Your bathroom is used frequently and needs to be durable and able to withstand moisture, humidity, heat and grime. But it doesn’t have to be boring. With this in mind, the best bathroom layouts are a result of your consideration of your needs and lifestyle – you don’t have to follow the crowd! Real greenery? Sure! Wooden fixtures? Many are waterproof now! Smart technology? Yes please! Begin by considering how many people this bathroom will provide facilities for and where it is located in the house. This will determine a number of basic floor plan details such as:
Toilet placement. Many homes have a separate toilet to their bathroom – if so, lucky you! If a toilet needs to be in this space, consider where it is in relation to the door. Many people prefer main bathroom toilets to be less visible from an open bathroom door – think sight lines!
Sink/vanity placement. Hand washing after toileting is the last thing you do before you exit so it makes sense to place it near the point of access. Ideally, this coincides with where natural light hits so you can see yourself lit in the mirror, rather than shadow.
Lighting. Harness natural lighting and use mirrors to reflect and maximise illumination. If you don’t have any natural light, try to add at least two light sources to brighten the space and have layers so you can go dimmer in the evening.
Showers and baths. Very much a personal choice informed by the size you have to work with. While large deluxe spaces may enjoy double showers, you may need to combine them into a shower/bath combo or have them side-by-side in a dedicated wet area.
Installation. Smaller spaces will benefit from wall mounted vanities and toilets which will make a bathroom look larger. Similarly, frameless shower screens are minimalistic and won’t disrupt the flow of a room, allowing it to appear more open.