ᐅ Floor Plan Layout for Ground Floor Shower Bathroom (4.25 m²) in New Construction

Created on: 24 Apr 2026 13:15
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Forsberg21
Hello,

We are having some difficulties with our current floor plan. The exterior walls of the shower bathroom are fixed, but everything else (including the window, the 11cm (4.3 inches) wall, and the door leading to the hallway) can be changed. The window currently faces north. To the east, the garage would be located about 1.3m (4 feet 3 inches) away.

The issue is that we would like to have a large door to the bathroom. The shower should be approximately 85cm by 85cm (33.5 inches by 33.5 inches) or slightly larger, with a glass door. At the moment, the area near the sink feels too small because of the large door.

I am open to any suggestions.



Best regards,
Robert
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24 Apr 2026 18:57
xDorix schrieb:
But they said it was too small 😀

You shouldn’t take every response too literally. 4 sqm (43 sq ft) is already larger than what others typically allocate for a shower. 4 sqm (43 sq ft) is quite generous — with different room dimensions, 2.5 sqm (27 sq ft) also works well.
Forsberg21 schrieb:
that we would like a large door to the bathroom.

Why?
I don’t see a problem here. Just close the door, and you still have enough space.
Personally, without knowing the reasons or the user’s specific needs, I would recommend omitting the partition wall next to the shower. Partition walls in general are not always the best solution, as they literally separate. Often, a shower enclosure that swings inward is a more practical alternative.
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hanghaus2023
25 Apr 2026 15:38
I always wonder why people don’t simply install a shower curtain. That way, you have unlimited space. It has been working for decades. Just a floor drain and proper slope, and you’re done.
11ant25 Apr 2026 16:14
nordanney schrieb:
What happens to the exterior look when you change the window?

An avalanche. We’ve already seen with Princess @Shiny86 how that can drag out a discussion (I believe just about that alone took four pages) with results going around in circles...
hanghaus2023 schrieb:
I always wonder why people don’t just install a shower curtain.

My question went further: “Why have a shower in the guest WC at all?” In guest WCs, people freshen up briefly or use it for quick needs after coming home. Evening guests should have already showered at their own home, and overnight guests use the main bathroom. A dog shower makes more sense placed near the leash hook and before the entrance turns into a dirty area.
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Steffi33
25 Apr 2026 22:35
This would be my roughly outlined suggestion…