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Bathroom layout

9 years ago
Firstly a big fat SORRY because I've posted about this god-awful bathroom before (also sorry for the messy picture and the ikea book case which is lumbered in there too) and all responses have been great.. so thanks. After going around in circles with various layouts, I've come to the conclusion that I'd prefer to leave toilet on the wall it's currently on because this is external and saves a lot of work (and money) to move to an internal wall.

My though it to leave sink/toilet on end wall but swap the two. I think maybe a nice large sink/vanity area, possible with a wall hung toilet would look neat and tidy.
Because of this, the bath tub also needs to stay in its current position and unfortunately there's not space for a separate shower area.
As such, here are my questions:
1) leaving bath in its current position, should I replace with a freestanding tub or with a nice tiled built in one? What would look best in that position?
2) I'd need to fit a shower above the tub. If it's a freestanding tub (I think I prefer a freestanding tub) what are my options for shower screens? Sorry I hate shower curtains so want to avoid them
3) finally.... can anyone think of a better layout than this one? Be aware, nothing can go along left hand side (opposite tub) as there's a loft hatch which needs to remain accessible)

Comments (14)

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    My thoughts based on limitations you outlined above and going with your preferences on this.

    1. Swop toilet and basin as mentioned above - On entry, directly facing me is my toilet. I really regret this now that I didnt change this when renovating. Last thing you want to see on entry is a toilet.

    2. Freestanding bath - I think the idea of free standing was lovely when it was being moved across to other side of the room, as it would visually have looked lovely on entry. With bath location not being changed now, I am not sure Id bother with freestanding as you wont get the impact.

    3. I understand that you are trying to limit costs by not moving pipe work, but doing a bathroom renovation is not something you will do so often. Personally I regret that I didn't design the bathroom I wanted - how much is the difference in price? I think the original layout suggestions your Post 1 were the preferred layout (moving bath etc)

    I would ask yourself what is the objective of this renovation job? What are you hoping to achieve? Try to keep this in mind at all times as you make you decisions!

    Best of luck!

  • 9 years ago
    Thanks very much for that feedback. Definitely food for thought. I would also have preferred to move the bath but it seems that this, along with moving the toilet to internal wall (meaning stud walls to cover pipes but also the additional cost of a pump etc) will almost double the cost. So 6k rather than 3k.
  • 9 years ago
    Another thought has just sprung to mind.. it may be a possibility to have a smaller sized tub + toilet against end (external) wall. But might not be sand visual impact as just having bath there? But that would at least save moving toilet to internal wall
  • 9 years ago
    Just one more thing - I put the loo behind bath so it wouldn't face you as you enter, but practically it might be better to swap the loo and sink in my plan because the sink would then not be under the window, but I have sized the units identically and drainage issues should be ok
  • 9 years ago
    @odobble thanks so much for drawing this up. This was a layout I'd not actually considered. I'm not sure if the standard bath would fit but I suppose I could get a smaller bath to fit everything in. Thanks x
  • 9 years ago
    Hi, you don't give the dimensions of the room but it looks a good size with plenty of options. I'm guessing approx 2m x 3.4m?

    There are a couple of layouts I could see working:

    1). Leave the wc where it is, put the bath with shower over in the corner where the sink is now and have a lovely vanity unit where the bath is at the moment.


    2) again, leaving the wc where it is, put a shower in the corner where the basin is currently, a slightly smaller but deeper freestanding tub in the middle of that long wall, and a smaller vanity as you come in the door.

    The shower I'm thinking of is just a slim tray with an 'easy access' screen - one of those with a flipper on the end..

    The sketches are not to scale but give a better idea of what I'm suggesting. Good luck!
  • 9 years ago
    A typical fall on a drain is 1:80. If you have wall hung toilets you can hang them a little high to allow enough drop to get to the soil pump without the need for a pump. The required pipe can then often be concealed behind a bath, so the bath might work along the wall the toilet is currently on as long as it is a built in one.
    Higher toilets easier on the knees too ;-)
  • 9 years ago

    If you must leave the toilet in its current position you could always use a nice screen to hide it behind.

  • 9 years ago
    @whizzywig.. you're pretty much spot on with the measurements! It's 3.5x2.1. Thanks for suggestions. Really good ones
  • 9 years ago
    @victoria thanks that's useful to know. It would be great to avoid the pump
  • 9 years ago
    City Plumbing Supplies have a great CAD design service if there is one near you. They only sell to trades I think, but if you have an amenable plumber who would pass the discount on to you, you could get a good deal.
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Here are lots of freestanding tub for your choice, pls browse: www.dreambathtub.com

  • PRO
    8 years ago
    What about a corner bath? That would allow you to have a separate shower.
    You could also move the loft access to the centre of the room freeing up the left wall.
    Moving plumbing is not that expensive and you will be enjoying this bathroom for at least 10 years.
    Good luck with your renovation