TOILETS

INTRODUCTION
Homeowners are often prone to engaging in mental planning only, perhaps on the theory that bathrooms are
so small and have so few services that physical plans are pointless.

In reality, the tight space of a bathroom calls for even more rigorous planning than you normally practice. For
example, a bathtub placed too close to the toilet or a sink cabinet without adequate buffering spells disaster
for this tiny area. Careful bathroom planning can help you anticipate these problems while you can still adjust.
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Area: 48 square feet
Small and smart are the names of the game in this bathroom
plan, which effectively fits in a toilet, tub, and sink, all in a
mere 48 square feet. As tiny as it is, this bathroom is perfectly
sufficient as a full main bathroom for a small house or as a
guest bathroom for a larger house.
SQUARE CONFIGURATION
Area: 61 square feet
More floor space in a bathroom remodel gives
you more design options. This bathroom plan
can accommodate a single or double sink, a
full-size tub or large shower, and a full-height
linen cabinet or storage closet, and it still
manages to create a private corner for the
toilet. Instead of loading up the plan with more
features, this plan provides more space
through smarter spacing of the basic features.
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Area: 80 square feet
If you have the budget, this is an excellent bathroom plan that
provides tons of flexibility. This plan features both a shower
stall and a bathtub, both of which are valuable for those busy
mornings when two need to bathe at once. The key to making
this tight plan work is the corner shower stall with rounded
front, which maximises space and allows for easier traffic flow.
POWDER ROOM
Area: 17 square feet
This bathroom plan is little more than a toilet
and a sink, suitable for hand-washing and
toilet duties only. This is an ideal half bath for
short-term guests who are not spending the
night. Such a small bathroom is known as a
powder room, guest bathroom, or half bath
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BATHROOM CONFIGURATION
Area: 44 square feet
This rectangular room makes for a tight fit, but it
manages to squeeze a toilet, sink, and shower
into a fairly small space. Using a shower rather
than a bathtub saves space since a shower has
a smaller footprint.
BATHROOM WITH BUMP-OUT ALCOVE FOR TUB
Area: 97 square feet
If you're fortunate enough to have a bump-out area, this
layout is for you. Install a whirlpool or an oversized 72-inch
bathtub in the window alcove area, tile the walls up to the
bottom of the windows, and enjoy the light and view as you
bathe.
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