ᐅ How to enclose a bathtub: with a skirt panel or by building it in?

Created on: 27 Jan 2021 20:49
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Traube348
Hello everyone,

We have planned our bathroom and are now facing a “problem.” As shown in the picture, we want to install a trapezoidal bathtub. However, part of it extends in front of a floor-to-ceiling window (the upper section can be opened, the lower part is fixed).

The question is how we can cover the area in front of the window. Does anyone have any ideas?
Currently, we are considering using tiles at the front, but nothing is decided yet. We are actually looking for a uniform cladding solution.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Grundriss eines Badezimmers mit Waschbecken, Badewanne, Dusche und Toilette in quadratischem Raum.
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ypg
28 Jan 2021 11:24
Traube348 schrieb:

No, it is actually a new build.

Oh dear. Do I also see two doors there? Plus two windows? And then the toilet positioned as an eye-catcher from both door entrances? You should consider posting your house design in the floor plan forum – there’s definitely room for improvement.
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nordanney
28 Jan 2021 11:38
ypg schrieb:

And then the toilet visible from both doorways as an eye-catcher?
You never know, it might turn out to be a really great bathroom 😉

Otherwise, I have to admit you're right. Carelessly arranged, window not fitting, one door too many.
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Traube348
28 Jan 2021 11:43
Thank you for your feedback... originally, my main concern was not the evaluation of the layout but rather the options for cladding the bathtub.
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ypg
28 Jan 2021 11:48
Traube348 schrieb:

regarding options for cladding the bathtub.
Fixing the cause comes before treating the symptoms 🙂
Those who plan well don’t need solutions 😉
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nordanney
28 Jan 2021 11:50
Traube348 schrieb:

but rather about the options for cladding the bathtub.
Since I want to avoid an unattractive appearance from the outside—and that tends to get worse with each type of cladding—I would rather frosted glass or similar for the window. Then the type of cladding doesn’t matter. The main thing is to keep it as bright/white as possible.
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Traube348
28 Jan 2021 11:54
Did I forget to mention that the lower part of the window is frosted? So, the appearance from the outside is not the issue. I am more concerned about the type of cladding and which material would be recommended.