My two bathrooms are "basically" already planned.
However, while walking through the construction site, some fresh ideas came up.
At the moment, I still have quite a bit of freedom to redesign, although walls, doors, and some small details are naturally already fixed.
Here is the ground floor bathroom (for personal use) as I have planned it:
The position of the shower is already fixed, or rather the full-height pre-wall element, since wastewater and the mechanical ventilation system for indoor air have to run from above through it. The shower is to be enclosed on three sides by about 2m (6.5 feet) high glass panels, approximately 130-140cm (51-55 inches) deep, without a door or curtain.
My wish for a freestanding bathtub hasn’t yet been graphically implemented in a way I find visually appealing. But then the idea came up to place the washbasin on a T-shaped element next to the toilet and position the bathtub diagonally in the corner on the right. Problem: It could get a bit tight next to the toilet, or you might be partially blocking the doorway while standing at the washbasin. Does anyone have a better idea? My desired bathtub (haven’t tried sitting in it yet) would be a real eye-catcher like, for example, this one
One reason: I would probably enjoy the look every time I enter the bathroom. And it would surely create a wow effect for guests (I don’t have a separate guest toilet). And if others enjoy it, so do I 😎
But I’m still a bit nervous about committing to one like this. Just for your information: A bathtub is essential for me (also for medical reasons).
@ypg Hardly possible to step on my toes with such things :p
However, while walking through the construction site, some fresh ideas came up.
At the moment, I still have quite a bit of freedom to redesign, although walls, doors, and some small details are naturally already fixed.
Here is the ground floor bathroom (for personal use) as I have planned it:
The position of the shower is already fixed, or rather the full-height pre-wall element, since wastewater and the mechanical ventilation system for indoor air have to run from above through it. The shower is to be enclosed on three sides by about 2m (6.5 feet) high glass panels, approximately 130-140cm (51-55 inches) deep, without a door or curtain.
My wish for a freestanding bathtub hasn’t yet been graphically implemented in a way I find visually appealing. But then the idea came up to place the washbasin on a T-shaped element next to the toilet and position the bathtub diagonally in the corner on the right. Problem: It could get a bit tight next to the toilet, or you might be partially blocking the doorway while standing at the washbasin. Does anyone have a better idea? My desired bathtub (haven’t tried sitting in it yet) would be a real eye-catcher like, for example, this one
One reason: I would probably enjoy the look every time I enter the bathroom. And it would surely create a wow effect for guests (I don’t have a separate guest toilet). And if others enjoy it, so do I 😎
But I’m still a bit nervous about committing to one like this. Just for your information: A bathtub is essential for me (also for medical reasons).
@ypg Hardly possible to step on my toes with such things :p
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pagoni20203 Jan 2021 20:36superzapp schrieb:
Only a single glass panel mounted from about 85cm (33 inches) up to 210cm (83 inches) height on top of the half-height wall ....I really like that idea. Putting glass on the outer edge of the wall gives you a nice shelf area inside for that ONE litre bottle of shampoo (men’s version) 🤨. We’re building new, so we can decide freely and will do exactly that: a half-height masonry wall with a glass panel on top. I’ve had it like this before and like it because after showering I don’t have to bend down to squeegee the glass.
If I may recommend a truly excellent squeegee, it’s this one: Nicol Shower Squeegee Johann 2660500. Lightweight, very handy, never squeaks!! Larger squeegee surface, simply brilliant. In the other bathroom, we have one from a great bathroom brand, but I could throw it out the window every day.
superzapp schrieb:
Probably a section would be frosted/film-covered depending on the visibility from outside into the bathroom. ...or you could have internal blinds made of aluminum or dark wood (to match the gold accents) at the window, which can be adjusted with a rotary knob, keeping the shower glass clear – that’s what we have here. Not too expensive and stylish.
superzapp schrieb:
Next to the vanity unit would be the only sufficient storage space though. There are also simple mirrored cabinets, either sliding versions or even with a hinged door that opens upwards if you prefer that.
You usually have a half-wall in front of the basin anyway, where a wide mirrored cabinet would fit. I would run the mirror across the whole wall up to the window. If you want something budget-friendly, even IKEA has mirrors about 200cm (79 inches) with a simple aluminum frame, or you could go for a continuous mirrored cabinet or a gold frame.
Under the basin, for example, something like the IKEA Godmorgen in gray with two drawers is perfect for a lot of storage! You could place the basin on a beautiful multiplex board or any painted MDF, with metal supports from a metalworker for around €50, and add a wide base cabinet. Possibly extend the half-wall a few centimeters towards the door to fit a wider base cabinet.
kbt09 schrieb:
I think a 90cm (35 inches) high tiled wall with a glass panel on top is actually harder to clean than continuous tiles or a full glass panel.
I would therefore plan your planned 130cm (51 inches) wall as 100cm (39 inches) drywall with a niche (height starting at about 110cm (43 inches)) and then add about 50cm (20 inches) glass panel next to it. If you find it splashes a lot, it could be extended around the corner. Oops... just read that 😀. Now you have options, but I actually find the other way more convenient, sorry @kbt09 😀. Squeegeeing the upper half takes me exactly three seconds, maybe four. Yes, I would definitely put the shower head on the end wall and route the riser pipe inside the wall. If that’s not possible, your 130cm (51 inches) wall is fine. If the access is wide enough, you could extend the wall a bit around the corner to reduce splashing; then the glass can stand freely on top without a metal brace.
One question is whether the towel warmer must go exactly in that corner, or if it could be placed behind the door, to the right of the basin. Somehow it bothers me there next to the sharp-edged gold bathtub, or it should be something that matches the gold color. I’m also wondering whether, with the gold bathtub, a warm earth tone floor (brown/beige or similar) might suit better than gray. Hm... a warm, dark brown floor... on that a gold bathtub... well, luckily you get to decide that 😀
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Bertram1003 Jan 2021 20:47I honestly don’t find wiping down the shower to be much work. And since I got a professional squeegee designed for window cleaners, it’s even easier. I wouldn’t let that put me off.
Otherwise, it will probably be a shower curtain. 😀
Otherwise, it will probably be a shower curtain. 😀
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pagoni20203 Jan 2021 20:50Bertram100 schrieb:
I don’t find wiping down the shower at all time-consuming. And ever since I got a professional squeegee for window cleaning, it’s even easier. I wouldn’t let that put me off.
Otherwise, it will probably be a shower curtain. 😀 The wiping itself (especially at the top) isn’t the problem; it’s my kneeeees—or rather, the laziness to move them. I currently have full glass panels from bottom to top here and I know it will be different in a new build!
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knalltüte3 Jan 2021 20:52The simple fact (unfortunately) is that due to health-related limitations, I am unable to kneel.
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Bertram1003 Jan 2021 20:52Yeah, cleaning the lower part is definitely annoying. You're right about that. But it only takes a few seconds, and I can count it as exercise, which makes me feel a lot better right away. 😀
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knalltüte3 Jan 2021 20:55Regarding the color, I have currently chosen light gray because it is less prone to visible lime stains (which will definitely occur and I will not remove them immediately); the darker the color, the more visible the stains tend to be.
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