Bathrooms Note This PPT does not contain images

Bathrooms Note: This PPT does not contain images, please insert your own or download the Bathrooms PPT from the FI 51 Teacher Shared Resources Folder on Moodle. Interior Design I Objective 3. 03

Bathrooms are part of the Private zones in a house Make good “dividers” between private and social zones Must include window or ventilation fan Need linen closet or storage nearby

Half (1/2) Bath/Powder Room Sink & toilet only

Three-quarters (¾) Bath Sink, toilet, shower with no tub

Full Bath Full bathroom: includes three plumbed fixtures - toilet, sink, shower/tub combo.

Full Bath Options: Master/En-Suite Master bathroom suite/En-suite: adjoins the bedroom and has space that includes five functional pieces – dual sinks, shower stall, tub, and toilet room.

Full Bath Options: Jack & Jill Bathroom with two or more entrances, usually from two bedrooms on either side of the bathroom.

Bathroom Sinks/ Lavatories/Wash Basins

Wall-Hung Sink Open space beneath sink, can make the room appear larger

Pedestal Sinks Supported by a free-standing base, often artfully shaped or appears as a sculpture

Inset Sinks/Vanities Set flush into the countertop, cabinet below adds storage

Above the counter (Vessel) Looks like a decorative washbowl set on a counter. Can be found on pedestal or vanity sinks Also known as vessel sinks

Toilets/Water Closets Floor mount Wall mount

Tub Showers/Enclosed bath Bathtub with a shower head above, usually surrounded by 3 walls

Freestanding Tubs

Stall Showers Walk in shower

Design tips When working on design layout you don’t want to be able to see the toilet from the door. Many designers are creating separate toilet or toilet and shower rooms for multi-person use of the bathroom 2 foot minimum clearance in front of toilet 2 ½ food clearance in front of bathtub/shower

Universal Design in Baths Wide doorways (36”) and extra floor space (usually 60 inches turning radius for wheelchairs) Grab bars near toilet and tub Elevated toilet seat Lever style sink and shower controls No upper cabinets Tilting mirror No-sill, door-less shower stall with rolling or fixed chair Lower towel bars Easy open windows

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