Bathroom types
Turning a spare room or box room into a shower room
What decides the layout
- 1
A run to the existing stack of a few metres at the right fall is usually achievable within a floor void; longer runs may need boxing or a pumped solution.
- 2
Losing a bedroom affects how the property is described, so it is worth checking that the remaining bedroom count still suits the household.
- 3
Insulating the partition walls and using a solid core door does more for comfort than any fitting choice in the room.
Where jobs go wrong
Insulating the partition walls and using a solid core door does more for comfort than any fitting choice in the room.
Common questions
How small can a shower room be?
Around 1.6m x 1.2m will take a 900mm enclosure, a compact basin and a WC if the door opens outwards.
Will it add value?
A second usable bathroom generally helps a family house, but converting the only spare bedroom is a household decision rather than a purely financial one.
Second opinion on shower room conversions
If you already have a quote or a design and something does not sit right, it is worth another set of eyes before work starts.