Ensuite Design advice needed!
Was hoping to get some advice re our Ensuite bathroom that we are going to build very soon.
Have attached a diagram with measurements. We would like a double shower, double vanity and bath if this would all fit along with the toilet.
There is an area that we would walk through to get to the bathroom which i would like to fit out with wardrobe for clothes, can never have enough storage!
Maybe a barn sliding door along end of wardrobe in ensuite?
There are also 2 x small areas on either side of brick chimney that I thought could be used for storage or can be just filled in if not large enough.
Thanks in anticipation!
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2 years agoOklouise, the adjoining room is the existing main bedroom, haven’t finalised windows or heights as yet, will be hardie weatherboard clad outside, new flat/slightly sloped roof.
the blue area is what is being built
maxwell30
2 years agoThe window on the right will be the new doorway through so the bathroom will be on the otherside of fireplace.
dreamer
2 years agoMaxwell30, I think it is a wonderful idea to save the fireplace and chimney. Will look wonderful as a view in your bedroom. Here is a photo of a home near us which put a small ensuite and WIR either side of fireplace. Looks wonderful and also practical. All the best for your design.
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Kate
2 years agoAh now I understand. I thought the thick walls in the fireplace area were cupboards not walls. If you could open up the space more that would be great as you couldn’t get a little sitting area But that may be a structural issue with existing roof.
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Hi there,How about this?
Shower would need a sliding door and I set the toilet back to show the cistern in the wall. Vanity would need to be 400mm to allow a nice amount of space for a 1200x900 shower.
Please leave the brick fireplace, its gorgeous :) If you could expose the brick in the bathroom behind the vanity and mirror that could be really cool!
Good luck!
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siriuskey
2 years agoAnd after drawing the space it doesn't fit as well so suggest the following with a full height Nib wall to screen the toilet
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