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Which bathroom layout (with photos)

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MochaHoldTheMilkAndCoffee · 23/03/2022 19:11

We're in the process of converting our loft into a master bedroom with ensuite.
We are unable to decide whether we install a 3 or 4 piece suite.
Options are:
A) 3 piece with large walk in shower
B) 4 piece with 900x900 shower and freestanding bath

I prefer option B but I'm worried if they'll be enough space, I don't want it to feel cramped. I'd love to have a completely child free bathroom!
I think option A looks a bit ridiculous and too spacious - if that is enough possible.

We have one other bathroom which is on the 1st floor and is a large 4 piece with a huge bath and medium sized shower, this services the other three bedrooms.

Pictures below, all sizes are accurate and to scale. We've already bought the vanity unit (long story) so can't change that for smaller.

We also need to take into account resale value, which option do you think is best?

Which bathroom layout (with photos)
Which bathroom layout (with photos)
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Nelliephant1 · 24/03/2022 00:07

My layout was done just before covid and it is your first picture except I have my basin where your radiator is and my radiator beside the bath where your sink is. It's a really good layout and means towels are beside the bath on the heated rail/radiator thingy. It also gives more space to open the door etc.

TheCraicDealer · 24/03/2022 00:17

We have a large shower in the en suite and then a four piece suite with a corner shower in the main bathroom, which is slightly larger than your new bathroom.

Any time I have to use our corner shower it now feels very cramped. If you shower every day I would 100% prioritise a decent sized shower over an occasional luxurious bath tbh.

KosherDill · 24/03/2022 00:22

@titchy

Could you have the shower over the bath?
This.

Also is there a window in this room? That would be a priority for me. Esp over/next to the bath.

buckwheat · 24/03/2022 02:54

Our room is similar to yours. We did our couple years ago and went with a bit different layout, see attached picture.
Think about what would you see first when you open the door, you don’t want to see a loo. In suggested layout your focal point is a big walk-in shower that makes room feel much bigger. Also your shower would be next to a window so you get better ventilation.
Hope you get s nice bathroom!

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TizerorFizz · 24/03/2022 05:13

A shower that incorporates a window is odd. Especially if the window frame is wood. Not a good idea for most bathrooms.

icklekid · 24/03/2022 05:24

We have a similar size loft en-suite and have a huge walk in shower which I love. The kids bath toys phase doesn’t last that long and I rarely have a bath so non brained for us. We have a double sink vanity unit which fills the wall space and looks smart. I know you’ve said you’ve already got the sink unit, could you have another the same side by side?

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MochaHoldTheMilkAndCoffee · 24/03/2022 05:25

@titchy

Left field suggestion - a Japanese soaking tub instead of a bath?
Never heard of these until this thread - wow! DH is not comfortable spending that much money on a bath :(
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MochaHoldTheMilkAndCoffee · 24/03/2022 05:41

@Jelly4444

I've had all of my bathrooms done recently. Our downstairs toilet (and vanity) is 2m x 2.2m so I'm struggling to see how you would fit everything in.

What's the distance between the vanity and the bath and the toilet and the bath? Try mapping out the area with masking tape. I found this really helpful. It will be great to see it mapped out in the show room.

I really really want the bath to work for you!

Your downstairs toilet is huge!

I'll look at distances this morning once we've marked the space out in the actual room.

I want a bath to work too, hence why I'm up at 5am thinking about it 😂

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NigellaAwesome · 24/03/2022 05:42

I think 2 baths in a house is crazy. I would go
For a decent sized shower instead. Much less cramped

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MochaHoldTheMilkAndCoffee · 24/03/2022 05:54

Thank you all again, some really useful tips. Frustratingly there are some things I can't change, like where the door or window are positioned.
DH would like a freestanding bath as the capacity is much larger than a panelled one (he has a bath often) so a shower over the bath won't work.
We'll measure and mark everything up this morning and see how realistic my child free bathroom is.

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TizerorFizz · 24/03/2022 06:08

I don’t agree that a free standing bath has bigger capacity. What built in ones are you looking at? 1800 x 800 plus is easy to find.

Your DB is calling the shots here and you are jamming everything in. My DH doesn’t have time for a sosk very often so our big shower is quick snd invigorating.

I do have 2 freestanding baths but my bathrooms are big.

TizerorFizz · 24/03/2022 06:14

A Duravit Starck is 2000 x 1000. Big enough for rugby players.

NewHouseNewMe · 24/03/2022 06:46

@titchy

Left field suggestion - a Japanese soaking tub instead of a bath?
Agree. They look awesome!
chocolateorangeinhaler · 24/03/2022 06:49

Neither.

How about an extra wide bath with power shower over it?

I used to have a claw foot bath and separate shower. Got rid of the claw foot as it was a pig to clean under and behind. Always felt too small, took up too much room and being made of metal wasn't great to lay in for any length of time as the water cooled too quickly unless you had a really full bath.

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MochaHoldTheMilkAndCoffee · 24/03/2022 06:53

@TizerorFizz

I don’t agree that a free standing bath has bigger capacity. What built in ones are you looking at? 1800 x 800 plus is easy to find.

Your DB is calling the shots here and you are jamming everything in. My DH doesn’t have time for a sosk very often so our big shower is quick snd invigorating.

I do have 2 freestanding baths but my bathrooms are big.

Built in 1800 x 800 baths tend to hold 200L, we looked at a few. The freestanding bath we like, 1700x785 holds 30% more. Free standing tend to have more depth. Huge, huge panelled baths do exist but none that would fit in the bathroom we have, not when we are unable to move doors or windows at this stage. The bath you have quoted holds just 12L move water than the smaller freestanding bath I've mentioned and due to the dimensions of my bathroom would leave the same space between the toilet and basin. So just as jammed. I do appreciate that a 1800x800 bath/shower would leave more floorspace than having them seperate.

The only comment DH has made is that he'd probably not use the ensuite bath if it was panelled, he'd use the main bath instead. He's happy to go with anything I want and has done throughout the conversion. I want him to make good use of the room too.

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Caspianberg · 24/03/2022 06:57

We have a large walk-in shower right in front of the window. It’s not a problem as had uvpc inside window added and it’s tiled

So in your layout it’s sink left hand of door, then toilet in middle left side, then large walk in shower. It feels really spacious.

It works so well, we are looking at the same layout in another small bathroom

Caspianberg · 24/03/2022 06:59

I think our walk in shower is 1100 wide, with 1200 glass length . Room is 1800 wide.

TizerorFizz · 24/03/2022 07:10

@MochaHoldTheMilkAndCoffee
Of course some of us like to save water and never fill a bath anyway! Who does? So what difference does capacity this make? You are not looking at this very sensibly and just because a bath is deeper it doesn’t mean you fill it to capacity. Having for bath freestanding and fitted, the most luxurious and relaxing is width and length. Your freestanding is not big and you don’t need to swim in it.

TizerorFizz · 24/03/2022 07:10

Excuse typos.

birdglasspen · 24/03/2022 07:18

A bath with no toys sounds amazing! 4 piece!

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MochaHoldTheMilkAndCoffee · 24/03/2022 07:20

@tigerorfizz capacity is another word for volume. The more volume the bath can hold you more amount of body you can fit in. Japanese soaking tubs which others have mentioned are a perfect example of this. Having a long and wide bath only benefits you if you have a long, wide body (or if two rugby players want to bathe at the same time).

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Blimecory · 24/03/2022 07:21

The issue about the freestanding bath isn’t the capacity of the bath itself, it’s that it isn’t an efficient use of space in the room. Two baths of the same capacity, the fitted one will have less wasted space.

TizerorFizz · 24/03/2022 07:39

@Blimecory
I agree. Cleaning around a freestanding bath shoehorned in isn’t a great planning success.

I find the capacity or volume argument weird. If you use, say, 100 litres for a bath whatever difference does the overall volume the bath can hold actually matter? Yes the water will be deeper in a shorter narrow bath, but other than giving space to spread out, a large bath with less depth can still give you a great soak.

However it makes a lot more sense to get a built in bath. They don’t have plastic panels these days either.

Gladioli23 · 24/03/2022 07:42

So I have to admit I don't really understand why the soil stack means the loo can't be on any other wall but can be anywhere on that wall- so it may be impossible but it seems to me like the attached would be a better use of space? Then it would feel more spacious coming in?

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Parker231 · 24/03/2022 07:43

The one with the bath is way too crowded and I also hate the little corner showers. Proper walk in shower is much better.