Bathroom layout challenge
Hi, I would greatly appreciate views from the Houzz brain trust on this one: considering purchasing a property (as a temporary living solution for about a year and future investment) which needs a bit of TLC throughout, mostly straightforward except for the baffling bathroom layout which I'm not convinced is salvageable. Constraints: laundry must have 2nd sink per local rental rules, internal walls difficult if not impossible to move.
So, can it be done (i.e. improved) at all??
Note: the 'wall' between the round sink and the hot water tank (marked 'L') does not exist.
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Kate
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New build, and need help with bathroom layout
Comments (10)Hi Katie. I've just finished a reno in a bathroom approximately this size. it looks like the toilet is currently on an exterior wall. if this is the case it can be costly - or not possible to relocate the plumbing. Yes, I know cisterns can be installed in the wall. My plumbers are wary of these ....try fixing a fault without cutting a hole - or holes - in the wall! If you are restricted to the outside wall, I would install a sliding door (gives you more space in the actual room). Leaving the bath and shower where they are saves $$$. if you move the toilet further to the left and install a wall-hung vanity under the window, you could also add a 'half-wall' to the toilet area for privacy. (Wall-hung vanities open the room up. This plan would give you great space on the left hand wall for storage and/or laundry hampers, You could of course switch the bath to the opposite wall, and move the toilet to the current bath area. Moving the door to the right AND installing a slider, would allow this. (BTW I just installed a 1700 bath - 1500's are available too.) Hope this is not too unclear! Enjoy the process!....See MoreHelp with laundry/bathroom layout
Comments (4)also for safety having a back door is essential in case of fire etc. Make sure the door is an exterior grade one to keep "night visitors" out. I've seen laundries housed in cabinets...the firsts suggestion sounds nice but i haven't seen your floor plan layout. is that double laundry sink your bathroom vanity as well? maybe get the washer hardware happening inside (and preferably an under bench model for more bench space and an integrated look), and choose a farmhouse design sink. choose all white and grey tones. best of luck....See MoreDesign challenge for layout of bathroom/ensuite/kitchen in tight space
Comments (5)I know it would get more complicated and probably be more expensive , but basically you are trying to get too much in there IMO . Everything is a compromise , and in fact , even if you had say a garage with power and water on , and moved the laundry there , you are losing both an inside laundry and a bath , to get the luxury of an en-suite . Lose 2 things to gain 1 in my opinion , so unless your main focus is an ensuite at all costs , it doesn't make a lot of sense . Me , I'd either live with it as it is , or depending on rules , regulations , present construction ( brick , weatherboard , etc ) , boundaries , even whether raised or ground-level -- I'd look at adding on , even if its a step up from a lean to -- I know its a 90's sort of thing , but an ensuite attached from either Bed 1 or 2 would possibly make at least as much sense ....See MoreBathroom layout challenge...!
Comments (24)It is nice for guests to have it as an ensuite but the doors are quite close together and I’m sure they could survive walking a few steps through the living area if it meant a better bathroom foe the people that live there full time. But you know how you live and the priorities....See Morebigreader
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last yearlast modified: last yearAlso I found floorplans for other units in the complex. The original layout was: bathtub where shower is, shower where WM/dryer are, laundry area with bifold doors on bedroom side, corner vanity on kitchen side. Seems better to me, and may allow for a bit more laundry space if closing off the bedroom door?
siriuskey
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last yearlast modified: last year@siriuskey I don't have actual dimensions unfortunately. Everything is quite tight - see below picture which might better convey how 'piecemeal' the space is. Hot water tank could potentially be moved to the kitchen but I suspect it would be difficult.
@bigreader - sorry, I've added a picture of the original layout in my comment above.
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