ᐅ Bathroom Planning – How to Make the Most of the Space for Sinks and Cabinets

Created on: 27 Dec 2017 15:42
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jaeger
We are currently in the middle of the final design phase and have not yet agreed on the main bathroom on the upper floor.

Attached are part of the floor plan and the current layout as well as an alternative draft.

We want two sinks or a double sink (this will be finalized during material selection), a bathtub, a toilet, a towel radiator, and a walk-in shower. We would prefer the shower to be built with masonry and without a door. However, if space does not allow, we would consider other options.

Grundriss: Flur 4,6 qm, Bad 11,9 qm (mit Badewanne), Eltern 11,6 qm, Ankleide 8,2 qm.

Draufsicht: Badezimmer mit Badewanne links, Waschbecken in Mitte, Toilette rechts, Fenster rechts.

Grundriss eines Badezimmers mit Badewanne, Toilette, Doppelwaschtisch und Dusche.

Draufsicht eines modernen Badezimmers: Badewanne, Doppelwaschtisch, Toilette, Fenster.

Grundriss eines Badezimmers: Badewanne in Mitte, zwei Waschbecken unten, Tür links


Our issue with the two drafts is that there is very little space left for additional cabinets or shelves. Unfortunately, we are unsure how to solve this. We are also uncertain whether the sinks positioned on this wall are practical and if noise will be a problem in the bedroom when they are in use. Although the plumbing will be installed within stud walls, we remain skeptical. We are considering swapping the sinks and the bathtub, but this does not seem to provide any additional space either.

Do you have any suggestions for improvements or perhaps completely new ideas?
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ypg
19 Jan 2018 11:51
The toilet in the middle, where everyone walks by – you don’t see that very often [emoji6]
For how many people is the bathroom supposed to be used again?
jaeger19 Jan 2018 15:35
Currently 2 and later up to a maximum of 4 people.
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ypg
19 Jan 2018 15:52
Then you should reconsider the location of the toilet—if someone uses it, it could block convenient access to the washbasin. Installing a drain pipe in the middle is also not ideal [emoji6]
kaho67419 Jan 2018 16:42
I would swap the sink and the toilet. Having the toilet so centrally located is rather odd.
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Alex85
19 Jan 2018 17:09
Hiding the toilet bowl is just a side effect of walk-in showers, which create the necessary corners for it. I wouldn’t read too much into it.
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ypg
20 Jan 2018 01:53
Conversely, I would not underestimate placing a toilet bowl in the middle of the room and in the hallway leading to the washbasin.