Browse Forums Renovation + Home Improvement 1 Sep 13, 2021 11:13 pm Hi everyone, We are in the process of getting designs done for our renovations - a bathroom, laundry and kitchen rejig. Our bathroom and laundry are currently wrapped around each other, with the toilet cubicle in the laundry and a small, L-shaped bathroom. What we want to do is maximise the space in the bathroom by moving the wall into the laundry and then give both spaces a big make over. We know that we're sacrificing space and storage in the laundry, and having the only toilet in the bathroom isn't ideal but we think it's worth it to improve the bathroom. We had been a bit ambitious in what we wanted to fit into the bathroom including bath, double shower, double vanity and toilet. The builder has come back to use with some concerns about creating too many tight spaces and provided us with some other options. They've provided option 1 based on what we wanted but highlighted the tightness of the toilet space and shower screens and door. Option 2 is a wet room version with a single shower, which was one of our original ideas. Options 3 and 4 which I haven't posted either remove the bath or combine it with the shower. Having the two separate is really a non-negotiable for us. I've also done an alternative of option 1 (red are my changes), utilising their cavity slider door idea. Although they've suggested 800mm to avoid splashing with the double shower screen, I've read on here 700. With that in mind, would a 540mm opening be too narrow? I'm thinking probably. Are there any other ways to get the double shower to work? Would greatly appreciate any advice and suggestions for the layout. And apologies for the essay! Cheers. 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The builder has come back to use with some concerns about creating too many tight spaces and provided us with some other options. They've provided option 1 based on what we wanted but highlighted the tightness of the toilet space and shower screens and door. Option 2 is a wet room version with a single shower, which was one of our original ideas. Options 3 and 4 which I haven't posted either remove the bath or combine it with the shower. Having the two separate is really a non-negotiable for us. I've also done an alternative of option 1 (red are my changes), utilising their cavity slider door idea. Although they've suggested 800mm to avoid splashing with the double shower screen, I've read on here 700. With that in mind, would a 540mm opening be too narrow? I'm thinking probably. Are there any other ways to get the double shower to work? Would greatly appreciate any advice and suggestions for the layout. And apologies for the essay! Cheers. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ can you post a plan of the whole house so we can see how the bathroom, laundry and kitchen fit within the overall space Re: Bathroom/laundry floor plan - help 3Sep 15, 2021 11:11 pm oklouise dylydyly Hi everyone, can you post a plan of the whole house so we can see how the bathroom, laundry and kitchen fit within the overall space Hi, I only have an incomplete one that I have done myself - the app measured the dimensions so they don't quite match. The living area and study aren't included but they would be at the bottom of the plan, accessed by the kitchen. We are also going to remove the wall between the dining and kitchen. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Bathroom/laundry floor plan - help 4Sep 16, 2021 12:18 pm dylydyly oklouise dylydyly Hi everyone, can you post a plan of the whole house so we can see how the bathroom, laundry and kitchen fit within the overall space Hi, I only have an incomplete one that I have done myself - the app measured the dimensions so they don't quite match. The living area and study aren't included but they would be at the bottom of the plan, accessed by the kitchen. We are also going to remove the wall between the dining and kitchen. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ i will assume that there are windows on the outside walls which complicate the arrangement more and do you mean a double sized shower or a shower with taps and shower rose at either end?? but, as you've already realised, there will need to be some compromise and if you want two or more people to be able to use the bathroom together my suggestion is to lose the double vanity (1600 minimum double leaves almost no counter space) so i've suggested a 1200 wide vanity for more counter space that leaves less than the ideal 740 width for a toilet but much more standing room and wall space for toilet paper and towel rails ..consider an extended counter over the top of the toilet, extra wide mirror doored wall cabinets for toiletries and the under sink space holds numerous towels cleaning products and toilet paper but depending on storage needs a wall hung vanity feels much more spacious and leaves under bench space for a waste bin, slippers, scales etc and teh back of a hunged door is the ideal location for clothes hook and extra towel rail...the separate wet room is created with a simple sliding glass door (don't forget the floor stop for the bathroom door) and/or an old fashioned shower curtain is a cheaper shower screen option but make sure that you choose the taller wider curtains that look and feel better.. and it's possible to have the glass doors frosted or add a stripe of stick-on frosting to the glass doors to create a modesty screen!! thinking about windows i would consider ceiling mounted shower roses with taps at either or both ends and the back to wall corner bath offers the longest, easiest to clean around bath unless you can find a built in bath (including framing) that needs no more than 800 width ...i would lose the tall linen from the laundry in favour of a wide folding bench, with under counter and wall cabinet for storage...no reason why an ironing board and vaccuum can't live in the bedrooms and swapping location for the stacked washer & dryer allows for an original window and also leaves a gap for a broom and mop... i've also including suggestions for the kitchen with a splash back window behind the stove or swop sink/dw and stove locations ..depending on window location Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Bathroom/laundry floor plan - help 5Sep 17, 2021 11:45 am oklouise i will assume that there are windows on the outside walls which complicate the arrangement more and do you mean a double sized shower or a shower with taps and shower rose at either end?? but, as you've already realised, there will need to be some compromise and if you want two or more people to be able to use the bathroom together my suggestion is to lose the double vanity (1600 minimum double leaves almost no counter space) so i've suggested a 1200 wide vanity for more counter space that leaves less than the ideal 740 width for a toilet but much more standing room and wall space for toilet paper and towel rails ..consider an extended counter over the top of the toilet, extra wide mirror doored wall cabinets for toiletries and the under sink space holds numerous towels cleaning products and toilet paper but depending on storage needs a wall hung vanity feels much more spacious and leaves under bench space for a waste bin, slippers, scales etc and teh back of a hunged door is the ideal location for clothes hook and extra towel rail...the separate wet room is created with a simple sliding glass door (don't forget the floor stop for the bathroom door) and/or an old fashioned shower curtain is a cheaper shower screen option but make sure that you choose the taller wider curtains that look and feel better.. and it's possible to have the glass doors frosted or add a stripe of stick-on frosting to the glass doors to create a modesty screen!! thinking about windows i would consider ceiling mounted shower roses with taps at either or both ends and the back to wall corner bath offers the longest, easiest to clean around bath unless you can find a built in bath (including framing) that needs no more than 800 width ...i would lose the tall linen from the laundry in favour of a wide folding bench, with under counter and wall cabinet for storage...no reason why an ironing board and vaccuum can't live in the bedrooms and swapping location for the stacked washer & dryer allows for an original window and also leaves a gap for a broom and mop... i've also including suggestions for the kitchen with a splash back window behind the stove or swop sink/dw and stove locations ..depending on window location Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Hi oklouise, thanks so much they are great suggestions! We are meeting with the builder on Tuesday so will run through these options. Agree on single vanity and laundry layout. Just for more context, the plan I posted wasn't complete, so I've added the living and study areas below. And also the layout we gave to the builder for the kitchen - not sure what they're going to propose though. I'm hoping we can make the 900 oven work. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ This is a very tight fit, I'm not sure if you'll be able to achieve what you've described. Would you consider accessing the separate toilet from the laundry? If so maybe… 1 11206 The requirement is for a waterstop to be installed to the entries of the room, (a small aluminum 'L' angle to retain the water to within the room) can't see if they have… 1 1925 Hey all, Hoping for some inspiration for my bathroom laundry combo. The tiles are in good condition, as is the bathtub. I’ve given it a coat of white paint and added… 0 14093 |