ᐅ A man is planning a bathroom—can this turn out well?

Created on: 23 Dec 2020 17:23
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knalltüte
My two bathrooms are "basically" already planned.

However, while walking through the construction site, some fresh ideas came up.

At the moment, I still have quite a bit of freedom to redesign, although walls, doors, and some small details are naturally already fixed.

Here is the ground floor bathroom (for personal use) as I have planned it:


Floor plan of a ground floor bathroom: bathtub, washbasin, toilet, and door


The position of the shower is already fixed, or rather the full-height pre-wall element, since wastewater and the mechanical ventilation system for indoor air have to run from above through it. The shower is to be enclosed on three sides by about 2m (6.5 feet) high glass panels, approximately 130-140cm (51-55 inches) deep, without a door or curtain.

My wish for a freestanding bathtub hasn’t yet been graphically implemented in a way I find visually appealing. But then the idea came up to place the washbasin on a T-shaped element next to the toilet and position the bathtub diagonally in the corner on the right. Problem: It could get a bit tight next to the toilet, or you might be partially blocking the doorway while standing at the washbasin. Does anyone have a better idea? My desired bathtub (haven’t tried sitting in it yet) would be a real eye-catcher like, for example, this one


Modern golden freestanding bathtub with black fittings in a bright bathroom.



Elongated bathtub with inner basin; top and side views with dimensions in mm.


One reason: I would probably enjoy the look every time I enter the bathroom. And it would surely create a wow effect for guests (I don’t have a separate guest toilet). And if others enjoy it, so do I 😎

But I’m still a bit nervous about committing to one like this. Just for your information: A bathtub is essential for me (also for medical reasons).

@ypg Hardly possible to step on my toes with such things :p
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kbt09
23 Dec 2020 21:53
You can see from the floor plan:


that placing the bathtub diagonally on the right side is not possible.
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knalltüte
23 Dec 2020 22:08
Yes, the right side doesn't work (well), which is why I had my doubts.

But I like your plan, and I'm considering whether a suitable boxed-in area could simply be created in the upper left corner (possibly even angled to match the shape of the bathtub?) to accommodate the necessary pipes, and then even for the bathtub inlet, using a wall-mounted faucet instead of a freestanding one...?
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knalltüte
23 Dec 2020 22:11
hampshire schrieb:

I like it. Looks like a spa hut by the pool. Hot tub space?

No, not a spa hut (but also a good idea? With a sauna? hmm)

The plan is for a movable wooden deck. The pool must absolutely be able to be securely and controllably closed off (sensor contact -> smart home) (grandchildren...)

In addition, it will most likely be a (well) heated pool, and the "cover" will then also need to be well insulated like the floor and walls.

Details about the pool planning will come next spring...
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hampshire
23 Dec 2020 22:25
The spa cabin is located on the movable pool cover and moves along with it. This saves space but does not save money.
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kbt09
23 Dec 2020 22:29
Any kind of boxing-in would significantly diminish the effect of the tub.
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hampshire
23 Dec 2020 22:35
Objection – an example to look up that I mentioned earlier is Raumfabrik, the small bathroom by interior designer Barbara Kattenbeck. A very similar project solved beautifully – with an elegant wall.