How would you design this space for a bathroom?
This space was originally a separate toilet where the small window is and a small bathroom next door. We are thinking of taking the wall down between the toilet and bathroom to make it one space and give the appearance of a bigger bathroom. The toilet as is is not big enough to put a hand basin in so feel this is the best option.
I have posted the floor plan minus the wall but have left the windows and doors where they currently are. I am looking for advice on
A - whether to merge the two rooms
B - window options
C- door options
D- Layout options
So many decisions which I find hard to make......HELP!!
Keen on any ideas. It would be so very much appreciated.
For your info. There is a bedroom on either end of this space, but the bedrooms are small so no room to increase the size of the bathroom unless I was to push it out under the eave of the house.
There is a narrow passage way connecting the 2 bedrooms. There is a double sliding door in this passage way which opens up to the lounge room area.
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Comments (16)oklouise thanks for the ideas. We have actually really thought about the zoning. We want the two bedrooms on the southern side with a bathroom between for privacy. We also want the eastern lounge room to pop out as a dining room in that spot will waste a gorgeous view. We had a straight alfresco and thought it was all a bit hohum. I will attach the first and second drafts to see where we have come from. The first draft we had drawn was too boring for us ... Garry hated draft 2 as he thought it was too wide for solar access and didn't give cross ventilation (north to south or vv). It's only positive was the flow of west/east cross ventilation. Also the bathroom was too tucked away for guest use when we are using that nice alfresco area. We quickly scrapped all those ideas... LOL As I said, we like skillion roof lines and are planning on clerestory windows to maximise northern sun. Some raked ceilings will probably happen too (and definitely 9 foot ceilings in living areas). the mudroom/laundry will probably be incorporated into the hallway. Unlike some on this forum previously I don't object to entering through the laundry. It kind of gives a landing spot for groceries from the car on those cold days you don't want to leave the whole house open. The garage may actually be a carport to ensure we can have ventilation come through that way and to help us with budget....See MoreWould you rather a new bathroom or kitchen?
Comments (9)The kitchen really is the heart & soul of any home, open to be used & viewed by family, friends and visitors. Ours was designed 16 years ago by an elderly couple, so definitely needs upgrading, new life, a new practical design and purpose. I just need to win Tattslotto and a talented kitchen designer! We renovated our ensuite, removing the pink rose tiles to a bathroom we enjoy, without wincing as we enter. It now fits our seaside village environment. The kitchen is very much an important project for the distant financial future . . . . . . ....See MoreHow would you spend your bathroom tile budget?
Comments (1)this is a hard one. I'm in a similar predicament with bathroom tiles. I'd love an expensive tile on the floor to make the room 'pop' (about $100 psqm) and am considering a 'cheaper' tile on the wall about $30 psqm. We reno'd our bathroom in our apartment with a cheaper tile as it will be tenanted - but it doesn't look like a 'budget' bathroom....See MoreWould love some bathroom design opinions?
Comments (7)One is nice but not sure about the shower and window. Is it up high or full length. I like two. Gives you a 1200 vanity and a over 1m width shower. But if your bed is on the right I would flip it so the door is on other side....See More
6 years agoA slight variation using an opaque shower screen with door to separate bathing area. Door would swing 180 dog if possible.
Mim thanked Kate
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoA variation
New doorway to open into centre of bathroom, powder room.
Solid Nib walls to accommodate towel rail and mirror, Glass hinged doors (remembering that the bath/shower doesn't have a window)
A Velux skylight in the shower/bath would be lovely, "You get the sun in the morning and the moon at night"
- 6 years agolast modified: 6 years ago
my suggestion retains the separate toilet and includes a tiny handbasin recessed inside the dividing wall, a walk in shower with a dreaded shower curtain (square curtains rods are readily available and under $100 for rod and curtain) to create a spacious feeling for a back to wall freestanding bath and vanity with mirror doored wall cabinet and wall space for several towels rails but the fixtures need to carefully selected and toilet door must swing towards the basin to allow ease of movement
Mim thanked oklouise - 6 years ago
And another keeping one original door with both windows allowing light back into the whole bathroom
- 6 years ago
Thanks all for taking the time to offer your suggestions which are great.
@siriuskey how tall would you envisage the nib walls to be? The ceiling is 2700 high. In both your suggestions I would need to alter or close in the window as it is a large window that sits above the bath. Do you think this would be a costly exercise? The house is brick veneer. Also love the idea of a sky light!
@Kate @siriuskey I didn't realise you could have a door to angle like you have drawn.
This seems like a great idea :-)
@oklouise Thanks for your suggestion and def worth investigating. The house is steel framed so not sure if possible to recess the sink in the toilet room, but will check it out.
This is the current layout for your info. The door only just clears the shower screen.
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