The presence of clear rules and recommendations in construction makes it possible to create objects correctly, rationally plan the dimensions of each room.
In addition to living rooms, the bathroom and toilet are of no small importance, the size of which must be determined in accordance with GOST and comply with it.
If construction is on its own, then it is necessary to study the legislative framework and, in accordance with it, allocate certain cubic meters to the bathroom.
Accepted standards
The comfort of living in an apartment or in residential buildings depends not only on the number of rooms and their size, but also on the size of the bathroom, which is used by all households. To make this room comfortable, its size must comply with the standards. Both for the construction process and at the planning stage There are clearly defined rules that govern how many square meters should be allocated for each room in an apartment or house.
The set of rules that builders are guided by is GOST and SNiP, according to which:
- minimum indicators of the ceiling height of the bathroom can be 2.5 m;
- the depth of the room should be at least 1.2 m;
- in the attic, the distance from the roof slope to the toilet should be 1.05 m;
- the minimum width of the toilet will be 80 cm.
The bathroom doors should go into the corridor or hallway, while opening out. It is not allowed to bring the bathroom to the kitchen or living room.
If the dimensions of the apartment are small, then the best option in this case is a common bathroom, not a separate one.
SNiP contains recommendations for such premises, which boil down to the following rules:
- there should be at least 70 cm of free space to the bathtub or shower cabin, 60 cm to the toilet;
- a bidet is recommended to be placed 25 cm from the toilet, if the product design does not imply other options;
- there should be at least 25 cm of free space on each side of the plumbing.
The standard dimensions of the bathroom for an apartment building are considered to be 1200 by 800 or 1500 by 800 cm, modern buildings are being erected with an improved layout, where the width of the bathroom reaches 1 meter.
In case of compliance with the adopted rules for the planning of the toilet and bathroom, the ergonomics of the premises are not violated, which makes it convenient to use them.
Minimum
Apartments and private houses can have the most diverse living area, on which the dimensions of the kitchen, as well as the bathroom, depend. With a small size of the home, you need to be able to correctly allocate space for a toilet with a bath. The area of the room will depend on what exactly will be located in it.
- In a room with a toilet, the minimum width should be 80 cm and a depth of 1.2 m.
- In a room with a toilet and sink, the minimum width is 1 m and the depth is 1.5 m.
- For a room in which a shower and toilet are combined, the minimum dimensions will depend on the dimensions of the plumbing. In a room with a toilet, sink and shower, the minimum width of the room will be 1.6 m and the depth 1.4 m.
- If the toilet, sink and bathtub are in the combined bathroom, then the minimum width is 2.5 m and the depth is 1.5 m.
When designing this room It is important to focus on the dimensions of the plumbing and its location inside. Particular attention should be paid to designing a restroom for people with disabilities so that they can easily service themselves.
The dimensions of the bathroom in this case will be different.
- Toilet width may remain within 80 cm, as the wheelchair must pass into such a room. The depth of the room should be at least 1.2 m, so that a person in a wheelchair and plumbing fit normally in it. The height of the sink should not be higher than 85 cm.
- Bathroom width the room cannot be less than 1.6 cm, taking into account the size of the bathroom itself, to which 80 cm is allocated, free space for a stroller and convenient transportation from it to the bathroom.
- For shower the width of the room should be 1.7 m, since the plumbing itself will occupy more than 80 cm and a person with disabilities needs to comfortably move into it.
If there is minimal free space for the bathroom, you need to carefully study the place and plan it so as to provide the maximum level of comfort for any resident of the apartment or house. In this case It is recommended to make a common room, in which it is desirable to install a side shower instead of a bathtub, mount a toilet partially built into the wall, and place the washing machine under the washstand.
Maximum
If the apartment or house has decent dimensions, then under the toilet with a bath you can allocate more space. If the minimum indicator is a bathroom of 2.5 meters, then more spacious rooms can have 4 square meters. m and 7 square meters. m In such conditions, you can place additional furniture, which will fit all the necessary household items, as well as household appliances.
In the room 4 sq. m there is no need to put a shower stall, as a comfortable bathtub will take its place, and it makes sense to install a washing machine where it is most convenient to use.
Due to the large dimensions of the room, it is recommended to install hoods in it in order to efficiently and quickly free the room from steam or unpleasant odors.
The bath is best installed in the far corner to create a certain sense of privacy. The toilet is often mounted directly opposite the front door, and a sink is installed near it.
In the bathroom on 7 sq. m It is possible to create any atmosphere and arrange plumbing, furniture and household appliances to your own taste. In such a voluminous room, you can install a jacuzzi, and if desired, also a shower.
The availability of free space allows you to equip the room with specialized furniture for the bathrooms, which includes everything you need.
In addition to the toilet, it is possible to put a bidet next to it. In the case of large bathrooms there are no clearly fixed standards that are worth adhering to, because the owner of such a room can realize any of his imagination.
Dimensions and layout
In each apartment, a layout is created taking into account the area of the room, from this value the norm for the size of the bathroom is determined.
The standard dimensions of the toilet or bath are calculated based on the width of the door and the dimensions of the plumbing. In “Khrushchev” this room is equipped with a bathtub, sink and toilet, the minimum dimensions will be 1.65 by 2 meters or 1.45 by 2.2 m. For a separate bathroom, the room with a bathtub will have dimensions 1.35 by 1.65 m.
In the panel house, bathrooms are already being built more overall, with an area of 4 square meters. m, where there is no need to do a common bath with a toilet.
For each room there is an opportunity to choose the appropriate plumbing, furniture and household appliances. The bathroom has the ability to install a bath or shower or a small corner whirlpool. The toilet is recommended to be done with a sink for ease of use, in addition, it should have a toilet, and if possible also a bidet.
For separate
Depending on the date of construction of the house, the height of the ceilings of the building and the dimensions of the rooms will differ significantly. A bathroom can be separate and combined, which is dictated not only by the desire of the residents themselves, but also by the territory that is allocated for this room.
For a separate bathroom, there are clearly defined standards according to which the toilet cannot be less than 80 cm by 1.2 m or, in a newer layout, 1 by 1.5 m. The bathroom, taking into account its filling, must have large dimensions, therefore minimum dimensions are 165 by 120 cm.
In the event that the apartment is planned in a new building, then the size of the bathroom can be quite large, which means that there should be no problems with strictly following the norms of SNiP and GOST. Each owner will be able to create an individual project for the bathroom and toilet.
For combined
Apartments, the size of which is minimal, often have a combined bathroom with limited space inside. To use such a room was convenient, it is important to allocate at least 2 to 1.7 m for it, where it will not be possible to install a bath, but it is quite comfortable to use a shower.
Modern buildings have a large area allocated for a toilet with a bath. In this case the minimum area will be 5 square meters. m, and the most convenient - 8 square meters. m Depending on the size of the room, you can purchase one or another plumbing and place it in the room so that it is convenient for all households to use it.
Non-standard parameters
If old houses cannot boast of a variety of layouts, then new buildings give their owners complete freedom to implement plans for the design of each room, including the bathroom. The area of this room is often quite large, because it is possible to experiment with the shape of the bathroom itself, with the plumbing that will be installed in it and with the decor of the entire room.
If the width of a standard doorway for a toilet and a bathroom is 60 or 70 cm, then in modern buildings it is possible to put a door with a width of 80 and 90 cm, use not only wood or chipboard, but also frosted glass.
If the dimensions of the room allow, you can create a non-standard design of the room, combining the shower cubicle and bathroom in it so that they make up a single ensemble.
When the bathroom is planned in a non-standard place, then its layout may be atypical. For example, a bath with a bay window or other territorial features of the bathroom, which will allow the most rational use of the space of the room.
How to choose?
To correctly determine the area under the bathroom, it is worth deciding on its type, decide whether it will be combined or separate, and also take into account such moments as:
- the dimensions of the toilet;
- the use of a shower, bathtub or jacuzzi;
- the size of the shell.
If you take the average values of each of the parameters for calculation, you can calculate the optimal area for the bathroom, where there will be everything necessary for its comfortable use.
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