Window and door positioning can affect the whole space. Relocating a door to a better position for example can effectively make it a more usable 'space' in many cases.

No window to this bathroom, as it's in the middle of the house. Only a door on the shorter side of one end, in the middle of that wall.

the door can be changed to open outwards, as the door in the hall way will be closed off. That's a bonus at least.

Photo of existing layout. Not clear though, sorry.
The door on the left, outside the bathroom will become wall, so the door will swing that way.

Hi Jess,

Here's an example of a super compact bathroom we completed that demonstrates space optimization within a small room.

Including must-haves: shower, toilet, wash basin with cupboard below.

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That's a nice layout with nice clean lined finishes. I think that's the layout we're going to have to go for. Very nice - thanks for sharing that one :)

the current layout of our bathroom incorporates a bath/shower, which has served us well for in excess of 30 years, and has a string of problems. Time for a change and upgrade. The layout as shown by 'Kitchens by Matric' looks to be the best possible outcome. There is one other option which would give us an even larger shower, but I think this is perfect.

I agree - the pic from 'Kitchens by Matric' is perfect - love a frameless glass shower in a small space.

Kitchens by Matric... what are the dimensions of this bathroom?

Yeh, I think you're right 'how2girl'. a long narrower sort of basin/bench could work.

Thanks everyone!!

Hi Jess and robandlyn,

Thanks for your comments in response to our layout suggestion, happy to be of assistance!

In regards to dimensions, the space was a fairly square 1800mm x 1800mm. The far wall included a 800mm vanity, 97mm gap and 912mm shower base.

This works out to about 3.24m2, which is very close to your 3.42m2 space.

Kind regards,
Kitchens by Matric

I don't feel there would be enough benefit vs cost in moving plumbing about. Switching from shower over bath to a shower shaped like the example would give you drying/dressing space at the left hand end along side the vanity (and possibly slightly larger vanity if needed). A frameless screen and wall hung vanity as used by kitchens by Matric would keep things light and airy too. A lot of people seem to like hiding the view to the loo via the door swing so that might be worth considering before you change it to swing out and against the left wall. It would be nice to have it swing in and sit flush against the right hand side but again need to consider the expense in moving it slightly.

My original thought was walk in shower but didn't think width of 1500mm would be enough for decent screen to keep water in plus adequate walk through space. You would want an experienced professional opinion on the practicality of that (my opinion is from very limited experience!)

scottevie - Yes spillage would be an issue - but as I said above a second strip drain either inline with the glass screen or at the right to the glass screen would solve any spillage or a a glass door opening into the shower would work.

Thanks scottevie, Cheers - Michael Manias

Thanks so much for your feedback Michael and Scottevie. Thankfully we've been able to negotiate as a family and increase the length of the room. This will make for a great sized bathroom. We'll include a frameless shower that can be hung wall to wall. A toilet with clean lines and a floating vanity.
Glass splash back in the shower with refreshing tones in the tile choices.
Watch this space! Will do before and after shots and share when all complete.
Thanks again for your contribution and advice.

Jess

Hi Jess - Glad you found the information helpful, I hope you get a great bathroom out of your efforts.

If you have some time I would greatly appreciate a positive review, every little bit of marketing helps.

Just go to Reviews about a pro and leave some positive comments.

Best of luck with your bathroom - look forward in seeing the 'before and after' shots.

Regards - Michael Manias