ᐅ Installation heights in the bathroom – any experiences?

Created on: 18 Oct 2022 14:55
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FrankChief
Hello,

we are currently building a new house and need to specify the heights of the bathroom fixtures.

Toilet: 41cm (16 inches) from the top edge of the ceramic (without the seat) to the finished floor level (recommended by Geberit)
Washbasin: 90cm (35 inches) from the top edge of the basin to the finished floor level (recommended by Laufen)
Shower valve mixer: 110cm (43 inches); this results in a showerhead height of 210cm (83 inches)
Bathtub faucet: 20cm (8 inches) above the top edge of the bathtub

I am 183cm (6 feet) tall, and my wife is approximately 175cm (5 feet 9 inches).

I hope you can share your feedback and experience regarding these fixture heights.

Thank you.
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NatureSys
19 Oct 2022 17:03
FrankChief schrieb:

I think 90cm (35 inches) for the washbasin is fine.

Would you increase the toilet height to 43cm (17 inches)?

We are very happy with 43cm (17 inches).
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Tamstar
19 Oct 2022 18:32
Note: A lower toilet is healthier.
A higher one might be better for getting up again as you age, but there are also raised seats and grab bars for that.

We will install the washbasin at just under 1 meter (3 feet 3 inches) in the new bathroom we will build eventually. I hate having to bend over...
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Matthias45
20 Oct 2022 11:54
I installed my sink at 92cm (36 inches) and still find it too low.
I am 184cm (6 feet) tall.
The toilet bowl is at 44cm (17 inches), which is ideal for me.
For the shower, I would definitely install the showerhead higher so you can wash your hair without bumping into it.
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driver55
20 Oct 2022 20:15
FrankChief schrieb:

Hello,

We are building a new house and need to specify the heights of the bathroom fixtures.

Toilet: 41cm (16 inches) from the top edge of the porcelain (without lid) to the finished floor level (recommended by Geberit)
Washbasin: 90cm (35 inches) from the top edge of the basin to the finished floor level (recommended by Laufen)
Shower mixer valve: 110cm (43 inches); this results in a showerhead height of 210cm (83 inches)
Bathtub faucet: 20cm (8 inches) from the top edge of the bathtub

I am 183cm (6 ft) tall and my wife is about 175cm (5 ft 9 in).

I hope you can share your experiences and feedback regarding these heights.

Thank you.

I assume you are not currently living in a tent. Have you measured the existing fixture heights in your current home (or apartment)? You can adjust them slightly up or down as needed and be done with it.

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ypg
21 Oct 2022 23:08
Yes, I have a tip too! The higher the washbasin, the greater the risk that when washing parts above the elbow, for example the face, you will get your entire forearm wet and drip water everywhere. So, a standard height doesn’t really work either.
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xMisterDx
24 Oct 2022 12:29
By the way, the healthiest posture for a bowel movement is squatting, as it allows for the easiest flow. The more upright you sit... well, nature simply did not intend for us to do our business on a bar stool.