Hello,
I am currently planning the bathroom for a small new-build apartment that I want to rent out. The architect has drawn the shower situation very optimistically. In reality, the glass panel would only be 100 cm long (40 inches) and the entrance 53 cm (21 inches).
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The bathroom planner instead suggests a pivot door.
I want the apartment to look very modern and be very low-maintenance for tenants. Therefore, I would actually prefer the walk-in shower solution over something with hinges and potentially moldy seals, etc. Granted, the opening is a bit narrow, but you can get through as long as you are not very overweight. I also simulated water splashing outside with a 100 cm (40 inches) panel at home, and with a towel or bath mat laid down, it is not really a problem.
Which solution would you recommend?
Best regards,
Oliver
I am currently planning the bathroom for a small new-build apartment that I want to rent out. The architect has drawn the shower situation very optimistically. In reality, the glass panel would only be 100 cm long (40 inches) and the entrance 53 cm (21 inches).
[IMG width="556px"]https://www.hausbau-forum.de/attachments/2025-05-04_125152-jpg.91270/?hash=42944183376d3ee44c1005a4ca4ad2b0[/IMG]
The bathroom planner instead suggests a pivot door.
I want the apartment to look very modern and be very low-maintenance for tenants. Therefore, I would actually prefer the walk-in shower solution over something with hinges and potentially moldy seals, etc. Granted, the opening is a bit narrow, but you can get through as long as you are not very overweight. I also simulated water splashing outside with a 100 cm (40 inches) panel at home, and with a towel or bath mat laid down, it is not really a problem.
Which solution would you recommend?
Best regards,
Oliver
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hanghaus20235 May 2025 15:13For me, it even works with a 46cm (18 inches) passage.
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hanghaus20235 May 2025 15:36I would straighten it instead. That works.
I also see the
wiltshire schrieb:.. however, I am waiting for responses.
charm of the slanted utility wall.
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krider0077 May 2025 14:32Thank you all for your responses and tips!
I spoke with the planner again. We can reduce the stud wall thickness from 25cm to 22cm (8.7 inches to 8.6 inches) throughout. I would apply the same approach to the washbasin wall to avoid any offset. Since the washbasin will then protrude 7cm (2.8 inches) further and the bathroom is already quite small in reality, I will probably make the door open outwards. This will create a greater sense of space in the bathroom.
I am now considering whether to design the shower with a straight back wall and a glass panel at a 90° angle, as shown on the left in the image. Or, as in the original plan on the right, where the stud wall continues at an angle and the glass panel is positioned at 90° to it. That would be somewhat unusual but, as mentioned, it could also have a certain charm. However, it might cause more water splashing outside the shower entrance.
I spoke with the planner again. We can reduce the stud wall thickness from 25cm to 22cm (8.7 inches to 8.6 inches) throughout. I would apply the same approach to the washbasin wall to avoid any offset. Since the washbasin will then protrude 7cm (2.8 inches) further and the bathroom is already quite small in reality, I will probably make the door open outwards. This will create a greater sense of space in the bathroom.
I am now considering whether to design the shower with a straight back wall and a glass panel at a 90° angle, as shown on the left in the image. Or, as in the original plan on the right, where the stud wall continues at an angle and the glass panel is positioned at 90° to it. That would be somewhat unusual but, as mentioned, it could also have a certain charm. However, it might cause more water splashing outside the shower entrance.
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wiltshire7 May 2025 16:16krider007 schrieb:
That would be somewhat unusual, but as already mentioned, it also has a certain charm. However, it might cause more splash water in front of the shower entrance. That would definitely be my preferred option. More splash water? I think the wet area would actually be smaller overall. Opening the door outward is a good idea—provided that no one accidentally slams the door in that space. If there is enough room in the hallway, a sliding door works as well—that’s how we solved it for our bathroom.
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krider0078 May 2025 08:59Thank you for taking a look.
I have now agreed with the planner that the wall cladding will be a maximum of 22cm (9 inches) deep, and the ledge next to the washbasin will be removed. The door will still open inward to prevent accidents outside. The back wall of the shower will be angled in line with the rest of the wall cladding. However, the glass partition will be installed parallel to the side wall of the shower. Otherwise, as shown in the drawing above, it would angle forward and unnecessarily reduce space.
So this is the plan now
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I have now agreed with the planner that the wall cladding will be a maximum of 22cm (9 inches) deep, and the ledge next to the washbasin will be removed. The door will still open inward to prevent accidents outside. The back wall of the shower will be angled in line with the rest of the wall cladding. However, the glass partition will be installed parallel to the side wall of the shower. Otherwise, as shown in the drawing above, it would angle forward and unnecessarily reduce space.
So this is the plan now
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