We initially decided to put the bathroom planning on hold since there were plenty of other issues to address. However, as the detailed planning is currently underway and we are also looking at the electrical installation, we took a closer look at our bathroom and aren’t really satisfied. Of course, the bathroom is quite small, so there aren’t many options, but there is definitely room for improvement.
Generally, it’s bothersome that there is little space around the bathtub (for decoration, toiletries, and our daughter’s toys), and that the toilet somehow ends up as the focal point of the bathroom. We also prefer not to have the sink and toilet right next to each other. My wife would like to have compartments for towels integrated into the partition wall, which means we need enough space for that.
Attached are the current plans and our thoughts from today.
PS: The bathroom windows are small, 80 x 80 cm (31.5 x 31.5 inches), and the window sill height should be around 150 cm (59 inches).
Generally, it’s bothersome that there is little space around the bathtub (for decoration, toiletries, and our daughter’s toys), and that the toilet somehow ends up as the focal point of the bathroom. We also prefer not to have the sink and toilet right next to each other. My wife would like to have compartments for towels integrated into the partition wall, which means we need enough space for that.
Attached are the current plans and our thoughts from today.
PS: The bathroom windows are small, 80 x 80 cm (31.5 x 31.5 inches), and the window sill height should be around 150 cm (59 inches).
Construction expert and Yvonne, do you really think that a lot of light comes through the windows? These are 80cm x 80cm (31.5 inches x 31.5 inches) windows facing north.
There should definitely be a restroom; with 2 children and a total of 4 people, there should be 2 restrooms.
There should definitely be a restroom; with 2 children and a total of 4 people, there should be 2 restrooms.
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Bauexperte30 Jun 2016 14:25MarcWen schrieb:
Bauexperte and Yvonne, do you really think that a lot of light will come through the windows? These are 80 x 80 cm (31.5 x 31.5 inches) windows facing north.In every room, one eighth of the floor area must be considered as window area for daylight; these two windows are sufficient for that. Maybe consider replacing both elements with one window measuring 1.60 x 0.80 m (63 x 31.5 inches); this is also easily done after obtaining the building permit / planning permission and won’t harm the overall appearance.I also like Yvonne’s idea of swapping the shower and bathtub from my version 2; it could suit the room well and would especially help improve the situation around the wash basin. Glass instead of solid walls should also be the preferred option in this layout.
Otherwise — it’s not permanently dark even on the north side.
Regards, Bauexperte
MarcWen schrieb:
Building expert and Yvonne, do you really think that a lot of light comes through the windows? Those are 80x80 cm (31x31 inches) windows on the north side.Not much, but enough. We have a window of 65 cm (26 inches) height and 140 cm (55 inches) width in the north-facing bathroom, which is sufficient for our 9 sqm (97 sq ft). If you had a 80 cm (31 inches) wide floor-to-ceiling terrace window in that position, the entire front half would remain dark.
Bauexperte schrieb:
I also like Yvonne’s idea of swapping the shower and tub from (my) option 2; it could work well in the room and would especially help to relax the area around the washbasin. Glass instead of masonry should still be the preferred option in this layout.I might rotate the toilet so that the door doesn’t open toward the shower but instead faces it. I personally like having the tub next to the washbasin because it provides a seating area at the washbasin. A towel rail can be placed to the left of the windows, opposite the door.
And everything is nicely separated.
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Bauexperte1 Jul 2016 13:53@ Marcus
The all-in-one solution doesn’t exist _even_ for your dear wife; with these room dimensions and project requirements, you’ll have to compromise somewhere.
I don’t think it’s a problem that the windows can’t be changed. It was just a suggestion on my part to replace the frames with glass ;-)
Bauexperte
The all-in-one solution doesn’t exist _even_ for your dear wife; with these room dimensions and project requirements, you’ll have to compromise somewhere.
I don’t think it’s a problem that the windows can’t be changed. It was just a suggestion on my part to replace the frames with glass ;-)
Bauexperte
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