Hi all
Probably going to post a few times here as we're currently thinking of how we want our new house to be renovated. We've hit the bathroom...
The new bathroom is a decent size, about 4m in length and 3.75 in width. So a lot of space to fill. What we don't really want is just empty space, for us it's not practical. In addition we like the idea of having the bath/shower in a separate room to the basin. Makes life easier for those who want to use the basin whilst someone is in the shower etc.
So we've drawn up the attached as a possible idea. However, we appreciate dreams and reality are never close so wanted thoughts on the feasibility of this, from a regulatory perspective and practicality too.
To summarise we wish to do the following:
- Create two rooms, separated by a stud wall and new door.
- The near side room is where we keep the basin and washing machine
- We install a new window + extraction in the near side room
- The far side room is where the bath/shower is
- The far side room will be a wet room
I understand that many will be offended by the thought of having a washing machine upstairs. There is the risk that if it leaks, then you could have a big problem in the room below. This is understood. I also understand that regulations exist that say electrics should be a certain distance from the bathroom/water. But if we're creating a new room, does this mean we're free of that constraint?
Finally, the new window. This is a Victorian house, built circa 1900. Not listed or in a conservation area.
Sorry for such a long post. Appreciate any advice/help here.
Thank you.
Probably going to post a few times here as we're currently thinking of how we want our new house to be renovated. We've hit the bathroom...
The new bathroom is a decent size, about 4m in length and 3.75 in width. So a lot of space to fill. What we don't really want is just empty space, for us it's not practical. In addition we like the idea of having the bath/shower in a separate room to the basin. Makes life easier for those who want to use the basin whilst someone is in the shower etc.
So we've drawn up the attached as a possible idea. However, we appreciate dreams and reality are never close so wanted thoughts on the feasibility of this, from a regulatory perspective and practicality too.
To summarise we wish to do the following:
- Create two rooms, separated by a stud wall and new door.
- The near side room is where we keep the basin and washing machine
- We install a new window + extraction in the near side room
- The far side room is where the bath/shower is
- The far side room will be a wet room
I understand that many will be offended by the thought of having a washing machine upstairs. There is the risk that if it leaks, then you could have a big problem in the room below. This is understood. I also understand that regulations exist that say electrics should be a certain distance from the bathroom/water. But if we're creating a new room, does this mean we're free of that constraint?
Finally, the new window. This is a Victorian house, built circa 1900. Not listed or in a conservation area.
Sorry for such a long post. Appreciate any advice/help here.
Thank you.
