Picture this: You have a bathroom of six-square-meters in size. On one side, there’s a four-foot clawfoot tub while a thirty-six-inch mirror hung on the wall above it. Take note of the dimensions and visualise the outcome in your head.
But… wait! Who cares about the size measurements when there is such a long list of tasks to check off and so many decisions to make? What colour scheme will suit the room? What type of showerhead should you choose? Sure, you may need to decide on the fixtures and the colour themes… but what about the height of your basin, your shower, and your bath?
The items we’ve mentioned above are a few of the items most commonly overlooked by homeowners when they are building or renovating a bathroom. Dimensions are often pushed aside, seemingly unimportant when compared to aesthetics.
Although a bathroom with a perfectly planned colour scheme is lovely, the colours will be the last thing you notice if the room isn’t functional. The first thing you need to decide on is the placement of your bathroom’s big three items: toilet, sink, and bath. Before you even decide where to position these fixtures, however, you need to get their measurements right.
Here’s what you need to know:
Basin Height
An 800 to 850 mm height measurement is regarded to be the most comfortable basin height by plumbing experts. When it comes to the elevation of the sink, there’s no one single number that is able to fit everyone perfectly. Tall people need their basins to be positioned a little higher than the average to prevent straining their backs, and short people need something that they can comfortably reach. You can adjust the basin height according to the heights of those in your household. That said, remember that something in the middle is best if you intend to sell your home in the future.
Shower Height
Generally, the placement of rain showers should be a foot above your head or about 200cm in height. It should be placed just high enough for its users to comfortably stand underneath without running the risk of bumping their heads into the showerhead. As for suspended showerheads, the ideal height is a foot lower than the average.
Bath Height
In the UK, the standard dimensions of a bath are 1700mm by 700mm, with a height of 510mm. There’s nothing wrong with choosing other dimensions according to your preferences, but consider this first: the higher you set out your bath to be, the more difficult it will be to climb in and out. This might pose a problem in the future, especially to the older people in your household.
In the end, does height even matter?
The height of those who use the bathroom will play a hand in all of the furniture and furnishings. Take, for example, the bathroom mirror. For something that works for as many people as possible, you will need to get the average height of everyone in the household and place it in just the right position. The same goes for the other fixtures. You’ll have to consider not only the measurements of the things but also that of everyone who lives in the same household. Since bathrooms don’t usually offer much space, you’ll want to maximize the most out of what you have but with the consideration of the other people’s collective requirements.
If you are looking for professional bathroom fitters in Stoke-on-Trent, get in touch with us today to see how we can help.