Best Bathroom Layouts & Ideal Bathroom Accessories
Bathrooms, like any other room in a house, come in various shapes and sizes. The layout of your bathroom greatly influences the fittings and accessories you can install. Here are some of the most common bathroom layouts and their ideal fittings and accessories:
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Powder Room or Half-Bath
These are small bathrooms that typically only have a sink and a toilet. Due to their compact size, they require thoughtful design to maximize space. Wall-mounted sinks or pedestal sinks are ideal to create an illusion of space. A wall-mounted toilet can also save floor space. The use of floating shelves, a small mirror above the sink, and wall-mounted lighting fixtures are excellent choices. Accessories should be minimal, such as a small towel ring or hook and a toilet paper holder.
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Three-Quarter Bathroom
These bathrooms typically have a sink, toilet, and shower (no tub). Glass shower enclosures are a great choice to make the space appear larger. A vanity with storage underneath can be used instead of a pedestal sink to offer more storage space. You may consider a recessed medicine cabinet for additional storage. Towel bars, a toilet paper holder, and a shower caddy or niche for storing shower supplies are essential accessories.
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Full Bathroom
These bathrooms include a Basin, toilet, and shower-tub combo. For these, you can opt for a larger vanity or even a double vanity if space allows. You may want to consider a diverter valve for the shower-tub combo. 3 in 1 wall mixer brass faucets for these bathrooms is also a good choice.
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Luxury or Master Bathroom
These are larger bathrooms that might include a double vanity, separate shower, and tub, and perhaps a toilet in a separate water closet. You could opt for a freestanding soaking tub, a walk-in shower with multiple showerheads (requiring diverter valves), and a large vanity with plenty of storage. Accessories might include antique copper towel racks, soap dishes, towel rings, and robe hooks, decorative elements like artwork or plants.
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Wet Room
In this layout, the shower is not separated from the rest of the bathroom, and the entire room is waterproof. Wet rooms need careful planning and professional installation to ensure proper drainage and water tightness. Wall-mounted toilets and Countertop basins are common to maximize space. Ultra-thin Overhead shower can be mounted from the ceiling or the wall, and a handheld showerhead is a good addition. Minimalist accessories like a single towel rod, Combo bathroom accessories like a tumbler holder and soap dish, and a built-in niche for shower supplies work well.
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Jack and Jill Bathroom
This layout is shared between two separate bedrooms. It typically includes a double vanity, and either a tub-shower combo or a separate tub and shower. Depending on the users, storage solutions like a medicine cabinet, under-sink cabinets, or shelving units are essential. Accessories like foldable towel racks, double soap dishes, bathmats, and potentially separate shower caddies or niches would be needed.
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The layout you choose will depend on your space, budget, and personal preferences. Regardless of the layout, some universal considerations for bathroom fittings and accessories include maximizing storage, ensuring good lighting, and adding ventilation (like an exhaust fan) to prevent moisture buildup. The design should also take into account accessibility and safety, particularly in bathrooms used by seniors or individuals with mobility issues. Always consult with a professional bathroom designer or a qualified plumber to ensure that your bathroom meets your needs and complies with all local building codes.