A bathroom remodel can range from something as simple as upgrading a vanity or replacing a toilet to a complete overhaul, which includes the relocation of plumbing and electrical lines or even enlarging the room. Layout is a key consideration, not only because it has a major impact on what the remodeled space will be like, but also because it affects the overall scope and cost of the project.
Every family’s needs and every house are a little different, so rather than simply copying a floor plan you’ve seen elsewhere and hoping it will work in your house, make use of design fundamentals to help you develop a floor plan that works for you.
These elements were developed by architect David Edrington, who credits A Pattern Language by Christopher Alexander for many of the original ideas.
Avoid layouts with more than one access door.
Create an entrance alcove for a bathroom off a hallway to provide an added measure of privacy.
A well-shaped bathroom is in the shape of a square or a rectangle whose length is not more than twice its width.
Good bathrooms have a clear central area where you can wash or dry off, with fixtures like the tub and toilet located in alcoves around the edges of the room.
Natural light is important. If the room can have only one window, locate it so it illuminates what you see when you first enter the room.
Use the “intimacy gradient” in designing a floor plan by locating the most private parts of the bathroom farthest from the door.
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