Hello,
we have a bathroom measuring 2.76 m x 2.76 m (9 ft 1 in x 9 ft 1 in) with
a bathtub 180 cm x 80 cm (71 in x 31 in)
a shower 90 cm x 90 cm (35 in x 35 in)
a washbasin 65 cm (26 in) wide
and a wall-hung toilet.
To the right of the entrance is a children’s room, so the toilet should not be placed there. Although the shower might be even less desirable in that position, we usually shower in the evening.
We would like to redesign the bathroom because it feels too tight with the door, and we definitely want a door 885 mm (35 in) wide. Including the frame, that is 960 mm (38 in), which becomes very tight if there is a 900 mm (35 in) shower on the left and an 800 mm (31 in) bathtub on the right. There is hardly any clearance, and walls can’t be built that precisely.
What do you think?
Thank you very much.
Best regards
we have a bathroom measuring 2.76 m x 2.76 m (9 ft 1 in x 9 ft 1 in) with
a bathtub 180 cm x 80 cm (71 in x 31 in)
a shower 90 cm x 90 cm (35 in x 35 in)
a washbasin 65 cm (26 in) wide
and a wall-hung toilet.
To the right of the entrance is a children’s room, so the toilet should not be placed there. Although the shower might be even less desirable in that position, we usually shower in the evening.
We would like to redesign the bathroom because it feels too tight with the door, and we definitely want a door 885 mm (35 in) wide. Including the frame, that is 960 mm (38 in), which becomes very tight if there is a 900 mm (35 in) shower on the left and an 800 mm (31 in) bathtub on the right. There is hardly any clearance, and walls can’t be built that precisely.
What do you think?
Thank you very much.
Best regards
brokenlink schrieb:
Let me ask differently. Do you think there will be issues with the masonry and fitting the door in the end? It requires centimeter-precise work; otherwise, the door won’t fit, and that’s my biggest concern.Since these are rough structural measurements and tiles will still be installed, you probably won’t have a full 2.76m (9 ft) of space available.
Does it really have to be a 90cm (35 in) shower or an 80cm (31 in) bathtub?
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brokenlink23 Oct 2013 11:51Musketier schrieb:
Since these are structural dimensions and tiles will still be added, you probably won’t have a full 2.76 m (9 ft) of space available.
Does it really need to be a 90 cm (35 inch) shower or an 80 cm (31 inch) bathtub?Would you feel comfortable in an 80 x 80 cm (31 x 31 inch) shower or a 175 x 75 cm (69 x 30 inch) bathtub?
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Bauexperte23 Oct 2013 12:11Hello,
Since these are, as mentioned, rough construction measurements, in my opinion you only have the option to move the door if you reject a sliding door. I arranged the layout of the fixtures so that it won’t feel too cramped; however, this will hardly be avoidable, while placing the bathtub under the window sill still gives you some shelf space. If I estimated correctly, you should be able to separate both the toilet and the shower — here I would seriously consider a walk-in (curbless) shower — using a privacy screen.
And yes, the drywall installer can deliver fairly precise measurements; of course, not down to the millimeter range 😉
Regards, Bauexperte
brokenlink schrieb:The question is hardly about how "Musketier" would feel, but rather your willingness to accept a small sacrifice; 2.76 x 2.76 m (9 x 9 ft) requires compromise.
Would you feel comfortable in an 80 x 80 shower or in a 175 x 75 bathtub?
Since these are, as mentioned, rough construction measurements, in my opinion you only have the option to move the door if you reject a sliding door. I arranged the layout of the fixtures so that it won’t feel too cramped; however, this will hardly be avoidable, while placing the bathtub under the window sill still gives you some shelf space. If I estimated correctly, you should be able to separate both the toilet and the shower — here I would seriously consider a walk-in (curbless) shower — using a privacy screen.
And yes, the drywall installer can deliver fairly precise measurements; of course, not down to the millimeter range 😉
Regards, Bauexperte
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nordanney23 Oct 2013 12:25Do you really need both a bathtub and a shower? We faced this question ourselves and decided against the bathtub (neither we as parents nor the children have missed it over the past six years). Instead, we chose a large walk-in shower (160 x 100 cm (63 x 39 inches)) and preferred to invest a bit more money in the shower fixtures (large rain showerhead, massage jets).
This can also be an alternative if you want to do without a bathtub. We saved a lot of space this way and made the bathroom more practical.
This can also be an alternative if you want to do without a bathtub. We saved a lot of space this way and made the bathroom more practical.
I find it interesting that the original poster talks about the cost of a sliding door but wants to choose bathroom fixtures (bathtub and shower) with dimensions that do not meet standard sizes, which usually makes the equipment significantly more expensive. Why not just plan for a larger bathroom or even a bigger house right from the start?
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brokenlink23 Oct 2013 12:55nordanney schrieb:
Do you really need both a bathtub and a shower? We faced the same question and decided against the bathtub (neither we as parents nor the children have missed it in the last six years). Instead, we chose a large walk-in shower (160 x 100cm (63 x 39 inches)) and invested a bit more in the shower fittings (large rain showerhead, massage jets).
This can also be an alternative if you’d prefer to skip the bathtub. We saved a lot of space and made the bathroom more functional.We do enjoy bathing and would like to have a bathtub. It doesn’t mean we have to give up a large showerhead or similar features. I personally think a 90 x 90cm (35 x 35 inches) shower is a good size.
What else do you usually do in the bathroom besides showering, washing, etc.? What do you mean by making the bathroom more functional?
marv45 schrieb:
I find it interesting that the original poster talks about the cost of a sliding door, but wants to choose non-standard dimensions for the bathroom fittings (bathtub and shower), which usually makes the equipment significantly more expensive.
Why not just plan for a bigger bathroom or house from the start?For me, it’s more about cost versus benefit. I don’t like sliding doors and don’t want to pay significantly more for one. I’m willing to spend 500 euros more on a bathtub, but not on a door.
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