![]() Top Considerations for Jack and Jill Bathroom Floor Plans While less common, another use for a Jack and Jill bathroom is to provide en-suite access from one bedroom and access from a hallway for occasional guests or visitors. The two sinks can be in the main bathroom entrance area, with one or more separate doors leading into a second room that contains the toilet and bath/shower.īedroom + Guest Access. If that is important to you, consider a split bathroom layout. With two sinks and mirrors, each person can brush their teeth or get ready in the morning at the same time.Ī key consideration in a shared bathroom space is privacy. Since two or more people will share the bathroom, the most common components are two sinks, one toilet, and one bathtub/shower. The idea is to give the benefit of private en-suite access to each bedroom while conserving space. One of the most popular Jack and Jill bathroom layouts is between two secondary bedrooms. It should be 26″ above the floor.Typical Jack and Jill Bathroom Floor Plan Configurationsīetween two bedrooms. The NKBA says to put it 8″ to 12″ away from the front edge of the toilet bowl. Toilet paper holderĮven the toilet paper holder merits a recommendation. If you’re placing your toilet in a compartment, it should be 36″ x 66″, although codes will allow 30″ x 60″. The NKBA’s recommendation is at least 18″. Toilet placementĪ toilet should have some elbow room between it and another fixture or vanity. In an emergency, it can be quickly reached by someone sitting in the tub. In such cases, this author’s opinion is to keep the controls below 33″. This, of course, poses a problem if your tub and shower are controlled by the same lever or knob. Tub controls should be between the rim of the tub and no higher than 33″ from the floor. The height of shower controls should be 38″ to 48″ from the floor, depending upon the height of the user. A shower with an angled door should be at least 32″ x 32″. Codes will allow a minimum 30″ x 30″ stall. Shower sizeįor user comfort, a 36″ x 36″ space is recommended. Corners should be rounded too, or “clipped”. CountertopsĪvoid sharp corners on countertops for safety. ![]() You may consider a recessed light with a waterproof lens over the tub or shower, as well. Called cross lighting, it will eliminate shadows and provide enough light for grooming. LightingĪ single light in the ceiling of a bathroom will put shadows under your eyes, even when they don’t exist! Add lighting above and to either side of the vanity mirror. They grow up quickly and can use a stool in the meanwhile. What you choose is up to you, but it’s probably not a good idea to install a low vanity for small kids. The NKBA says the height can range from 32″ to 43″. Lavatory heightĪ comfortable height for a lavatory depends upon the height of the user, but when two or more people of varying heights are using the same sink, you’ll have to compromise. In a double-sink vanity, the sinks should be 30″ to 36″ apart, measured from center to center. Code is a minimum of 15″ (with 4″from the edge of a pedestal sink to the wall). The NKBA recommends 20″ measuring from the center of the lavatory to the wall. The bathroom lavatory, or sink, should be placed far enough from a wall or shower wall that it’s comfortable to use and easy to clean.
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