ᐅ Ideas for Bathrooms in Renovated Older Buildings

Created on: 13 May 2026 14:05
T
TorstenL
Hello everyone,

We are currently renovating our older house (built in 1972) in Pfungstadt near Frankfurt and are planning a spacious 30 sqm (320 sq ft) bathroom.

Our dream: A sauna for 3-4 people with a glass front overlooking the garden, a walk-in shower (ideally accessible from both sides), a bathtub, a double vanity with above-counter sinks, and a toilet – with plenty of natural light.

We have a professional design, but unfortunately, we don’t like it at all; it feels a bit uninspired and lacking in ideas.

We urgently need creative help, inspiration, and ideas.

I’m attaching a picture of the floor plan (it concerns the area marked in blue) and the two professional versions.

If you have any tips or ideas, we would be very grateful.

If you need any additional information, please let us know.

Best regards,

Alex & Torsten



H
hanghaus2023
15 May 2026 00:36
Is there a window in the existing shower? Please provide a picture.
T
TorstenL
15 May 2026 08:31
Hello and good morning,

yes, the current open passage is 115cm (45 inches) wide, and there is no door installed yet. The plan is to install a glass element here.

I have tried to roughly illustrate your idea using the Palette bathroom planner.

Only the bathtub is not angled, as it is quite large
(180x110x60cm (71x43x24 inches)).

Otherwise, the door would interfere with the garden.