Plan to scale

Bathroom floor plan: every inch counts

In a bathroom, a vanity four inches wider can block the door. A plan drawn to scale says so before the work starts.

Give the room’s measurements, place the bathtub or the shower, the toilet and the vanity. The distances to the walls show up.

How do I draw a floor plan of my bathroom? Measure the room, place what is plumbed in, then check the clearances.

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An example drawn with Planimonde. Open it and change it to your measurements.

How to do it

Measure the room
Width and depth, then the door and the window.
Place what is plumbed in
Bathtub, shower, toilet and vanity, where they are or where you want them.
Check the clearances
Select a fixture to read the space around it.

What you can place in it

Each item comes at a common size. You type in yours.

Walls and openings

Bathroom and laundry

A few rules of thumb

From the centre of the toilet to a wall or a fixture: about 15 in (38 cm) on each side.
In front of the toilet and in front of the sink: at least 21 in (53 cm), more if you can.
The door has to open without hitting the toilet or the vanity: its swing is drawn on the plan.

Common practice, not rules: adapt them to your room and your habits.

Frequently asked questions

Are these rules of thumb actual rules?

No, they are common practice. For renovation work, check what your municipality and your local building code require.

Can I put the washer and dryer in it?

Yes, they are in the catalogue, at common sizes you can change.

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Every room of the home on one plan.

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