countertop and storage space than a guest bath.
Most people prefer ample space for dressing,
linen storage, and personal items. Larger bath-
rooms also allow for luxury or over-size tubs,
Figure 7-19.
A large bathroom is most convenient for a
wheelchair user. To be handicapped accessible,
the bathroom must have a minimum of 5′ × 5′
clear space to allow turning of the wheelchair.
Accessibility
Accessibility to the bathroom is important,
Figure 7-20. If there is only one bath for all the
bedrooms, locate the door in a hall common to
all the bedrooms. One should not be required
to go through another room to reach the bath.
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LIVING ROOM
BEDROOM BEDROOM
BEDROOM
Figure 7-17. A well-planned, centrally located bath in a small house.
5-0
8-0
Figure 7-18. A planned layout for a minimum-size
bathroom.
Figure 7-19. A large bathroom provides ample room
for dressing, bathing, and grooming. It can also
provide space for an oversize tub. (Summitville Tile)