Which side of the bathroom to place radiator?
Hi, we have a issue of where to place the new radiator (see picture of our bathroom)as we are having new plumbing done we have decided to keep the location of new bathtub where it is,same for the toilet and sink more or less same location. But undecided about where to place the radiator? I'm suggesting to keep the radiator on the brick wall but bringing it more further down away from bathtub meaning opposite to where old sink is OR have the new radiator (vertical mirrored) straight after the bathtub on the same wall (right side) so new lay out will be on the right side. Bathtub,tall radiator,floating sink and then a basket or furniture of some sort for laundry,leaving the brick side of the wall bare tiled.? what will be better design wise?? radiator on the left or the right? please help. Any pictures of similar bathrooms will be appreciated also.
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PROBath Bespoke
7 years agoThink a tall stainless steel towel rail will work perfectly opposite the floating sink. It's space saving and multi-functional. Something similar to this bathroom we created in Bristol:
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PROFeature Radiators
7 years agoI think it would be logical to have it on the right, between the bath and sink. Then easy access for when you need it and would look neater I think.
You don't have much width though. Our ladder style towel radiators start at just 300mm wide like our Ashdown rail
http://www.featureradiators.co.uk/Brochures/Alpine%20Range.pdf
or you could go for a vertical mirror radiator like our Supermirror, which would really add a feeling or light and space in the smallest room!
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PROSelSol Architectural
7 years agoTo me, it looks like a mighty tight fit to get a wall mounted towel radiator between the bath and sink, I'm not sure what leeway you have.
You could look at one of the freestanding heated rails and mount it at the end of the bath, right angled to the wall.
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6 years agoHello :)
We have now plastered and painted first coat of white paint.. now deciding on the type of tiles.. we like the idea of Moroccon style tiles on the floor.. but as the bathroom is pretty narrow.. having a feature on the wall is a bit akward..
Our bathtub will be on the right and toilet under the window (same position as old layout) as all plumbing is already there.
Unsure whether to have a concealed cistern toilet unit which can make the area look neater.. But I can't seem to find a good quality looking concealed unit (floor to under window measurement 98cm) width available is 50cm..or should i just go for a standard normal toilet.
On the right after the bathtub we will have space for a double vanity sink unit.. opposite wall have a vertical stainless steel radiator... Unsure whether to go for a towel warmer or a vertical radiator? The bathroom will not have underfloor heating.
Room dimensions are (length 335cm width 125cm)
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Jonathan
6 years agoIf you want a concealed cistern you could put a false LShaped wall up at the window end. Personally I think that given the narrowness of the room you should put down a wood style floor with the planks going widthways to trick the eye into thinking the room is wider. I understand your desire to add pattern to the room but perhaps this would be better in a blind than floor tiles.
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