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Bathroom Planning for Your Compact Tiny House: A Practical Guide
Gearing up for an organised bathroom in your mini home? Here's a step-by-step guide on squeezing the best out of your little space.
1. Identify Your Needs and Priorities
make a list of bathroom activities, considering what doesn't work with your current bathroom and what you desire in your tiny home.
What don't you like about your current bathroom?
What is a need that your current bathroom doesn't meet?
Is there a way that this item/article could become unnecessary?
Do you have multiples of this item/article, and can you reduce it to your favorites?
Consider this list if you have to redesign your bathroom. After a trial run, you'll realize what's practical, what you absolutely need, and what you didn't miss.
2. Take the Plunge: Bathtub or Shower or Both?
Your decision on bathtub, shower, or a combination boils down to personal preference and the space you have.
Are you a fan of bathing and can't live without a bathtub?
If yes, install it despite sacrificing some living space for a more comfortable experience.
On the flip side, if showers are more your thing, skip the bathtub.
Consider a compromise arrangement of a bathtub with a shower curtain if you're unsure.
3. The Toilet Recipe: Porta-Potti or Fixed?
The choice of toilet depends on factors beyond its model.
-If your house is mobile, consider a portable toilet with or without a separate sewage system, or a dry separation toilet that requires less maintenance.
-A fixed toilet with a sewage system or a septic tank is an option if your location offers the necessary facilities and you're prepared for the installation cost and maintenance.
4. Maximising Storage Space
With your needs sorted, focus on storage solutions that utilize every inch.
-Opt for vertical storage with tall cabinets or shelves to store toiletry items and towels, freeing up the floor.
-Consider hidden storage in the shower area via floating shelves or recessed wall niches.
-Use multi-functional furniture like vanities with built-in drawers or mirrored medicine cabinets to maintain a streamlined look.
-Install wall-mounted cabinets, shelves, and storage solutions to maintain a clutter-free environment.
-Use slimline cabinets for tight spaces between the toilet and sink, internal storage organisers, and portable storage such as rolling carts for increased storage efficiency.
We hope this guide sheds light on planning your compact bathroom. Happy renovating!
1. To revamp your bathroom's interior-design and lifestyle within your tiny home, explore innovative storage solutions that maximise each inch.
2. When deliberating on incorporating a bathtub, shower, or both in your home-and-garden setting, remember to take personal preference, space availability, and your unique lifestyleinto account.
