure then stands almost "free-floating."
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Bertram10027 Aug 2017 21:56Ah, now I understand what you mean by the L-shaped partition wall.
I found a few pictures of it, and it actually looks good—definitely better than it sounds to me (I rarely find that concept attractive in kitchens).
Today, I gave more thought to the bathroom and the important question of where the space is for drying off and getting dressed.
I can’t find any sensible layout at all. No matter how I rotate the shower and the washbasin, the division of the remaining space is always problematic: either the door is behind you, or the shower is too bulky, or the washbasin has to be very small to leave enough room.
How would you arrange a room with the dimensions 262 x 181cm (8 ft 7 in x 5 ft 11 in), which are the original measurements? I planned a shower of 100 x 100cm (39 x 39 in) that could be a bit smaller, maybe 90 x 90cm (35 x 35 in), and a washbasin of 140cm (55 in) which is too large; alternatively 120cm (47 in), which could work but is awkwardly divided because the 60cm (24 in) basin is centered; or 90cm (35 in), but then a separate dressing table would be needed for storage. That is impractical, though, because it requires standing space in front and an additional mirror on the wall.
Tomorrow I will try to post some drawings, but for now, I’m going to sleep.
I found a few pictures of it, and it actually looks good—definitely better than it sounds to me (I rarely find that concept attractive in kitchens).
Today, I gave more thought to the bathroom and the important question of where the space is for drying off and getting dressed.
I can’t find any sensible layout at all. No matter how I rotate the shower and the washbasin, the division of the remaining space is always problematic: either the door is behind you, or the shower is too bulky, or the washbasin has to be very small to leave enough room.
How would you arrange a room with the dimensions 262 x 181cm (8 ft 7 in x 5 ft 11 in), which are the original measurements? I planned a shower of 100 x 100cm (39 x 39 in) that could be a bit smaller, maybe 90 x 90cm (35 x 35 in), and a washbasin of 140cm (55 in) which is too large; alternatively 120cm (47 in), which could work but is awkwardly divided because the 60cm (24 in) basin is centered; or 90cm (35 in), but then a separate dressing table would be needed for storage. That is impractical, though, because it requires standing space in front and an additional mirror on the wall.
Tomorrow I will try to post some drawings, but for now, I’m going to sleep.
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