Hello everyone,
My wife and I are currently planning to renovate our two bathrooms.
We bought a semi-detached house built in 2010, but unfortunately the bathrooms were poorly designed and are quite rundown.
I’m really glad there is a forum like this where plans can be critically reviewed, and I appreciate your support in advance.
A brief overview of our idea:
The upstairs bathroom has a bathtub.
The downstairs bathroom has a shower.
We want to completely redesign both bathrooms and swap the bathtub and shower locations. The reason: our parents and both girls (1 year & 2 years old) sleep upstairs and don’t want to walk downstairs just to shower.
For the downstairs bathroom, we are considering:
a) Bathtub only (Option 2) or
b) Bathtub with shower option (Option 1).
General considerations:
Bathtub only:
In this case, the bathtub can extend beyond the window without any issues. Using the sloped ceiling shape, we maximize the width and ensure the tub doesn’t block the space. We plan to add extra storage space within the wall.
Bathtub with shower option:
I (dad) assume that with three women in the house there will eventually be disputes about who gets to shower when. Also, guests should have a shower option. That’s why I want to keep the option open to shower downstairs as well. I imagine choosing a regular bathtub and installing a folding splash guard near the window.
Yes, the bathtub is 75cm (30 inches) wide and extends beyond the window. Since a bathtub usually has a rim about 6cm (2.5 inches) wide, I’m thinking of attaching the splash guard not at the tub’s rim but where the tub slopes downwards (sorry, I don’t know the exact term).
As for the sink, I’m trying to keep it as shallow as possible or move it as far left as I can to avoid narrowing the walkway too much. Room width: 178cm (70 inches) / 50cm (20 inches) sink + 75cm (30 inches) bathtub = 125cm (49 inches) --> 50cm (20 inches) clearance at the narrowest point.
Alternatively, I could imagine using a curved vanity that gets narrower toward the right. My only concern is that the “curved” design might not quite fit the overall aesthetic if everything else is very linear.
For the design, we planned black tiles, wood-look surfaces, and white fittings.
Looking forward to your feedback!
Best regards,
Arnold
My wife and I are currently planning to renovate our two bathrooms.
We bought a semi-detached house built in 2010, but unfortunately the bathrooms were poorly designed and are quite rundown.
I’m really glad there is a forum like this where plans can be critically reviewed, and I appreciate your support in advance.
A brief overview of our idea:
The upstairs bathroom has a bathtub.
The downstairs bathroom has a shower.
We want to completely redesign both bathrooms and swap the bathtub and shower locations. The reason: our parents and both girls (1 year & 2 years old) sleep upstairs and don’t want to walk downstairs just to shower.
For the downstairs bathroom, we are considering:
a) Bathtub only (Option 2) or
b) Bathtub with shower option (Option 1).
General considerations:
Bathtub only:
In this case, the bathtub can extend beyond the window without any issues. Using the sloped ceiling shape, we maximize the width and ensure the tub doesn’t block the space. We plan to add extra storage space within the wall.
Bathtub with shower option:
I (dad) assume that with three women in the house there will eventually be disputes about who gets to shower when. Also, guests should have a shower option. That’s why I want to keep the option open to shower downstairs as well. I imagine choosing a regular bathtub and installing a folding splash guard near the window.
Yes, the bathtub is 75cm (30 inches) wide and extends beyond the window. Since a bathtub usually has a rim about 6cm (2.5 inches) wide, I’m thinking of attaching the splash guard not at the tub’s rim but where the tub slopes downwards (sorry, I don’t know the exact term).
As for the sink, I’m trying to keep it as shallow as possible or move it as far left as I can to avoid narrowing the walkway too much. Room width: 178cm (70 inches) / 50cm (20 inches) sink + 75cm (30 inches) bathtub = 125cm (49 inches) --> 50cm (20 inches) clearance at the narrowest point.
Alternatively, I could imagine using a curved vanity that gets narrower toward the right. My only concern is that the “curved” design might not quite fit the overall aesthetic if everything else is very linear.
For the design, we planned black tiles, wood-look surfaces, and white fittings.
Looking forward to your feedback!
Best regards,
Arnold
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Bertram10022 Dec 2020 19:46Schimi1791 schrieb:
I hope that by expanding the bathtub area I haven’t ruined the resale value ... 😀 That’s why I had a hot water connection installed. For the heirs later, who might want to take baths.
Schimi179122 Dec 2020 19:53Well... hopefully, it will be a few more decades before our house goes "under the hammer" again. The heirs or future owners can then install a bathtub again 🙂
I am just sharing my thoughts and the experiences I have had.
I am just sharing my thoughts and the experiences I have had.
Schimi1791 schrieb:
I hope that by removing the bathtub, I haven’t negatively affected the resale value... 😀
I think the older you get, the less often you use a bathtub. Sure, there’s the argument for hydrotherapy baths, but when I think of my parents, I feel that’s confirmed. That’s totally personal, and just because you and your parents don’t like bathing...
I’ve read several times in the past few days that you find bathtubs outdated, and I had to shake my head every time 😉
It’s like saying garages are outdated because I only ride a bike for environmental reasons.
Schimi179122 Dec 2020 20:02Deadree schrieb:
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I have read several times in the last few days that you find bathtubs outdated, ...I never claimed that. My view is that—when given the choice between a bathtub and a shower—I (we in the household) would prefer the shower. Especially when space is limited. If our bathroom were bigger, we would NOT have removed the bathtub 🙂 Even in a new build, it probably would have been within budget. Whether it would have actually been used, I don’t know. But with just 7 sq m (75 sq ft) we decided on a large shower. After one year, we have not regretted that decision.My thinking—and that of others I know—was that bathtubs are outdated because of water costs and resource use. However, after engaging with a larger group here in the forum, I have learned that this view is apparently not correct (thanks to the forum!).
Deadree schrieb:
That’s like saying garages are outdated because I only ride a bike for environmental reasons.That is nonsense! You can also take long showers until the water used equals that of a filled bathtub—but we don’t do that.A more accurate comparison, in my opinion, would be the choice between a carport and a garage. If I had the choice, I would take the garage. But I wouldn’t choose the garage if it caused significant disadvantages, such as obstructed views, lack of space... whatever 🙂
Schimi1791 schrieb:
I never said that. My point is, if I have to choose between a bathtub and a shower, I (we in the household) would prefer the shower. Especially when space is limited. If our bathroom were bigger, we definitely would NOT have removed the bathtub 🙂 Even with a new build, it probably would have fit within the budget. We simply decided on a large shower.
My view – and that of others I know – used to be that bathtubs are outdated because of water costs and so on. Well, after meeting more people here in the forum, I’ve learned that this view is clearly not correct. We currently have a very small bathroom in our rental apartment, with a bathtub but no shower. And I always really enjoy that – I love taking baths. However, when planning our house, we will include two showers and one bathtub, because bathing all the time does actually get tiring at some point.
Schimi179122 Dec 2020 20:17Deadree schrieb:
... In the house, we are planning 2 showers and a bathtub because ... A double shower would also be our dream in the en suite bathroom 🙂 Unfortunately, it wasn’t possible to fit it into 7 sq m (75 sq ft) 🙁 Instead, we have a rain shower in the "large" bathroom. It works well for two people at the same time. Opinions differ on that as well. Some people prefer quick showers with the handheld, while others enjoy a more leisurely experience under the rain shower.
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