ᐅ Minimum Distance Between a Vanity Unit and a Shower Enclosure
Created on: 6 Dec 2021 16:41
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ChriHer
Hello,
we have decided to take on the challenge of redesigning our bathroom directly with a local craftsman, without involving a bathroom planner. He said, "Trust me, I’ll handle everything; it’s just a matter of removing the old bathroom and installing the new one." As I said, we want to redesign it, and now I’m trying to work out the detailed planning. (His initial rough plan on paper already proved to be impractical, as there was too little space between the washbasin and the shower.)
The bathroom measures 3.6 x 1.8 meters (12 x 6 feet) = 6.8 square meters (73 square feet). I will attach the current plan I made myself later if needed.
Along one long wall, we want to line up the toilet, bidet, washbasin, and shower enclosure.
I read on Geberit’s website that there should be at least 20 cm (8 inches) of space between the washbasin and the shower. That seems very little to me, and unfortunately, I don’t have any real-world comparisons. To me, at least 35 cm (14 inches) seems necessary, as you also need to be able to clean the shower cabin wall (glass) from the outside, and the washbasin height varies between 45 - 60 cm (18 - 24 inches) depending on the model. Above this, there will also be a mirror cabinet of the same width.
Could someone possibly help me? What is the minimum distance, and from what distance is the space considered “comfortable”?
Thank you very much!
we have decided to take on the challenge of redesigning our bathroom directly with a local craftsman, without involving a bathroom planner. He said, "Trust me, I’ll handle everything; it’s just a matter of removing the old bathroom and installing the new one." As I said, we want to redesign it, and now I’m trying to work out the detailed planning. (His initial rough plan on paper already proved to be impractical, as there was too little space between the washbasin and the shower.)
The bathroom measures 3.6 x 1.8 meters (12 x 6 feet) = 6.8 square meters (73 square feet). I will attach the current plan I made myself later if needed.
Along one long wall, we want to line up the toilet, bidet, washbasin, and shower enclosure.
I read on Geberit’s website that there should be at least 20 cm (8 inches) of space between the washbasin and the shower. That seems very little to me, and unfortunately, I don’t have any real-world comparisons. To me, at least 35 cm (14 inches) seems necessary, as you also need to be able to clean the shower cabin wall (glass) from the outside, and the washbasin height varies between 45 - 60 cm (18 - 24 inches) depending on the model. Above this, there will also be a mirror cabinet of the same width.
Could someone possibly help me? What is the minimum distance, and from what distance is the space considered “comfortable”?
Thank you very much!
I don’t have one yet. At the moment, it’s a challenge because I want a black toilet. I haven’t seen an affordable black bidet toilet seat so far. I might get a basic attachment instead. If I can’t find one, I’ll probably paint it black myself.
Until then, lots of wet toilet paper helps. By the way, I’m the one supporting this idea in our household – my wife isn’t interested.
Until then, lots of wet toilet paper helps. By the way, I’m the one supporting this idea in our household – my wife isn’t interested.
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hampshire7 Dec 2021 12:48ChriHer schrieb:
Are you referring to a suspended ceiling when you mention the lighting?No, not necessarily a suspended ceiling, but rather a square or rectangular light fixture – of course, it could be integrated more elegantly from a design perspective. You will find examples by searching for LED panels.ChriHer schrieb:
Our contractor insists on lowering the ceiling “down to the top tile.” That would be about 20cm (8 inches) if the tiles are 20cm (8 inches) high and the ceiling height is 260cm (8 ft 6 in).In the shower area, you can tile all the way up to the ceiling – although, based on experience, 2.2m (7 ft 3 in) above the shower base is sufficient for most adults. On the opposite wall, there is no benefit to tiling up to the ceiling because waterproofing isn’t required there. A plastered wall above a freely chosen height (lime plaster is mold-resistant) is perfectly fine – and it can also help reduce costs. This simply makes the room much more pleasant.
For inspiration, search for “25 English bathroom ideas.” Our British friends are very creative. I have seen quite a few bathrooms in England with very bold wallpaper choices, which gave a rather simply furnished bathroom (in terms of cost) a surprisingly glamorous touch. If you prefer Italian minimalism, there is also great inspiration online. Unfortunately, the Italian design route often turns out to be quite expensive (Sicis tiles, Tubes radiator, Gi Gambarelli light switches, Invisible doors, Boffi fixtures and ceramics, Artemide lighting... before you know it, you’ve spent $30k in your bathroom and haven’t paid for a single hour of labor yet).
ChriHer schrieb:
True, but Galja won’t compromise on that. The bathroom will be used by only one person at a time, meaning almost exclusively by her.Make sure to fulfill the wish for a separate bidet – for many people, it’s essential for their comfort. Don’t judge – just do it.ChriHer schrieb:
I only know shower enclosures with a fixed panel that is half the width of the two shower sides, which you can either slide open and closed or fold open and closed. The latter can be folded either only outward or both outward and inward. Take a look around at what is possible nowadays.
Regarding the bidet: it depends on what you want to use the bidet for. Washing feet is difficult in a shower toilet 😉
Personally, I would probably place the washbasin in front, then the toilet (plus bidet), and then a shower running the entire length of the wall with a fixed transparent shower screen.
On the right wall, starting at about navel height, a mirror running the full length with indirect lighting from an LED strip.
Check out Reuter; they also have a catalog with dimensions: 20cm (8 inches) left and right of bidet and toilet… between the two, one unit is enough, so doubling is not necessary. I would try to have the door open outward.
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