Hello everyone,
We can slowly start thinking about the bathroom layouts. So far, the architect has sketched something, but everything can still be changed.
Important – family bathroom with a bathtub (definitely not freestanding; I want plenty of shelf or counter space around it), preferably arranged so you can look out of the window. A large shower, toilet, and preferably two washbasins. We have considered a urinal or bidet, but they are not necessary.
Shower bathroom – toilet, shower, and a large washbasin, possibly with two faucets/bowls. Wouldn’t the toilet be better positioned under the window there?
The doors to the bathrooms and the utility room are narrower than usual; I would like to change that to a standard size.
The dimensions are on the plans, but they are hard to read:
large bathroom: 5.01 x 4.21 m (16.4 x 13.8 ft)
utility room: 3.51 x 1.70 m (11.5 x 5.6 ft)
shower bathroom: 3.51 x 2.01 m (11.5 x 6.6 ft)
I would appreciate ideas and feedback.
We can slowly start thinking about the bathroom layouts. So far, the architect has sketched something, but everything can still be changed.
Important – family bathroom with a bathtub (definitely not freestanding; I want plenty of shelf or counter space around it), preferably arranged so you can look out of the window. A large shower, toilet, and preferably two washbasins. We have considered a urinal or bidet, but they are not necessary.
Shower bathroom – toilet, shower, and a large washbasin, possibly with two faucets/bowls. Wouldn’t the toilet be better positioned under the window there?
The doors to the bathrooms and the utility room are narrower than usual; I would like to change that to a standard size.
The dimensions are on the plans, but they are hard to read:
large bathroom: 5.01 x 4.21 m (16.4 x 13.8 ft)
utility room: 3.51 x 1.70 m (11.5 x 5.6 ft)
shower bathroom: 3.51 x 2.01 m (11.5 x 6.6 ft)
I would appreciate ideas and feedback.
@f-pNo
It will probably be the same with us during the first few years as well . Keep in mind – even the kids’ bathroom needs a high-tech shower.
Shower Bathroom
There isn’t much space for storage, I’m just noticing that now. Shower accessories have to fit inside the shower. Above the washbasin, a mirrored cabinet, and below that a drawer unit; I don’t think there’s room for more. Towels… hmm, maybe a towel radiator on the wall opposite the washbasin for hanging? So, it’s not completely planned out yet . I’d then store fresh towels in a linen and laundry cupboard in the utility room; I think that would be fine in terms of access, right?
Children
Oh, our daughter is 3.5 years old and our son is 8 months old.
It will probably be the same with us during the first few years as well . Keep in mind – even the kids’ bathroom needs a high-tech shower.
Shower Bathroom
There isn’t much space for storage, I’m just noticing that now. Shower accessories have to fit inside the shower. Above the washbasin, a mirrored cabinet, and below that a drawer unit; I don’t think there’s room for more. Towels… hmm, maybe a towel radiator on the wall opposite the washbasin for hanging? So, it’s not completely planned out yet . I’d then store fresh towels in a linen and laundry cupboard in the utility room; I think that would be fine in terms of access, right?
Children
Oh, our daughter is 3.5 years old and our son is 8 months old.
You have a lot of unused space in front of the sinks in the main bathroom (between the sinks and the bathtub). Perhaps you could reduce this area and allocate it to another room.
You can’t swap the toilet and shower with the current window placement—at least not if you plan to install a door. Alternatively, you could move the window or remove it altogether.
Regardless, if you decide to swap them, I would suggest reconsidering the frosted window there. It’s possible that another row of houses might be planned behind your garden later on (depending on how large it will be).
You can’t swap the toilet and shower with the current window placement—at least not if you plan to install a door. Alternatively, you could move the window or remove it altogether.
Regardless, if you decide to swap them, I would suggest reconsidering the frosted window there. It’s possible that another row of houses might be planned behind your garden later on (depending on how large it will be).
f-pNo schrieb:
You have a lot of unused space in front of the sinks in the main bathroom (between the sinks and the bathtub).That's true. Actually, there should also be room in the bathroom for a nice chair or small armchair. Somehow that got overlooked.
f-pNo schrieb:
You can’t swap the toilet and shower with the current windows – at least not if you plan to have a door. Or you would have to move the window or give it up. Regardless, if you do swap them, I’d reconsider the frosted window there. It’s possible that another row of houses may be planned behind your garden later (no idea how big it will be).That’s true again regarding the windows and the shower.
There won’t be anything built behind, as construction is not allowed there. The development plan would have to be completely changed just for one lot... I don’t believe that will happen. And if it does, I could still do something with the windows. Also, if the lot ever goes up for sale, we would buy it ourselves.
Panama17 schrieb:
Towels... hmm, how about installing a towel radiator on the wall opposite the washbasin for hanging towels? Well, I haven’t fully thought it through yet. I would store fresh towels in a towel and laundry cupboard in the utility room; I think that should be convenient enough, right?
I can’t really judge the distance from the utility room to the bathrooms – but it should work. I mean, many of us used to have one bathroom and less space and managed just fine. Keep in mind, however, that if you’re building without a basement, the utility room will already be quite full – heating system, supply line inlets, distribution box, possibly internet/TV distribution, washing machine, dryer, maybe even a sink (the water from a condenser or heat pump dryer needs somewhere to go), cupboards for tools and small items used frequently, etc.
One more point about the towel radiator: if you are planning underfloor heating with a heat pump, it generally doesn’t make much sense to connect the towel radiator to that system. For heating, you only need around 23°C (73°F), but that won’t dry the towels any faster than usual. So, if you want a towel radiator, you should consider using an (optional) electric one.
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