Ghid 08Bathroom
Correct distances in the bathroom
A beautiful bathroom where you bump into the sink or feel cramped on the toilet is not a successful bathroom. A few centimeters left in the right place make the bathroom comfortable every day.
Composition
A bathroom designed down to the centimeter
140 cm double vanity unit, toilet, 90 × 90 cm shower and towel radiator. The exact dimensions are on each product's page.
ARQON Duo 140 cm Cabinet
€620,95
YUKON Premium Toilet Bowl
€1.337,95
Walk-in screen 90 × 90
€531,95
Towel radiator 240 W
€449,95
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60–80cm
In front of the toilet
The free space up to a wall, door, or other object.
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85cm
Sink height
The comfortable standard; between 80 and 90 cm tall, matching the rest of the household.
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90 × 90cm
The comfortable shower
The minimum is 80 × 80 cm; 90 × 120 cm for a walk-in.
Sketch
The layout of a 220 × 250 cm bathroom
The toilet should be at least 40 cm from the wall or any other object. Leave 60 cm clear in front, ideally 70–80.
Leave 70 cm in front of the sink so you can lean over comfortably. A 90 × 90 cm shower fits in a corner without blocking the walkway.
Clearances
| Item | Minimum | Comfortable |
|---|---|---|
| In front of the toilet | 60 cm | 70–80 cm |
| Toilet centreline to side wall | 40 cm | 45–50 cm |
| In front of the sink | 60 cm | 70–80 cm |
| Between toilet and bidet | 20 cm | 25–30 cm |
| In front of the bath or shower | 70 cm | 90 cm |
Item heights
- Sink: 85 cm (80–90 cm). For vanity units, the height is measured to the top of the worktop.
- Toilet: 40–45 cm to the seat. Wall-hung toilets can be installed at the desired height.
- Shower mixer: 100–110 cm from the floor.
- Shower rail: 200–210 cm, or 10 cm above the height of the tallest family member.
- Bath mixer: 15–20 cm above the bath rim.
- Toilet roll holder: 60–70 cm from the floor, 15–30 cm in front of the toilet.
- Towel rail: 100–120 cm, within easy reach from the shower.
Shower and bath
A shower enclosure should be at least 80 × 80 cm, but 90 × 90 cm is the size that allows you to turn around without touching the walls. For a walk-in shower without a door, choose at least 90 × 120 cm to prevent water from splashing out of the shower area. A freestanding bath requires 15–20 cm of space around it for cleaning.
Double sink
For two basins, the vanity unit should be at least 120 cm wide, ideally 140 cm or more. Leave 70–80 cm between the basin centres so that two people can use them at the same time.
Designer's tip: draw out the bathroom layout on the floor with masking tape before ordering. Open the door, sit where the toilet will be, and check that there is enough room for your knees.
Common mistakes
- The bathroom door hitting the toilet or sink.
- The sink too close to the wall, with the elbow pressed against the tiles.
- A 70 × 70 cm shower enclosure that is too small to bend over in.
From the store
Products suitable for this guide
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Bathroom furniture set 2030/100
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Checklist
Before you order
Five quick checks to ensure the product you choose is right the first time.
- I measured the bathroom and drew the objects to scale.
- At least 60 cm remains in front of the toilet.
- The WC pan is at least 40 cm from the wall.
- The shower should be at least 80 × 80 cm (ideally 90 × 90).
- The door opens without touching any object.
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