Bathrooms
5. A removable deck. Alternatively, you might consider asking your carpenter to fabricate a removable deck of wooden slats to cover the tub when not in use. Here, we see how slats create an additional floor surface for showering, if stepping into and out of a tub is not ideal, while the tub hidden underneath can be easily unveiled to accommodate the bather in the family.
6. Shower combo. A particularly ingenious way to incorporate the slatted deck as a safety measure is to fit it onto a track that can slide into a recess under the floor. Naturally, this will require extra planning and expense, but it’s a great solution if you want a little flexibility in your bath and shower setup but don’t want the hassle of manually removing the slatted surface every time you want to soak.
After. A freestanding tub sits between a wall and a new glass-walled shower. The freestanding tub and the glass shower walls make the space feel more open, designer Natalie Clayman says. The bathroom also got a fresh coat of paint and a fun beaded chandelier during the remodel. Wall paint: Dewy, Sherwin-Williams; bathtub: Barclay Products; faucet: California Faucets; chandelier: Ro Sham BeauxRead more about this bathroom remodelFind feestanding tubs
The most common bathroom layout is the single plumbed wall. All fixtures are lined up and served from one compact source of drains, water supplies and venting. This saves on plumbing installation and provides efficient distribution of heated water, especially when the wall is near a water heater. These walls need to be constructed of 2-by-6 studs, rather than 2-by-4s, mainly to accommodate the larger vent stack for the toilet. Even if your home has a large master bath, it likely has at least one bathroom elsewhere in the house that’s arranged this way.Tubs. Standard tubs with apron fronts are 60 inches (152 centimeters) long and 30 to 32 inches (76 to 81 centimeters) wide. The depth can be as little as 14 inches (35 centimeters) and as much as 20 inches (50 centimeters). Toilets. You need at least 30 inches (76 centimeters) of clear width for toilets, but 32 to 36 inches (81 to 91 centimeters) is much better for most people. Single sinks. For a single sink, you need at least 30 inches (76 centimeters) of width, but 36 to 48 inches (91 to 107 centimeters) is more comfortable. Double sinks. You can squeeze two sinks into 60 inches (152 centimeters) of width, but 72 inches (183 cent...
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There's plenty to love about this shower. For starters, the tiny ledge along the wall on the right is a great way to accommodate a smaller tub in a bigger space, while adding extra storage. The floor outside the tub is actually graded back to the shower, so everything drains with ease. This is a true wet room, and it looks great.
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