1. 7.02 Bathrooms

2. Types of Baths Half-bath/powder room - sink & toilet only
Full bath - sink, toilet, bathtub/shower
¾ bath – sink, toilet, shower with no tub
Master bath – full bath located as part of master bedroom

3. Bathroom Considerations
Locate near existing plumbing lines to lower construction costs
Position bathrooms to provide sound barriers between private and social areas
Consider how many people will use the bath
Allow space for safety

4. Design and measure the layout carefully as it is difficult and expensive to move fixtures
Check local building codes for minimum requirements needed for the bath

5. Bathroom Sinks/Lavatories/Wash Basins
Wall-hung sink: has open space beneath sink, can make the room appear larger

6. Pedestal Sinks
Pedestal sinks: supported by a free-standing base, often artfully shaped or appears as a sculpture

7. Inset Sinks
Inset Sink: set into the countertop, cabinet below adds storage

8. Above the counter
Above-the-counter: looks like a decorative washbowl set on a counter. Plumbing is below

9. Toilets/Water Closets
Can be mounted on wall or floor
Ultra low flush (UFL) toilets may be required by local building codes, use no more than 1.6 gal as compared to older models which may use up to 5 gal.

10. Floor mount Wall mount

11. Showers
Tub Showers: bathtub with a shower head above that may be in a fixed position on wall, adjustable or handheld. Some showers may have multiple heads at various levels

12. Stall Showers: walk-in with a door

13. Tubs
Freestanding: may have ball-and-claw for Victorian look

14. Enclosed tubs: may be round, rectangular, square, oval
Enclosed tubs: may be round, rectangular, square, oval. Surrounded by 3 walls, may be sunken into floor or built on platform

15. Whirlpool tubs: includes water jets

16. Innovative Baths
Towel Warmers
Chromotherapy
Water jets

17. Cabinets and Vanities
Base cabinet in a bathroom that conceals pipes, provides counter space and storage

18. Universal Design in Baths
1. Wide doorways (36”) and extra floor space (usually 5’x5’ turning radius for wheelchairs)
2. Grab bars near toilet and tub
3. Elevated toilet seat
4. Lever style sink and shower controls
5. Lower cabinets
6. Tilting mirror

19. 7. No-sill, door-less shower stall with rolling or fixed chair

21. Grab bars with hand held shower

22. Resources Housing and Interiors, pages 519-523 www.lowes.com
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