Hello everyone,
this is about optimizing the layout of our newly built apartment. I’m not yet satisfied with the arrangement of the sanitary fixtures and was hoping someone might have ideas for improvement.
In the smaller bathroom, I can hardly imagine being able to stand comfortably in front of the sink. With a shower measuring 80cm by 80cm (32 inches by 32 inches) and a 60cm (24 inches) wide sink, there is only about 30cm (12 inches) of space left between the shower and the sink. My idea was maybe to place the toilet at a 45° angle in the corner and put the sink opposite the door.
In the larger bathroom, we have already made some changes so that now a bathtub with a length of 170cm (67 inches) fits, but it would be placed in front of the window. Would you put the bathtub in front of the window or choose a shorter one of 140cm (55 inches) and place it on the other side of the bathroom?
(Unfortunately, the layout upload keeps failing; I will try again shortly)
this is about optimizing the layout of our newly built apartment. I’m not yet satisfied with the arrangement of the sanitary fixtures and was hoping someone might have ideas for improvement.
In the smaller bathroom, I can hardly imagine being able to stand comfortably in front of the sink. With a shower measuring 80cm by 80cm (32 inches by 32 inches) and a 60cm (24 inches) wide sink, there is only about 30cm (12 inches) of space left between the shower and the sink. My idea was maybe to place the toilet at a 45° angle in the corner and put the sink opposite the door.
In the larger bathroom, we have already made some changes so that now a bathtub with a length of 170cm (67 inches) fits, but it would be placed in front of the window. Would you put the bathtub in front of the window or choose a shorter one of 140cm (55 inches) and place it on the other side of the bathroom?
(Unfortunately, the layout upload keeps failing; I will try again shortly)
I don’t have any pictures right now, but I’m not a fan of guest bathroom showers. There’s no space to dry off or get dressed. So, the shower will hardly ever be used—if at all. In our rental building, it’s just a waste of space and collects dust 🙁
I have seen a 45-degree toilet before, but I personally don’t like it. It somehow looks very “on display” 😉
I definitely wouldn’t accept a 140cm (55 inches) bathtub if I were a “big bather.” Our bathtub is also positioned below half of the window. Although it’s a light strip window—placed high so no one can look in—even with standard windows you can use blinds like pleated shades. I don’t find it problematic. The windowsill can be used for tealights to create a cozy atmosphere while bathing.
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milkie 🙂
I have seen a 45-degree toilet before, but I personally don’t like it. It somehow looks very “on display” 😉
I definitely wouldn’t accept a 140cm (55 inches) bathtub if I were a “big bather.” Our bathtub is also positioned below half of the window. Although it’s a light strip window—placed high so no one can look in—even with standard windows you can use blinds like pleated shades. I don’t find it problematic. The windowsill can be used for tealights to create a cozy atmosphere while bathing.
You can also upload attachments here via services like directupload or directload or whatever they’re called.
milkie 🙂
Hmm, maybe you should think about how the two bathrooms will actually be used.
A guest toilet usually doesn’t have a 60cm (24 inch) wide vanity, more like 50cm (20 inch) and 48cm (19 inch) in depth.
Do you really get ready at the same time? Usually, just 5 minutes of alternating showers is enough... and you don’t need to clean twice a day.
Do both bathrooms need to be equally equipped?
Do you want a small wellness area? Then, for example, in the larger bathroom I would skip the toilet and instead plan a 180cm (71 inch) bathtub—so a vanity and bathtub in the main bathroom.
In the smaller bathroom, a walk-in shower with floor-level entry (if allowed in an apartment building) with a folding glass screen, leaving space for a toilet in the rear right corner, and the sink opposite the door.
My advice: reconsider how, when, and how intensively the bathrooms will be used.
A guest toilet usually doesn’t have a 60cm (24 inch) wide vanity, more like 50cm (20 inch) and 48cm (19 inch) in depth.
Do you really get ready at the same time? Usually, just 5 minutes of alternating showers is enough... and you don’t need to clean twice a day.
Do both bathrooms need to be equally equipped?
Do you want a small wellness area? Then, for example, in the larger bathroom I would skip the toilet and instead plan a 180cm (71 inch) bathtub—so a vanity and bathtub in the main bathroom.
In the smaller bathroom, a walk-in shower with floor-level entry (if allowed in an apartment building) with a folding glass screen, leaving space for a toilet in the rear right corner, and the sink opposite the door.
My advice: reconsider how, when, and how intensively the bathrooms will be used.
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