ᐅ Bathroom is no longer functioning properly

Hello everyone,

Last summer, I discovered a developer who is working on a great project. After many hours, questions, plans, etc., the purchase contract for a condominium was finally signed in November, and since then I have been busy planning—starting with the bathroom, then the kitchen. Last week, however, I realized that I had incorrect plans. Fortunately, I am currently enough under the weather that I haven’t fully processed it yet, but yes, my previous planning was in vain.

Some windows were moved or removed. I hope to manage somehow with this in the kitchen, but the bathroom presents real problems for me. Since I’m feeling quite off right now, I am even considering canceling the purchase agreement. I can’t think of any way to fit everything I want into the bathroom with the new window position. Not to mention the issue of connections. Is there any good place to turn to for this problem? I already consulted a bathroom planner, but it turned out that this plan would not have been feasible because some walls and windows were not correctly positioned. So my trust in that is quite limited now.

I am grateful for any ideas. The developer sent me the correct plan with a proposal, but unfortunately, I don’t like it. I am not happy with the location of the toilet and bidet, the bathtub will not be freestanding—which I simply can’t afford—and the shower must definitely be walk-in and 90cm (35 inches) wide with a bench solution. I am attaching a picture of the plan and am curious to see what suggestions come up. Maybe someone has a very similar layout—intentionally!—and has found a great solution.

Thank you

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Last week, I realized that I have the wrong plans.

How can that happen?

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Some windows were moved or removed.

By whom and why?

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About the new window.

A floor-to-ceiling window?

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I already met with the bathroom planner, and as it turns out, this design wouldn’t have been feasible.

Which design?

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I’m even considering cancelling the purchase contract.

Why would the developer allow that? From my perspective as the buyer, it’s a case of eyes open and deal with it. As a developer, I definitely wouldn’t let you walk away at this stage.

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And the shower absolutely has to be walk-in and 90cm (35 inches) wide with a bench solution.

That’s already in the plan. You can walk right in, and it’s 90cm (35 inches) wide. Why is a bench so important? How do you envision it?

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I don’t like the position of the toilet and bidet, and the bathtub won’t be freestanding—I simply can’t afford that.

What are your preferences? Then just have a built-in bathtub.

After reading your text, I was expecting something terrible, but I don’t find the plan as disastrous as you describe. You don’t have to go with a freestanding bathtub. You can integrate a bench into the shower since the desired width is available.
What exactly is the problem?
Why don’t you share your original bathroom layout?

Fortunately, it happened now and not only when the kitchen planner came to take measurements...
It was simply a mistake; plans were changed and not sent or communicated to me. That can happen, but for me it is a problem because it also affects trust.
I would have preferred floor-to-ceiling windows, but according to the developer, that was not possible because a building permit / planning permission would have been required.
The old plan is attached.
I will discuss reversing the process as an option—he can’t really say more than no. So far, the offer has been to modify the already finished components afterward—meaning filling holes and making new ones elsewhere; I can’t imagine that is a good idea.
I need the bench seat because my 74-year-old mother will be moving in, and I have to think a bit further ahead—showering while sitting down is eventually easier than standing.

Tigger baut schrieb:

Fortunately, it happened now and not when the kitchen planner came to take measurements...
It was simply a mistake; plans were changed and not sent or communicated to me. It can happen, but for me it’s a problem because it also affects trust.
I would have liked floor-to-ceiling windows, but according to the builder, that wasn’t possible because a building permit / planning permission would have been required.
The old plan is included.
I will bring up reversing the process as an option; he can’t really say no to that. So far, the offer has been to modify the already finished components afterward—meaning filling existing holes and making new ones elsewhere; I can’t imagine that’s a good idea.
I need the bench seat because my 74-year-old mother will be moving in with me, and I have to think a bit ahead. Showering while seated will eventually be easier than showering standing up.

In summary: The builder’s plan can be implemented even with a non-freestanding bathtub. A bench seat can be integrated into the shower.

==> Problems solved that aren’t really problems (except in your wishful thinking)

Ask for a discount due to the changed plans and look forward to a great bathroom.

I actually find the new plan even better than the old one. I don’t see the specific problem with the planning, except that the changes weren’t communicated. I can understand that frustration much more easily. But then there should be a clarifying conversation, and that’s that.