Opinions / advice on bathroom layout + clearances

Hi all,

I was hoping to get opinions on my bathroom layout from people here. I don't know if you'll be able to read the numbers on the picture or not. But the bathroom is 2.75m x 1.95m. I'm planning to have a 80 x 80cm walk in shower (80x90 or 90x90 if clearance allows) and a normal 170 x 70cm bath with a standard basin and WC vanity unit. The circle in the middle of the room is the light, although we'll probably go with a number of LED down lighters.

I've read a bit about clearances and building regulations and I think the shower is too close to the side of the bath at ~45cm, but it doesn't run the length of the bath so does that mean it's ok?

And just generally what do people thing of the layout, anything you would change? Any questions? Another thing I was wondering about is the positioning of the towel rail relative to the toilet. I'm thinking it might be too close to actually have towels on it, as they'll be at risk of... getting splashed.

looks lovely ,why are you changing it ?

That's not the bathroom as it is right now... that's my plan to change it! Although I'm glad you like the plan

Here is a picture of the current upstairs layout (toilet is separate and just as 'green' as the main bathroom, it even has wallpaper on the walls!). In my plan I'm knocking them through into one room with the above layout and dimensions.

well the first ones lovely ,but the second pics amazing !! seriously though the plan looks fine to me , not sure I would have bath taps by the door though .maybe in the middle of the bath length ??

Someone warned me against central taps. She said that they made getting into and out of the bath un necessarily awkward and that if they dripped while you were in the bath it meant they'd drop onto your middle rather than your feet. Also they're normally just out of arms reach when laid down and you can't turn them on / off with your feet. Although maybe I should consider putting them at the other end.

The first picture in my first post is the plan I have drafted up as just a basic 2D version from the top. The second picture if the same plan but a 3D version from the front. I used Ideal Standard's bathroom planner.

its a pity you cant use a computer to fit and tile it all as well . good luck with the project. regards terry.

wouldn't have a glass door or wall if i was you

Looks good to me. Nice Plans too!!

Only issue with the layout is that you won't be able to put a mirror over the basin because of the window... I'm currently remodelling a family bath and ensuite for a customer purely because of that reason. Bugs some ppl, not all!