Family Bathroom Plans

What was previously a large en-suite is now being reconfigured to become the family bathroom.

We have blocked up the door between the kitchen (previously a bedroom) and en-suite and reopened an old doorway. The original doorway leads out into the hallway so is more accessible now.

A decision was made for all of the waste from the kitchen (sink and dishwasher) to be plumbed under the floor into the family bathroom therefore avoiding drilling holes into the outside walls helping to preserve the integrity of the building.

I relocated the radiator to the opposite side of the bathroom so that the antique Victorian style sink could be fitted to the centre of the wall. It’s an imposing sink which deserves to be showcased on its own.

To make sure that everything fit, the plumbers, Neil and Frank from Redcar Plumbing and Bathrooms Ltd helped me place the porcelain in the bathroom and even made Frank sit on the toilet to ensure there was enough space between the bath, toilet and sink.

So how do you plan your bathroom?……

Always start with the layout. This usually starts with the location of the soil pipe for the toilet. Can it be moved? This can be limited due to the fall of the waste, ideally you need as few bends in pipes as possible to avoid blockages. In our case, the toilet has remained in the same location, there are no external walls in the bathroom so moving the toilet would be very tricky in a first floor apartment, but it’s not impossible if you are thinking of moving yours.

Once the toilet position is decided you can then think about where you want everything else. What do you want to see first as you enter the bathroom? Then; which way will your eye travel? For this bathroom I want the antique fireplace to be the first thing you see, I have then planned the bathroom so your eye travels to the left so you see the Victorian style sink next.

‘Once your layout is complete and have arranged your plumber, plasterer and tiler/flooring specialist then the fun begins! Mood-boards and products to choose. I will cover this in more detail in another post.