A 3/4 bath is functional for basement or
attic conversions. It contains only a lavatory,
water closet, and shower.
For years, designers have emphasized the
importance of locating bathrooms close
together and near the kitchen to reduce cost.
Granted, the cost will be less if baths share a
common plumbing wall or are placed above or
below one another. However, this is a rather
minor consideration compared to convenience
and function. It is desirable to design a func-
tional bath and to place the bath in the most
convenient location. Bathrooms should be
located near the bedrooms and living area of
the house.
A minimum size bath is 5′ × 8′, Figure 7-18.
A large bath may be 10′ × 10′, 10′ × 12′, or
larger. A family bathroom will require more
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Figure 7-16. A—A small bathroom with a shower. B—A small full bathroom containing only the necessary fixtures.
C—An elaborate bath design that includes the bathing area, a dressing area, a grooming area, and a sauna.