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thomas-hn29 Jan 2026 20:40Hello,
we are currently in the process of building a new house, and our bathroom, measuring approximately 4.3m x 3.6m (14 ft x 12 ft), was initially planned by our architect.
However, we are not yet fully satisfied with the bathroom layout. The points we find problematic are:
What we would like:
I have attached the floor plan. The width (west-east) of the room is about 4.3m, and the height (north-south) is about 3.6m. The dimensions are also shown on the attached floor plan.
It is important to note that the door in the lower left corner (formerly a balcony door) will no longer exist.
Additionally, I have marked a double vanity measuring 185cm x 85cm (due to a partition wall), a bathtub measuring 180cm x 85cm, and a shower measuring 160cm x 100cm.
Do you have any great ideas on how we could arrange this sensibly?
Many thanks,
Thomas
we are currently in the process of building a new house, and our bathroom, measuring approximately 4.3m x 3.6m (14 ft x 12 ft), was initially planned by our architect.
However, we are not yet fully satisfied with the bathroom layout. The points we find problematic are:
- the double vanity, which you walk straight into when entering the bathroom.
- the toilet is immediately visible upon entry.
- in the upper left corner, there is a service shaft/installation duct that we want to keep accessible (so it should not be blocked by anything directly in front of it).
What we would like:
- the toilet positioned so it is not directly in the line of sight when entering the bathroom.
- the toilet separated by a half-height wall to provide privacy.
- a urinal, if possible.
I have attached the floor plan. The width (west-east) of the room is about 4.3m, and the height (north-south) is about 3.6m. The dimensions are also shown on the attached floor plan.
It is important to note that the door in the lower left corner (formerly a balcony door) will no longer exist.
Additionally, I have marked a double vanity measuring 185cm x 85cm (due to a partition wall), a bathtub measuring 180cm x 85cm, and a shower measuring 160cm x 100cm.
Do you have any great ideas on how we could arrange this sensibly?
Many thanks,
Thomas
Who is responsible for the design now? You or the architect?
It’s actually not visible at all upon entering!
Have you tried it yourself? Usually, by going over it personally, you can identify what the issues are (window placement, walls too narrow, etc.).
For a new build, the entire floor plan is important for planning. Also, it should be made clear where the drain can or will be located (or is it supposed to go into the “installation shaft?”) and what else can be moved.
And what about the balcony door? Is it being removed entirely or replaced with a window?
thomas-hn schrieb:
was initially "set up" by our architect.
thomas-hn schrieb:
Additionally, I have planned a double washbasin measuring 185cm x 85cm (73 inches x 33 inches) due to the partition wall, a bathtub measuring 180cm x 85cm (71 inches x 33 inches), as well as a shower measuring 160cm x 100cm (63 inches x 39 inches).
thomas-hn schrieb:
What we would like: the toilet arranged so that it is not immediately visible when entering the bathroom.
It’s actually not visible at all upon entering!
Have you tried it yourself? Usually, by going over it personally, you can identify what the issues are (window placement, walls too narrow, etc.).
For a new build, the entire floor plan is important for planning. Also, it should be made clear where the drain can or will be located (or is it supposed to go into the “installation shaft?”) and what else can be moved.
And what about the balcony door? Is it being removed entirely or replaced with a window?
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thomas-hn30 Jan 2026 23:35ypg schrieb:
You can’t even see it when entering! You’re right that you don’t see it directly from the door. But as soon as you walk into the bathroom, you’re standing right next to it, which somehow looks awkward.
ypg schrieb:
Have you tried it yourself? Usually, you try it out and realize what the problem is (window situation, walls too narrow, etc.) Yes, I’ve already tried, but discarded those approaches because none really convinced me. So I’m hoping someone here will come up with a great idea from a completely different perspective.
ypg schrieb:
For a new build, the entire floor plan is important for planning. Also, it should be indicated where the drain can or should be located (or is it supposed to go into the "installation core?" ???? and what else can be moved. And what about the balcony door? Is it completely removed or turned into a window? The balcony door will be completely removed; it will just be a wall without a window. Regarding the wastewater pipes, I’m still flexible—they can be adjusted by the architect as needed. I just don’t want to block up my installation core.
I find the entrance in the niche much worse because there is no positive spatial effect. I had also considered a T layout, although I will never understand the division of areas that some find attractive. But I don’t find toilets or my husband using them ugly enough to feel the need to hide the toilet behind a privacy screen.
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