ᐅ Bathroom Layout: Arrangement of Bathroom Fixtures in a 7.5 sqm Bathroom
Created on: 10 Dec 2023 13:53
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Luke.11
Hello everyone,
We are currently facing the challenging task of planning our approximately 7.5sqm (80.7 sq ft) bathroom (slightly L-shaped) and arranging the components and windows.
The two windows (one on the west side with large deciduous trees, one on the north side – both about 6m (20 feet) from the sidewalk, since it’s a corner plot) can still be adjusted in size and position, or even removed if necessary. The room dimensions are fixed.
Essential fixtures:
- Bathtub
- Separate shower
- Washbasin/vanity
- Toilet
- Heated towel rail
If possible:
- Space for a washing machine
- Create a sense of spaciousness in this small bathroom
- Avoid placing a wall or shower screen/glass wall directly next to the washbasin, as this may feel cramped (or maybe not?)
- Arrange windows to achieve a good balance between brightness, privacy, aesthetics, and functionality
- Small storage space for towels/cleaning supplies
We are missing experience regarding the position of the washbasin:
- How problematic is it to have the bathroom door behind you when standing at the washbasin? Online, there seem to be relatively few layouts where the washbasin is positioned as a focal point when entering the bathroom. It is usually placed on the wall to the left or right of the door.
We currently have two layout options (one without and one with a washing machine), both of which have some disadvantages.
Option 1:
- Difficult access to the shower
- Uncomfortable use of the washbasin with the door behind your back
Option 2:
- Lack of washing machine (no option in the basement, and due to the open kitchen-living area, loud spinning is only a compromise)
- Window arrangement issues
Do you have any ideas on how to improve the layout or other arrangement options that have proven to be a good compromise between aesthetics and functionality in practice?
We would be very grateful for your help and suggestions!
We are currently facing the challenging task of planning our approximately 7.5sqm (80.7 sq ft) bathroom (slightly L-shaped) and arranging the components and windows.
The two windows (one on the west side with large deciduous trees, one on the north side – both about 6m (20 feet) from the sidewalk, since it’s a corner plot) can still be adjusted in size and position, or even removed if necessary. The room dimensions are fixed.
Essential fixtures:
- Bathtub
- Separate shower
- Washbasin/vanity
- Toilet
- Heated towel rail
If possible:
- Space for a washing machine
- Create a sense of spaciousness in this small bathroom
- Avoid placing a wall or shower screen/glass wall directly next to the washbasin, as this may feel cramped (or maybe not?)
- Arrange windows to achieve a good balance between brightness, privacy, aesthetics, and functionality
- Small storage space for towels/cleaning supplies
We are missing experience regarding the position of the washbasin:
- How problematic is it to have the bathroom door behind you when standing at the washbasin? Online, there seem to be relatively few layouts where the washbasin is positioned as a focal point when entering the bathroom. It is usually placed on the wall to the left or right of the door.
We currently have two layout options (one without and one with a washing machine), both of which have some disadvantages.
Option 1:
- Difficult access to the shower
- Uncomfortable use of the washbasin with the door behind your back
Option 2:
- Lack of washing machine (no option in the basement, and due to the open kitchen-living area, loud spinning is only a compromise)
- Window arrangement issues
Do you have any ideas on how to improve the layout or other arrangement options that have proven to be a good compromise between aesthetics and functionality in practice?
We would be very grateful for your help and suggestions!
ypg schrieb:
I would initially consider the windows as a secondary aspect. Two windows for a room over 7sqm (75 sq ft) should be sufficient. Since it’s not a living space, it doesn’t need to be as brightly lit as, for example, the kitchen where you also do tasks. So: first arrange the furniture, then the windows.
Then the door could probably be made to open outward, right?!
Towels can be stored well by installing a shelf from wall to wall above the door, where towels can be displayed rolled or stacked. A basket could also hold other items you might not have thought of yet.
For how many people is the bathroom intended? How many people use it at the same time? Nice idea for towel storage. 🙂 Yes, in theory, the bathroom door could open outward, although that wouldn’t be ideal.
The bathroom is intended for a family of four until the children, who are currently 3 years old, grow up. There is also a small 2.5sqm (27 sq ft) mini-bathroom upstairs with a toilet, small shower, and small sink, but it can’t fit a washing machine due to the sloped ceiling there.
Schorsch_baut schrieb:
How about this? Bathtub in the alcove, then toilet and washbasin on the left, and shower plus towel radiator on the right? Thanks for your suggestion. In this layout, the shower would be directly in front of the bathroom door. Could that feel a bit artificially cramped?
Luke.11 schrieb:
Yes, theoretically the bathroom door could also open outwards, although that obviously isn’t ideal. Why not? You’d have to see the floor plan of the level. It really creates a lot of extra space in the bathroom. My bathroom door has been opening outwards for over 12 years now, and I’m always glad it doesn’t open inward. And as a family bathroom, where you sometimes go in with a child, I think that can be a good solution.
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Schorsch_baut10 Dec 2023 21:11If you have a glass door and leave it open against the wall when not in use, you don’t have a visually noticeable wall to walk into.
So Luke, considering you have quite a few concerns about glass doors, you also have a lot of mixed wishes, plus a small, awkwardly shaped room for 4 people.
Personally, I would probably opt for a bathtub with a shower. That would make things a lot easier. Also, the 15cm (6 inches) wall projection should not be overlooked when it comes to centimeters.
I’m going for asymmetry at the washbasin, where the washing machine can fit underneath. The countertops are a bit improvised on my part; a carpenter can do it better.
Personally, I would probably opt for a bathtub with a shower. That would make things a lot easier. Also, the 15cm (6 inches) wall projection should not be overlooked when it comes to centimeters.
I’m going for asymmetry at the washbasin, where the washing machine can fit underneath. The countertops are a bit improvised on my part; a carpenter can do it better.
Luke.11 schrieb:
This is a renovation of a small house from the 1930s with a crawl space attic and a small basement room with a height of 1.70m (5 ft 7 in), which cannot be lowered, dried, insulated, and converted into a utility room without an uneconomical, extensive cost effort (stepwise lowering method). Oh, I’ll have to look up that method right away :-)
kbt09 schrieb:
You would need to see the floor plan of the level. Also the one below, please.
https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
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