Hello,
I have a somewhat unusual question. We have the following situation. We found an apartment that is perfect for us—the location, layout, orientation, and so on. However, it only has two very small bathrooms. Do any of you have a similar setup? If so, how do you manage your daily routine there? There are three of us, and we don’t need a bathtub. We plan to cover the bathtub (see 3rd photo) and put a small shelf on top of it.
Now, daily life would look like this:
Showering in bathroom 1, which is 3.18 square meters (34 square feet)
Doing hair, brushing teeth, applying makeup, and so on in bathroom 2, which is 4.58 square meters (49 square feet)
The reason for this is that bathroom 1 is so tiny and there’s no room to store a hairdryer, creams, and so on. Where there is space, they even installed a towel rack (red X). 🙁
To be honest, isn’t it a bit awkward to switch bathrooms while getting ready? And afterwards, you still have to go to the utility room to take the dirty laundry away. Those are quite inconvenient distances to cover, right? Construction has progressed so far that making changes is no longer possible. If there had been a shower instead of a bathtub in bathroom 2 (4.58 square meters), we could have used bathroom 1 (3.18 square meters) simply as a storage room (we don’t necessarily need a second toilet), but as it is now, it’s quite tricky. Maybe that’s why the apartment is still available?
I’m asking because it seems such a shame that this is the only issue, since everything else is perfect as I said. So, how do others handle this? How do you do it? Do you also have very small bathrooms? Everything is brand new, and tearing it all out now is not really what we planned. Maybe you have ideas, tips, or tricks to improve this? Maybe we’re just having a blackout because of all the planning? Thanks in advance!
I have a somewhat unusual question. We have the following situation. We found an apartment that is perfect for us—the location, layout, orientation, and so on. However, it only has two very small bathrooms. Do any of you have a similar setup? If so, how do you manage your daily routine there? There are three of us, and we don’t need a bathtub. We plan to cover the bathtub (see 3rd photo) and put a small shelf on top of it.
Now, daily life would look like this:
Showering in bathroom 1, which is 3.18 square meters (34 square feet)
Doing hair, brushing teeth, applying makeup, and so on in bathroom 2, which is 4.58 square meters (49 square feet)
The reason for this is that bathroom 1 is so tiny and there’s no room to store a hairdryer, creams, and so on. Where there is space, they even installed a towel rack (red X). 🙁
To be honest, isn’t it a bit awkward to switch bathrooms while getting ready? And afterwards, you still have to go to the utility room to take the dirty laundry away. Those are quite inconvenient distances to cover, right? Construction has progressed so far that making changes is no longer possible. If there had been a shower instead of a bathtub in bathroom 2 (4.58 square meters), we could have used bathroom 1 (3.18 square meters) simply as a storage room (we don’t necessarily need a second toilet), but as it is now, it’s quite tricky. Maybe that’s why the apartment is still available?
I’m asking because it seems such a shame that this is the only issue, since everything else is perfect as I said. So, how do others handle this? How do you do it? Do you also have very small bathrooms? Everything is brand new, and tearing it all out now is not really what we planned. Maybe you have ideas, tips, or tricks to improve this? Maybe we’re just having a blackout because of all the planning? Thanks in advance!
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hampshire2 Oct 2021 10:23LBO1987 schrieb:
To be honest, isn’t it a bit silly to switch bathrooms while getting ready? It’s a matter of order, and with two people there is the possibility of using them simultaneously.
LBO1987 schrieb:
And afterwards you still have to go to the utility room to put away the dirty laundry. Those are crazy walking distances, aren’t they? It’s not crazy just because it’s not perfectly optimized. You’re living in the home, not organizing an industrial process.
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GeradeSchräg2 Oct 2021 10:37Did you want to rent or buy the apartment?
If it’s the latter, you can always modify the bathrooms accordingly.
Bathrooms in hotels are sometimes about this size, but if they are well-planned, it’s not a problem. It only becomes tricky if all three people need to use the same bathroom at once, but in that case, you still have the convenience of a second one.
For me, this wouldn’t be a dealbreaker. After all, you have to consider how much time you actually spend in the bathroom each day. As long as the functionality is there, it’s manageable. Other rooms would be much more important to me.
If it’s the latter, you can always modify the bathrooms accordingly.
Bathrooms in hotels are sometimes about this size, but if they are well-planned, it’s not a problem. It only becomes tricky if all three people need to use the same bathroom at once, but in that case, you still have the convenience of a second one.
For me, this wouldn’t be a dealbreaker. After all, you have to consider how much time you actually spend in the bathroom each day. As long as the functionality is there, it’s manageable. Other rooms would be much more important to me.
Hello everyone, thank you very much for your comments. I have to admit, you are all absolutely right. It is a bit of last-minute panic on our part—we can hardly believe that we finally found an apartment that suits us, so now we’re just focusing on minor details. Thank you again, this will be the apartment, provided we are selected. 🙄
Above the doors, you can easily install a board spanning from wall to wall to hang towels. For example, there is also space under the washbasin and above the toilet.
Overall, don’t just look at the bathrooms, but also consider the area in front of them or in the hallway or bedroom to see if you can move activities like blow-drying or makeup to a different spot. Removing the door is also an option if the place is to be rented out.
Overall, don’t just look at the bathrooms, but also consider the area in front of them or in the hallway or bedroom to see if you can move activities like blow-drying or makeup to a different spot. Removing the door is also an option if the place is to be rented out.
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Fummelbrett!3 Oct 2021 09:18I don’t see it as that serious. Isn’t there an option to install wall cabinets? For example, above the washbasins and toilets?
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