Hello everyone,
we are planning a new bathroom as part of an extension. We have already consulted a bathroom planner, but the proposed solution doesn’t really satisfy us, so we would like to gather some ideas here first. This way, we’ll know better what we want and, more importantly, what we don’t want before our second appointment.
Key details: 3.83 meters by 2.87 meters (12.6 ft by 9.4 ft) – the short sides have windows and a door. The door position is still flexible, but due to the exterior appearance, the window must be more or less centered—about 90 cm (35 inches) from each of the long walls. As mentioned, we are still in the planning phase of the extension, so we have freedom to design as we wish.
We will have underfloor heating. A stretch ceiling with spotlights is also planned, as we had a good experience with that in the old bathroom.
We want a nice, large bathtub that can fit two people comfortably. We are unsure whether it should be freestanding (which might take too much space), a corner bathtub, or a “standard” bathtub.
We want a walk-in shower without door or sliding elements. We would like a rainfall showerhead or similar, with all controls concealed behind the wall. Ideally, the shower should include a seat or at least some support for the legs (for shaving 😀). Also, if possible, we want seamless wall cladding inside the shower.
We want a wide washbasin that easily accommodates two people. We have no strong preference between a mirrored cabinet or just a mirror with a separate cabinet next to it.
The overall style should be relatively timeless. We don’t need any fancy features. It should look elegant but not flashy—so we are undecided about colors as well. I personally like black and white contrast, but black surfaces probably get dirty easily.
The first draft included a slanted corner bathtub (170 x 110/65 x 48 cm) (67 x 43/26 x 19 inches). Right next to the window, there was a 65 cm (26 inch) partition wall (the base of the bathtub), and within that area, a 160 x 100 cm (63 x 39 inch) shower tray. The remaining 95 cm (37 inch) was planned as a solid glass panel (8 mm thick) (0.3 inch) to eliminate doors or other moving parts. At the shower exit, there was a towel radiator. On the opposite wall, the toilet, next to it a 100 cm (39 inch) high partition wall, and next to that a 120 cm (47 inch) washbasin with vanity unit and mirrored cabinet.
I think this layout has several drawbacks. First, the window is completely “blocked”—to clean it, you’d have to climb into the bathtub. The glass panel costs almost 1000 euros and doesn’t really add much; light coming through the window into the shower is quite limited because of the wall right next to it. The towel radiator is nearly 3 meters (10 feet) from the bathtub—my wife gets cold waiting for the towel 😀
The shower tray is quite large, but the actual showering area isn’t very spacious. Since underfloor heating can’t be installed under the shower tray, that’s also not ideal (which is why I lean toward a tiled shower floor). Here, however, I see a major problem: we plan to build the floor (the base structure) out of wood (the entire extension will likely be timber). Because of the lower weight, we will also need to use dry screed boards. If I want to tile the floor now, won’t I have trouble with moisture passing through the grout lines?
But enough about specifications—please feel free to share any thoughts or ideas you have.
Budget-wise, I’d like to spend between 12,000 and 18,000 euros (including the stretch ceiling, lighting, tiles, and bathroom furniture). The first offer (as described above) was about 15,400 euros, which is roughly in the middle.
Many thanks and kind regards,
Xorrhal
we are planning a new bathroom as part of an extension. We have already consulted a bathroom planner, but the proposed solution doesn’t really satisfy us, so we would like to gather some ideas here first. This way, we’ll know better what we want and, more importantly, what we don’t want before our second appointment.
Key details: 3.83 meters by 2.87 meters (12.6 ft by 9.4 ft) – the short sides have windows and a door. The door position is still flexible, but due to the exterior appearance, the window must be more or less centered—about 90 cm (35 inches) from each of the long walls. As mentioned, we are still in the planning phase of the extension, so we have freedom to design as we wish.
We will have underfloor heating. A stretch ceiling with spotlights is also planned, as we had a good experience with that in the old bathroom.
We want a nice, large bathtub that can fit two people comfortably. We are unsure whether it should be freestanding (which might take too much space), a corner bathtub, or a “standard” bathtub.
We want a walk-in shower without door or sliding elements. We would like a rainfall showerhead or similar, with all controls concealed behind the wall. Ideally, the shower should include a seat or at least some support for the legs (for shaving 😀). Also, if possible, we want seamless wall cladding inside the shower.
We want a wide washbasin that easily accommodates two people. We have no strong preference between a mirrored cabinet or just a mirror with a separate cabinet next to it.
The overall style should be relatively timeless. We don’t need any fancy features. It should look elegant but not flashy—so we are undecided about colors as well. I personally like black and white contrast, but black surfaces probably get dirty easily.
The first draft included a slanted corner bathtub (170 x 110/65 x 48 cm) (67 x 43/26 x 19 inches). Right next to the window, there was a 65 cm (26 inch) partition wall (the base of the bathtub), and within that area, a 160 x 100 cm (63 x 39 inch) shower tray. The remaining 95 cm (37 inch) was planned as a solid glass panel (8 mm thick) (0.3 inch) to eliminate doors or other moving parts. At the shower exit, there was a towel radiator. On the opposite wall, the toilet, next to it a 100 cm (39 inch) high partition wall, and next to that a 120 cm (47 inch) washbasin with vanity unit and mirrored cabinet.
I think this layout has several drawbacks. First, the window is completely “blocked”—to clean it, you’d have to climb into the bathtub. The glass panel costs almost 1000 euros and doesn’t really add much; light coming through the window into the shower is quite limited because of the wall right next to it. The towel radiator is nearly 3 meters (10 feet) from the bathtub—my wife gets cold waiting for the towel 😀
The shower tray is quite large, but the actual showering area isn’t very spacious. Since underfloor heating can’t be installed under the shower tray, that’s also not ideal (which is why I lean toward a tiled shower floor). Here, however, I see a major problem: we plan to build the floor (the base structure) out of wood (the entire extension will likely be timber). Because of the lower weight, we will also need to use dry screed boards. If I want to tile the floor now, won’t I have trouble with moisture passing through the grout lines?
But enough about specifications—please feel free to share any thoughts or ideas you have.
Budget-wise, I’d like to spend between 12,000 and 18,000 euros (including the stretch ceiling, lighting, tiles, and bathroom furniture). The first offer (as described above) was about 15,400 euros, which is roughly in the middle.
Many thanks and kind regards,
Xorrhal
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