Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Bathroom size
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bomber410
08-25-03, 09:09 AM
What's a reasonable size bathroom for full bath - shower + tub (possible whirlpool), plus sink, toilet, linen closet? I have a 9 foot wall on the side walls to work with.
It's a small cottage style house so doesn't have to be elaborate but have space to grab so don't have to be stingy. It will be the only bath in the two bedroom house.
The other question is whether it really needs to be heated or not. This is snow/cold country but the house overall is very tight and warm. I'm biased against heating the bathroom given two other houses I've owned had no heat in the bath and received heat from the airflow of the house. My father thinks differently.
It's a small cottage style house so doesn't have to be elaborate but have space to grab so don't have to be stingy. It will be the only bath in the two bedroom house.
The other question is whether it really needs to be heated or not. This is snow/cold country but the house overall is very tight and warm. I'm biased against heating the bathroom given two other houses I've owned had no heat in the bath and received heat from the airflow of the house. My father thinks differently.
chfite
08-25-03, 07:21 PM
Here is a design site:
http://www.nrha.org/howto/plumbing/bathrm/bath.htm
Unheated bathroom, now that is cruel. Consider ventilation of moisture as an issue before not installing heat.
http://www.nrha.org/howto/plumbing/bathrm/bath.htm
Unheated bathroom, now that is cruel. Consider ventilation of moisture as an issue before not installing heat.
jpe55071
08-28-03, 12:34 PM
I had a bathroom with no heat (5 x 7 ft). Last winter the kids left the door closed over night (-30f) and the toilet supply line froze. Luckily it did not burst.
This spring / summer I completely gutted the room (bare studs and floor joists) and rebuilt it. It now has heat, and very well insulated. I don't think I'll have the same problem this year.
Point being, it really doen't take much to add heat. If you have forced air, just extend from a curent duct. If you have a boiler, (like me) re route the circut to include the bathroom.
As far as the size, it is really up to you. This 5 x 7 bathroom has been finished with a 4.5' clawfoot tub, pedistall sink, and basic toilet. Not a lot of extra room but the style of fixtures make it feel bigger.
Currently I'm working on a 12 x 13 ft master bath. With 2 person corner WP tub, 4 x 6 ft walk in shower , sink, toilet and makeup / vanity table for the wife. I almost feel bad that my bathroom is bigger than the kids bedroom, but I'm sure I'll get over it when it's all done.
This spring / summer I completely gutted the room (bare studs and floor joists) and rebuilt it. It now has heat, and very well insulated. I don't think I'll have the same problem this year.
Point being, it really doen't take much to add heat. If you have forced air, just extend from a curent duct. If you have a boiler, (like me) re route the circut to include the bathroom.
As far as the size, it is really up to you. This 5 x 7 bathroom has been finished with a 4.5' clawfoot tub, pedistall sink, and basic toilet. Not a lot of extra room but the style of fixtures make it feel bigger.
Currently I'm working on a 12 x 13 ft master bath. With 2 person corner WP tub, 4 x 6 ft walk in shower , sink, toilet and makeup / vanity table for the wife. I almost feel bad that my bathroom is bigger than the kids bedroom, but I'm sure I'll get over it when it's all done.
bomber410
08-29-03, 05:23 AM
12 x 13 is a serious bathroom size. I'm impressed. In all likelihood our bathroom will get heat as my father's will prevails. Of course, he taught me everything I know so it could be an interesting "discussion".
I would like to put in a whirlpool shower. I don't think two separate units would be needed. The current proposed size I'm working with is 9 x 9.
I would like to put in a whirlpool shower. I don't think two separate units would be needed. The current proposed size I'm working with is 9 x 9.