Layout for small bathroom

11 years ago

Hi there

I am planning to redo my bathroom, and would love any advice on how you would lay out this small space.

The bathroom has some pretty amazing tile choices, but unfortunately it's time for them to go!

The photo is taken from the doorway, and there is a window across much of the length of the room. I am quite tall, and having to bend fully over to be able to see in the mirror is something I would like to change with the new design.

There is a separate toilet, so this room needs to contain a bath, shower and vanity.

This photo shows the existing layout (to scale). The room is 2.5m x 1.6m.

This shows an option to change the layout that I have been thinking about. It does mean the window is not above the vanity any more, and the shower space is slightly larger which would also be great. The bath is a bit pokey and I can't image very easy to use and clean.

I could also change the door to a pocket sliding door which I think would help.

My husband's preference is not to change the window position, and not to have a shower over a bath, but I am struggling to think of any alternatives to doing one of those things!

Thank you so much for any advice you are able to give!

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11 years ago

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Could this work for you? a wet area including both bath and shower- thewalk through shower gives full access to the bath. You wouldn't need the shower seat to extend to behind the bath so the baths foot print could stay the same and the vanity could go opposite the door as you have suggested in your plan

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jbantick
11 years ago
The basin across from door will work the best as will the bath under the window. A reno will make a massive difference to your daily life.

If the existing bathroom layout was kept and the door was centred on its wall it would probably work better still, in particular if you went to a cavity slider. Mirror would be the only issue but you could have a full width shower then.

It will always be a tight bathroom but that was the era. At least a toilet isn't in there as well. Ours was........

Cool wall tiles by the way!!
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dohraime
11 years ago
Groovy!
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My B'room is too small to take photos. lol Keep the toilet, shower and basin in the same places but put in a preggy 750 wide basin. By doing this you can put in an 1100 corner shower instead of the rectangular one. cm for cm they are the same size shower. They are made of glass with the door on the angle opening into the centre of the room. You can then put a different shower nozzel on each wall. I have a fixed one and a sliding one. By cutting the corner off the shower you then end up with a bigger area to get dry in. You can wave your arms over the basin and toilet but not through the corner of the shower that you had. By cutting the corner off it makes the room much bigger while still having a really nice good sized shower. Having 2 nozzels means 2 can fit in the shower and keep warm too. All the best.
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my first suggestion has minimal plumbing changes and no wall changes although i would reverse hinges on the entry door, space for a 90 x 90 shower and rotating the toilet should be quite straightforward for a 730 wide toilet space ( a little tight but adequate for most people especially if you're ok with a 620 door) a standard 1500 x 450-500 vanity will fit under the window and the gap at one end is ideal for hanging a hairdryer with a handtowel rail higher up the wall, there's wall space next to the shower for a bath towel rail and a mirror doored wall cabinet would be ideal...and, for a little more expense another option with a double shower.. a relative term with bathrooms that are always more expensive than expected but well worth obtaining quotes to find out costs for both options for comparison..ie do you want a generous shower or vanity? btw i think moving walls in a solid brick house has potential unwelcome surprises and doesn't improve options and installing different fixtures will need new flooring and waterproofing anyway so no better time to do a full upgrade and changes to the floor is the best way to achieve a walk in shower but you need to discuss with a plumber before making any decisions
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Thanks @oklouise - that’s a good variation on option 4. I should point out this is for an Airbnb, and my husband will be doing all the work. @kate - thanks, the mock up is with a 750 vanity. This is an Airbnb at the moment and we will never live there so a little less worried about the smaller vanity size (we have a 900 in the second bathroom) @bigreader - as above, I should have pointed out this is an Airbnb. Agree however a bigger shower is lovely and I can play around with the sizing in my mock ups.
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Luke Buckle
11 years ago
Woah - retro tiles! (If you are getting rid of them I'm someone will want to reuse them.) And your husband is in good company - there seems to be a trend against showers over baths, and more people are even putting the toilet inside an extended shower area.

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karenleonn
11 years ago
Wow! That bathroom is too good to lose!! Do you really really have to change the tile??? Spend the money on a great holiday and keep your groovy space!
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angelberry9
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11 years ago
Thanks for your comments and ideas! I had not thought of a walk through shower or moving the door but both would offer greater flexibility in the layout.

And unfortunately after living with the retro tiles for 3 years I am definitely ready for a change! :)
Terri Turner
11 years ago
Definatley place a sliding door to the room with a lock. It will give u so much more space. Not sure if u have kids? What about a deep shower base that little toddlers can use as a bath and do away with the bath? Not many people use a bath. So you can have a bigger hand basin and shower come bath?
J
11 years ago
I agree with Tracey P, a walk-through shower to bath / wet area would be great! And place your basin in front of the door, fixed glass shower screen and a place to hang your towels down the end of the shower.
J
11 years ago
Oh yeah and as you have the window where the shower head would go. Just add one of those goose head style showers, just this beauty.
http://houzz.com/photos/3987602

It's going to look so spacious! :)
cloudpants
11 years ago
I'd love to see those retro tiles with charcoal grey walls and floors.
nandi54
10 years ago
Unless you particularly like to lounge in a bath you could do what we are doing: ( In construction now ) -shower for grown ups of all ages stays where it is

-next to it under the window we have a 1205 bath so we can bathe the little ones. (without causing a drought)

-A slide cavity door leaves much more space.

-the vanity could have been 1200 but we have decided to keep to 900 which we think will be ample enough. This leaves a space between the vanity and the bath. bathroom size 2150x 2150.
chubbychicky
10 years ago
OMG, I thought my bathroom was retro and was looking forward to updating it, but yours..........wow!!! Do you find yourself showering in the dark? The walk through shower sounds like a great idea if you really want to keep a bath. Good luck ( keep a couple of the tiles though so that when the shower Reno is getting tedious, you can remind yourself why you're doing it) :)
marliney
10 years ago
The tiles are awesome... I would try to keep some of them at least in the reno...just paint the walls.
rebjmoore75
10 years ago
I agree with sttop's layout (hand drawn) picture exactly, it was what I was also going to suggest. I also actually really like your tiles, freshen it up with white walls and some wood features, perhaps even on the vanity, and I think it would look great!!
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9 years ago
A walk-through shower is a great way to make the most of a compact space.

I want to tell you to stop and not do a thing because that bathroom is SO funky ... but yes, I expect after living with it for a while, it would all get a bit much!

Be nice if you could save them if they come off the wall in tact!

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Martin Carr
9 years ago
What about keeping some of the tiles as a feature, say in the shower or in a niche?

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