How to deal with a window when building a stud wall in a bathroom

[john2k]

I have a bathroom wall that’s about 2.3m wide and 2.3m high. There’s a small window in it (around 64cm x 92cm).

I want to build a full stud wall in front of this wall to bring it further into the room, since I’ve got plenty of space. The idea is to create room for a wall-hung toilet, concealed cistern, and hidden pipework/mixers so everything looks neat.

My problem is the window. Because it’s a typical new-build window, the sill/ledge is already quite deep (due to the wall thickness). If I add another 4–5 inches with the new stud wall, the window recess and sill will become even deeper and I’m worried it’ll look strange.

Has anyone got ideas for making this look better? One thought I had was fitting a recessed blind right at the front edge of the new opening, so it hides the depth of the sill. But I’d really appreciate any better suggestions.

Thanks in advance.

 

[aveatry]

So you are going to loose a whole wall of 5 inches (is that enough) just to have a wall hung loo
Personally I would not bother, apart from the massive windowsill you will also still need to create access somehow for the maintenance.
The massive deep windowsill = shelf space. I would fit the blind near the window.

 

[Tigercubrider]

A plan might help? But I agree with the above.
How deep is the window ledge?
Wall construction on the inside?
Possible to utilise more space by removing some of the internal wall if it’s just studwork?

 

[23vc]

I reckon deep window reveals look good! Like an old stone walled cottage. But yeah as above, sounds potentially not necessary in the first place

 

[cdbe]

If the window is high enough why not a half height wall.

 

[aveatry]

If the window is high enough why not a half height wall.

A half height wall ending at the window sill will hide all the gubbins - not make the room look smaller and provide a shelf for stuff.

 

[yorksbuilder]

A half height wall ending at the window sill will hide all the gubbins - not make the room look smaller and provide a shelf for stuff.

This is how it's usually done for concealed cisterns

 

[noseall]

I have a bathroom wall that’s about 2.3m wide and 2.3m high. There’s a small window in it (around 64cm x 92cm).

I want to build a full stud wall in front of this wall to bring it further into the room, since I’ve got plenty of space. The idea is to create room for a wall-hung toilet, concealed cistern, and hidden pipework/mixers so everything looks neat.

My problem is the window. Because it’s a typical new-build window, the sill/ledge is already quite deep (due to the wall thickness). If I add another 4–5 inches with the new stud wall, the window recess and sill will become even deeper and I’m worried it’ll look strange.

Has anyone got ideas for making this look better? One thought I had was fitting a recessed blind right at the front edge of the new opening, so it hides the depth of the sill. But I’d really appreciate any better suggestions.

Thanks in advance.

Deep window reveals are not particularly an issue. Just make sure the reveal plasterboard is cut and fitted in a single hit. The sill will likely have to be a plastered sill (rather than a window-board) simply because of the depth - unless you have an MDF one made. Having said that, they are turning out pretty deep WB's now.

 

[opps]

So you are going to loose a whole wall of 5 inches (is that enough) just to have a wall hung loo
Personally I would not bother, apart from the massive windowsill you will also still need to create access somehow for the maintenance.
The massive deep windowsill = shelf space. I would fit the blind near the window.

When I built my bathroom, she who longer talks to me wanted a wall hung loo in a pretty small bathroom. I plywooded the whole of the window wall and then tiled.

That was about 12 years ago. About 8 years later the water started to dribble into the pan. the Geberit flush plate had a spare washer behind it. I removed the flush plate cover and fitted the new washer. I appreciate the concept of pipes/fitting being accessible but provided that the parts for the concealed are not discontinued, I don't see the problem. In equal measure, I see your point about accessibility.

 

[Ivor Windybottom]

The wall hung toilet may not be safe hanging from a wall with a window, as it's got a blooming great hole in the middle of it!

The wall below the window will also be very weak as there's little or no weight on it.

As well as it looking weird, it may also fall down and/or crack the wall.

Think again. And if you conclude this is a good idea again then think again again. Until you end up fitting a normal toilet!

Freestanding toilets don't have to look like something from 50 years ago. Many are very neat these days.

 

[noseall]

The wall hung toilet may not be safe hanging from a wall with a window, as it's got a blooming great hole in the middle of it!

The wall below the window will also be very weak as there's little or no weight on it.

As well as it looking weird, it may also fall down and/or crack the wall.

Think again. And if you conclude this is a good idea again then think again again. Until you end up fitting a normal toilet!

Freestanding toilets don't have to look like something from 50 years ago. Many are very neat these days.

Read again. He's building a stud wall in front of it.