Bathroom layout help - awkward space at bathroom

4 years ago

last modified: 4 years ago

Long time lurker, first time poster!

This is our bathroom layout for our reno/extension The current plan has 1500 vanity unit next to shower and bath but there would be about approx 60cm of empty space at the end of the bath (freestanding bath) and the wall.

I feel like it's an awkward space (between vanity and bath)- in terms of accessing for cleaning, and just for looks (is emptiness gonna look odd?) and had thought maybe a 1400 vanity unit would be better (a little extra space, to manouveer between bath and vanity)? Do you think that would work better? I'm not sure if maybe putting a small stool or plant or something in that corner will make it less empty looking....

The other option we thought was to put a tallboy storage unit there (or other side of bath even) for extra storage of towels etc.

Just wondering if anyone has a bathroom layout like this or any feedback? Thanks in advane to anyone with any comments!!

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Anna E
4 years ago
Hi! My bathroom layout is similar, my bath is 1800mm long and there is probably 15cm space at each end of bath. Vanity is only 900mm wide and we have space between shower glass and vanity also. Not sure if that helps but here is a pic
me me
4 years ago
I would find a space like quite annoying. Perhaps you could rearrange the whole layout. Are you able to supply measurements of all the walls.
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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 .
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oklouise
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
with so much available space there are numerous options but my favourite would be a big deep bath built into a wall to wall platform with a tiled ledge for your bubble bath, candles and wine
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4 years ago
Yes thank you for your thoughts. the room is 2.8 (with window) vs 3.4m. I do find it a bit annoying too as I don't like that you open the door and see straight away into the shower (though I'm certain the door would have a lock). I'm sure they lined the bath up to be with the window as visually that looks better, but then I find the space at the end annoying. I like the alternative drawings (I like three of them lots!) and I had been considering an drop in bath built wall to wall rather than a freestanding but also finding it frustrating to find a really nice supportive bath and there are less drop in baths than freestanding around at the moment which is a bit annoying.

Thanks Anna for the picture, that helps as that looks good (though we would have more space at either end, 50cm) and I prefer the look of yours with some space but not as cavenous...

I think I might have to have a talk with my husband as we really need to work out what to do!!
oklouise
4 years ago
keep in mind that the plans look like the window is not centred in the wall and that may or may not be changeable and will affect the visual location of the bath and how the bathroom will be used eg if more than one needing the bathroom at busy times you should add a handbasin to the toilet, bath used by small children? a sitting ledge or chair for easier supervision...avoid walking through wet floors? rotate the shower along the wall away from the entry etc

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