Hello,
as always, we need to finalize the bathroom planning at very short notice for our building project. Our floor plan is very similar to this one, with the restriction that a toilet needs to be placed at or near the position of the bathtub.
The builder has proposed the following layout (it looks a bit cluttered because the original design is underneath). I still don't like it because I don’t see any practical space for one or two bathroom cabinets. Also, I think the entrance area to the shower might get wet, and I find the numerous bulkhead walls somewhat unnecessary.
I have planned another design that I hope the MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) engineers can implement as well. I would really appreciate your feedback on it. Thank you very much!
The idea behind the design is to realize a walk-in shower and protect it somewhat from water splashing out with a small glass panel around the corner. I would make the wall between the shower and toilet half-height and add another glass panel above it, possibly a bit longer. Do you think this could work?
as always, we need to finalize the bathroom planning at very short notice for our building project. Our floor plan is very similar to this one, with the restriction that a toilet needs to be placed at or near the position of the bathtub.
The builder has proposed the following layout (it looks a bit cluttered because the original design is underneath). I still don't like it because I don’t see any practical space for one or two bathroom cabinets. Also, I think the entrance area to the shower might get wet, and I find the numerous bulkhead walls somewhat unnecessary.
I have planned another design that I hope the MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) engineers can implement as well. I would really appreciate your feedback on it. Thank you very much!
The idea behind the design is to realize a walk-in shower and protect it somewhat from water splashing out with a small glass panel around the corner. I would make the wall between the shower and toilet half-height and add another glass panel above it, possibly a bit longer. Do you think this could work?
i_b_n_a_n schrieb:
So if the screed isn’t in yet, almost everything is still possible – right?I’m not entirely convinced of that when buying from a developer. Chances are some changes are still possible, but the developer will want to be paid first. Then they’ll hire the architect and the MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) planner, both of whom need to be paid as well, and then there’s the construction contractor who will calculate the extra cost. In the end, it becomes an endless money pit.
Your bathroom solution really turned out great. I would like something similar myself; some adjustments would be necessary, but it would probably be along those lines for us too. Let’s see how the planning develops further. For now, we have a solution we’re happy with (including a glass shower screen). The selection appointment is in summer, so we’ll see then if it still makes sense to make any changes.
Hello, we have settled on the solution. A bit more glass will be installed (side shower wall and half-height towards the bathtub).
Now we are at the point of planning the lighting and need to determine the light outlets. The room height from the top edge of the finished floor is 2.47m (8 ft 1 in), and it has a concrete ceiling. Here are the options I currently see for us; maybe you have another good idea:
1) Lower the ceiling as little as possible and use spotlights (this reduces the room height, adds costs for the suspension, but allows quite a bit of freedom in lighting design)
2) Several recessed or surface-mounted spotlights (the additional light outlets are probably quite expensive, but you save on the suspension)
3) Two LED panels (only one more outlet needed, so relatively cost-effective, although light distribution would probably be worse)
We could also consider using 2-3 wall lights. There is also one outlet available for a mirror light.
Now we are at the point of planning the lighting and need to determine the light outlets. The room height from the top edge of the finished floor is 2.47m (8 ft 1 in), and it has a concrete ceiling. Here are the options I currently see for us; maybe you have another good idea:
1) Lower the ceiling as little as possible and use spotlights (this reduces the room height, adds costs for the suspension, but allows quite a bit of freedom in lighting design)
2) Several recessed or surface-mounted spotlights (the additional light outlets are probably quite expensive, but you save on the suspension)
3) Two LED panels (only one more outlet needed, so relatively cost-effective, although light distribution would probably be worse)
We could also consider using 2-3 wall lights. There is also one outlet available for a mirror light.
Pacmansh schrieb:
with the solution It’s always helpful in posts with follow-up questions to include the latest version of the planning drawings again 😉
Pacmansh schrieb:
Now we are at the stage of lighting planning, and the lighting outlets need to be determined. That’s usually done at the same time.
Besides, the bathroom isn’t a ballroom where you need a dozen lights. Above the washbasin and in the shower—done. I wouldn’t lower the ceiling.
What is the exact plan/layout now?
You had to decide quickly, and two months later you’re still planning 🙄 (even if it’s just the lighting)
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Bertram10024 Jul 2022 19:00I would not voluntarily choose a sliding door to the terrace again. It’s really annoying. I would much rather have a hinged door that opens outward. It’s the simplest and quickest option, cheapest, and least likely to break. And now I’m reading that you voluntarily chose a sliding door. Oh no. 🤨 Of course, I’m a bit jealous because you could have had a hinged door. 😀 That was no longer possible for me.
kbt09 schrieb:
It’s always helpful in posts with follow-up questions to include an updated image of the latest planning stage 😉Sure, sorry about that!Here’s the floor plan: the wall between the shower and toilet is half-height, with glass above, and the partition wall behind the toilet is also expected to be half-height (1.20m (4 feet)).
driver55 schrieb:
That’s usually done at the same time.Other priorities took precedence back then, with enough late nights already. We recently received the appointment for the electrical fitting selections (beginning of September). Based on past experience, I listed all the points relevant to me. The reply was, “Oh, no, the ceiling outlets have to be decided next week.” So now that’s scheduled.
And thanks. Lowering the ceiling is not my preferred solution either. However, I find very few bathroom designs without recessed spotlights, which causes my uncertainty.
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