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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pagoni202028 Dec 2020 19:44tomtom79 schrieb:
The square sink is a highlight, even more so if the angle from the bathtub could be matched 🙂I was just thinking the same... that the mirror should also be tilted in line with the sink. Maybe you could build something yourself or have it built on the toilet side... like a shelf, built-in speaker, or something else useful.ArniBanarni schrieb:
We will change the bathroom door to open into the hallway, thanks for the tip ypg. @kbt09 suggested that 🙂
ArniBanarni schrieb:
Model: EGO WT 100 Oops... anyone posting links here will be banned or receive a warning.
tomtom79 schrieb:
The square sink is a highlight. Hmm, I would use a square countertop with a round bowl placed on or recessed into it – but overall the design is quite well done. I like it (though I’m more of a “round” Feng Shui type), but every space is used efficiently and can be used well.
pagoni2020 schrieb:
The mirror is also tilted, matching the sink. I don’t find that bad at all. Then you only see yourself when you want to 😀
This is the ground floor bathroom for you adults, right?
A bit more shelf space is still needed, but a small shelf or basket in front of the window for towels, a board above the door (for baskets, towels, and toilet paper), and beside the mirror... I would probably keep the partition wall between the toilet and sink not too high.
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ArniBanarni28 Dec 2020 20:54Oh, sorry..! If someone could tell me how to edit my posts, I’ll remove the link right away!
The goal is to buy the bathtub and the washbasin from the same manufacturer so they have the same angle. I also hope this will be a highlight. 🙂
Regarding the mirror: we actually planned to hang it flat against the wall. I think it would bother me if it were tilted and I couldn’t see myself clearly when looking into it.
The toilet near the entrance is admittedly still the only sore point.
The bathroom is on the ground floor and will be used by our family as well as guests.
Our “main” bathroom with a walk-in shower and enough space for toothbrushes, hairdryer, etc., will be set up upstairs once we have finished the planning for the downstairs.
Basically, we don’t need much storage space on the ground floor.
The shower there is only “second choice” since there will be a nicer one upstairs.
The bathroom is mainly for bathing the children.
I would plan the height of the wall near the toilet to be about 1 m to 1.2 m (3.3 ft to 3.9 ft).
Depending on how involved the construction is, it might be possible to install a pull-out or drawer inside the wall for, for example, toilet paper?
Additional storage surfaces will be created with regular shelves wherever we find space.
Admittedly, in emergencies, we also have a large cupboard in the hallway for these items.
What exactly do you mean by built-in speakers?
We plan to lower the ceiling and install LED spotlights (possibly also LED strips).
In this context, we will use Philips Hue products.
We are also planning to install a sound system/radio somewhere that is triggered by a motion sensor.
It is still undecided where exactly this box will be placed… I find it difficult to install it permanently because then I would be limited by its size and wouldn’t be able to easily replace it with another device in the future.
The goal is to buy the bathtub and the washbasin from the same manufacturer so they have the same angle. I also hope this will be a highlight. 🙂
Regarding the mirror: we actually planned to hang it flat against the wall. I think it would bother me if it were tilted and I couldn’t see myself clearly when looking into it.
The toilet near the entrance is admittedly still the only sore point.
The bathroom is on the ground floor and will be used by our family as well as guests.
Our “main” bathroom with a walk-in shower and enough space for toothbrushes, hairdryer, etc., will be set up upstairs once we have finished the planning for the downstairs.
Basically, we don’t need much storage space on the ground floor.
The shower there is only “second choice” since there will be a nicer one upstairs.
The bathroom is mainly for bathing the children.
I would plan the height of the wall near the toilet to be about 1 m to 1.2 m (3.3 ft to 3.9 ft).
Depending on how involved the construction is, it might be possible to install a pull-out or drawer inside the wall for, for example, toilet paper?
Additional storage surfaces will be created with regular shelves wherever we find space.
Admittedly, in emergencies, we also have a large cupboard in the hallway for these items.
What exactly do you mean by built-in speakers?
We plan to lower the ceiling and install LED spotlights (possibly also LED strips).
In this context, we will use Philips Hue products.
We are also planning to install a sound system/radio somewhere that is triggered by a motion sensor.
It is still undecided where exactly this box will be placed… I find it difficult to install it permanently because then I would be limited by its size and wouldn’t be able to easily replace it with another device in the future.
ArniBanarni schrieb:
It's still undecided where this box should be placed.Wouldn't it also work within the recessed ceiling spot? I hope you can offset the toilet due to the drain location. What is in the adjacent room? Or where is the soil pipe located? Where does it lead outside?
Regarding the toilet itself: there are extra-short models available, and the pre-wall installation could be concealed within the existing wall.
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pagoni202028 Dec 2020 21:09As far as I know, you can only edit posts for about 10 minutes. After that, the "Edit" option disappears at the bottom. Unfortunately... otherwise, I would have corrected my many careless typos by now.
The built-in speaker was just an idea, since rotating the mirror would create a back side. I only meant that this could be used as needed.
The built-in speaker was just an idea, since rotating the mirror would create a back side. I only meant that this could be used as needed.
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