ᐅ Bathroom Layout – Is the Passage Too Narrow?

Hello everyone,

I am currently planning a small bathroom. The toilet is located diagonally opposite the bathtub. There is a passage of only 32cm (13 inches) between the bathtub and the toilet. I’m having trouble estimating whether this is too narrow. What do you think? Is that too tight?

I’ve attached a floor plan.

I also have a question about the second bathroom (no floor plan):

There is 20cm (8 inches) of space between the wall and the washbasin, 20cm (8 inches) between the washbasin and the toilet, and only 20cm (8 inches) between the toilet and the wall.

Does that feel too cramped, or do you think it would work?

Thanks for your help.

Best regards,
Hanno

I think it should be possible, even if it might seem a bit tight. However, I can’t tell you whether it will still look good or if the bathroom will feel too cramped.

Well, as a man, you could just sit in front of the urinal 😀
That’s what women want... sitting while peeing 🙂

No, honestly, I think it’s too tight. How many liters does the bathtub hold? This factor is often forgotten when planning bathrooms.
In the end, you might have a 150-liter (40-gallon) cold water storage tank but need 200 liters (53 gallons) for a full bathtub.
From the sketches, I guess it’s one of those fancy new trapezoid bathtubs. We briefly considered it but then thought it simply uses too much water when the little ones want to splash around 😀

Otherwise, take a measuring tape and look at 20 cm (8 inches)... I find that quite narrow. But you have to decide for yourselves... nobody wants to dance the waltz in the bathroom. Still, especially if multiple people need to get ready in the morning at the same time, I would value some extra space.

I personally find it a bit too tight. Considering the demographic changes and the increase in walking aids in this country, accessibility is an important aspect that should not be overlooked. A standard bathtub makes the entire bathroom look much more spacious, and it reduces hassle in old age.

Hello!

So, the concept doesn’t seem entirely logical to me. The double sink suggests simultaneous use by multiple people. Apart from the fact that this might not exactly help maintain marital romance, the space is somewhat small for that. Especially near the entrance, it could cause issues.

If it really has to be that way, you could at least relocate the shower and tub to the 2.70m (8.9 feet) wall (meaning, place the shower where the tub currently is). It may look less stylish, but it reduces circulation space. Or, if you want a more modern solution – there are bathtubs with integrated (round) showers.

Best regards,
TomTom1

I’m also afraid that might be a bit tight. If you take the hammer in your hand now, you should make sure in the end that it’s not a compromise solution.