Dear forum,
We have just purchased a new apartment that is part of a newly built complex. Unfortunately, we can’t seem to find the perfect bathroom layout. At the moment, it feels like we have too much space in the center and, instead, a small shower.
Do you have any suggestions? The window on the right side, as well as the balcony door and the entrance door, are fixed (the window definitely, the doors with minimal flexibility) – the rest is still open for planning.
Thank you for your ideas!
Best regards,
Stefan
We have just purchased a new apartment that is part of a newly built complex. Unfortunately, we can’t seem to find the perfect bathroom layout. At the moment, it feels like we have too much space in the center and, instead, a small shower.
Do you have any suggestions? The window on the right side, as well as the balcony door and the entrance door, are fixed (the window definitely, the doors with minimal flexibility) – the rest is still open for planning.
Thank you for your ideas!
Best regards,
Stefan
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Justifier7 Nov 2021 23:32Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. The window is floor-to-ceiling (unfortunately specified this way by the builder and cannot be changed). However, the lower part, which cannot be opened, will be made opaque. But you obviously cannot just install a box window inside it.
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motorradsilke8 Nov 2021 05:17Justifier schrieb:
Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. The window is full height (unfortunately specified this way by the developer and cannot be changed). However, the lower part, which cannot be opened, is made opaque. But you obviously can’t just install a built-in cabinet directly in front of the window. Could you still try, since the window can’t be opened anyway? The vanity unit is only about 70cm (28 inches) wide, so it doesn’t need to cover the entire width. Otherwise, I would probably place the two sinks right at the top edge of the toilet partition wall, possibly make them a bit smaller if necessary, and position the shower across the bottom.
I wouldn’t feel comfortable having a window right next to the toilet. We have frosted glass, but you can still see the person behind it—though only as a silhouette. Our T-shaped bathroom has a 70 cm (28 inch) passage, which is the minimum for me. 53 cm (21 inch) is too narrow. Here are two alternatives where you neither have to shower directly in front of the window nor use the toilet there. In version 1, the toilet wall could also be half-height:
Reverse the terrace door swing!
Reverse the terrace door swing!
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Strahleman8 Nov 2021 13:11As mentioned several times before, with a 53cm (21 inch) passageway, you are compromising your beautiful, large shower. We have a shower of very similar size and it works great, partly because of the generous entrance. In your case, it could end up feeling cramped. I really like the first idea from @Würfel*: a spacious access to the shower, and the toilet is visually separated from the bathroom. The only drawback for me is having to walk across the entire bathroom just to wash my hands. Perhaps you could consider swapping the positions of the toilet and the sink?
Strahleman schrieb:
The only downside for me would be having to walk across the entire bathroom just to wash my hands.It’s not exactly a ballroom 😉 I think option 2 looks very nice and also suits the side with the bathtub 🙂
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