Browse Forums Bathrooms and Laundry 1 Dec 04, 2014 8:56 pm Hello, I was wondering if anyone could suggest a better ensuite design for our extension. It is reasonably large, around 7.5 sq.m. but has an irregular shape. The entry part is 1.33m (L) x 1.3m (w) followed by 2.5m (L) x 2.3m (w) main area. The double vanity is 1.5m long and a 1.8m x 0.4m x 0.4m glass cabinet stands next to the door. The shower configuration is still flexible but we prefer a frameless one, 1.2m x 0.9m as shown. The window position can be changed but has to be on that wall. We also put a free standing oval 1800mm bath there which has a service opening in the middle of the backside panel. This is the only design I could think of Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Does it feel too tight and overloaded ? I am not sure whether we need to sacrifice something or change its design. Thanks. Re: Ensuite design question 2Dec 06, 2014 10:07 pm Putting the bath on an angle like that will take up a lot of space. I would think about putting the bath with the toilet and moving the window on that side with the shower on the vanity side with the door opening into the middle of the room. Due to your entry i think you have no choice but to place the vanity as drawn. Another option is to place the bath along the window wall but placed towards the vanty side and put the shower where the toilet is and place toilet down beside in the corner between the bath and shower people like to hide toilets but the amount you spend on them i dont really know why. Re: Ensuite design question 3Dec 07, 2014 5:29 am I would just go to a single vanity (IMHO its only worth having 2 vanities if you can separate the basins by at least 500mm) That would give you room to move the bath so it is parrallel with the wall (much easier to clean round) The other thing I have done myself in a tight bathroom has been to go for a triangular shower enclosure. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: Ensuite design question 4Dec 07, 2014 6:13 am I'd stick with 2 basins - especially if you have a wife ... Also - could bath and shower swap ? Bath flat on wall then ? Our window in the ensuite is one of those higher rectangular ones - with a (useful) ledge . Shower would still open - but maybe a protector on shower door in case it hits vanity. You can get these very nice rubber thingos from most car places that fit on a shower door - outside - and protect it from things (like you put on a car door). They come in black and white etc. I might also lengthen vanity to door end - get rid of the gap. This wouldn't affect the door opening. Re bath - if you do flip it to other side - I'd also see if toilet can come along further. You don't want to cramp yourself. I find our ensuite toilet is great for my wife - but I find it a tad cramped on the side. Re: Ensuite design question 5Dec 07, 2014 7:33 am Thank you for your answers. My wife is the main reason for 2 basins. The vanity has a ceramic top and I also like it though. This is the bath I bought http://cassbrothers.com.au/bathrooms/ba ... -1800-660/ It has an opening to connect the drain pipe. It does not look nice on the front side and my wife want it at the back. This is why I am trying to work out a layout with a back access to the opening. I wonder how much clearance do I need to leave between the wall and the bath for a plumber to connect the pipe. This is a simple procedure but needs to be done AFTER you installed the bath http://www.bathe.net.au/search_results_ ... cordID=567 Re: Ensuite design question 6Dec 07, 2014 7:54 am A couple of things springs to mind. I personally don't like bathtubs, if space is not plentyful, so I'd personally get rid of it entirely, or at least combine them. Also, it has already been mentioned that a bath set across the room as in the drawing takes up a lot of space, but have you also considered cleaning? I mean, it looks like you want a freestanding bath in such a tight space, how will you wipe up the water and how will you clean off the hard white stuff? If you do insist on having both a bath and shower cubicle, you need to build-in the bath tub, otherwise keeping it dry and clean will annoy you every time you use the bath tub and/or clean. Also, instead of two sinks, why not get a single sink, only slightly wider than each individual sink? Hell, you could even have two faucets, if need be, although I doubt you actually would need two faucets. Re: Ensuite design question 7Dec 08, 2014 6:34 am I don't use a bath - prefer shower - but loved them in footie days. Also - you need them for kids - but not necessarily in ensuite. Unless its a spa too ? Thanks for the suggestion. The space between shower and sinks was too tight. I agree about the toilet location. So I have tried two other options: The lower one is… 3 6128 the step up is 30mm and wanting it to be flat . how much does the concrete have to be lowered .we plan on removing bath and lenghten shower and adding seat. the old bath… 0 11829 |