A bathroom's use case goes beyond personal hygiene. It is a space for refreshment and self-care. This room is typically smaller than others in a household, yet it is equally important.
When designing a bathroom layout, it is important to consider the size and placement of fixtures such as the sink, toilet, bath, and shower. Additionally, practicality should be a priority by ensuring storage for toiletries, towels, and other essentials.
Bathroom windows can be divided into two types: hinged and rail windows. Hinged windows require clearance for opening and closing, while rail windows are flush with the wall.
Make sure the windows are accessible and don't clashwith sanitary items.
Determine the window height and glass type to ensure it will not compromise privacy.
Having at least one window in a bathroom is excellent for ventilation, yet mechanical ventilation can be installed when it is impossible.
Bathrooms are commonly compact spaces, which makes every centimeter matter! That is why clearance, usage, and circulation space are key.
The minimal usage space in front of a toilet, sink, shower & bath should be a minimum of 75x75 cm / 29.5"x29.5". Usage space of different functions may overlap!
When it comes to a toilet, there should be a clear 40 cm / 15.7" from each side of it, so the toilet is centralized in an 80 cm / 31.5" clearance area.
Toilet roll holders are typically installed 20-30 cm / 7.9"-11.8" from the front of the toilet, a maximum of 91 cm / 35.8" from the rear wall, and about 65 cm / 25.6" high.
It's common to place the toilet paper holder on the right side of a stall, looking at its door, as most people are right-handed.