Designing a Bathroom Correct Vanity Toilet Position

It is very easy to design a bathroom wrong. This is normally achieved by fitting products that are too big for the space available, or fitting products too tight to a wall. This video demonstrates a 50cm wide vanity toilet unit.
The maths to support this example
The vanity toilet unit measures 50cm wide. The toilet pan measures 36cm wide. When the toilet is fitted correctly to the center of the vanity box, there is an overall gap of 14cm. That equals 7cms either side of the toilet pan.
The mistake people make
IF you were to fit the vanity unit flush to the wall, when sitting on the toilet you would have a space of only 7cm between the toilet pan and wall for your leg. This is not enough space.
What we would recommend
We would strongly recommend leaving at least 7cm between the wall and the side of the vanity unit. This will give your leg 14cm space when sitting on the toilet. IF you leave a gap of 12cm between the vanity unit and the wall, you now have a space to hide the toilet brush.
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[@Marlaw101]

He's not wrong! This is actually really good basic advice. He's used a 500 wide unit example to help make his point, butting a 600 unit to the wall still doesn't work. Having looked at this, my guess would be you want MINIMUM 370mm measured from centre line of pan - to FINISHED wall face, regardless of unit width. Note, the vanity unit isn't butted hard against the bath either.

[@z._axz]

Excellent advice.

[@Coventrybathrooms]

Thanks for watching!

[@rfs55]

Hi do you ship to US?

[@localconstruction1768]

Good updat sir

[@robbarton2648]

Just buy a WC unit that is 600mm wide not 500mm wide so that you’re not left with a gap. Simples!

[@Coventrybathrooms]

Hi Rob, thank you for the feed back. A 600mm unit will create the same problem and would need to be fitted away from the wall. It would only increase the leg space to the side of the toilet to 12cm. It still wouldnt be enough. A well fitted toilet will have roughly 20cm to the side for leg space. A 50cm or 60cm vanity unit creates a problem when fitting it to the wall. A gap is still needed.

[@Jess-T]

Why on earth do people still put sinks under windows. Sinks should be against the wall so you can have a mirror.

[@marjoriejudge5348]

not only would there not be enough space for a human to use the toilet - it also makes it extremely difficult to clean - - we have one that an idiot installed incorrectly

[@Coventrybathrooms]

Hi Marjorie, One of the problems is the manufactures, they take images of their products installed against walls. Customers then request that the fitter fit in this manner, the fitter looks at the images and carries out the instructions. This is the reason i made this video, to try and steer people in the right direction.. Keep safe and well.

[@marjoriejudge5348]

My husband thinks it was just a slack job way back in the 70's - they also installed a modular shower that just "drained" into the floor drain (if you can believe it ) - I pulled that out - the space is tight enough as a 2 piece bath

[@tigerfeet2813]

They should make the unit wider, so you have space to sit on the toilet and not be left with that awkward-to-clean dust-gathering gap at the side. Pet hate of mine.!

[@lukelloyd7934]

Can you get off the loo I think I'm going to throw up from all the smugness

[@Coventrybathrooms]

HI Luke, I am sorry this was a trigger point for you. Every week we spend hours in our showroom explaining the function of a bathroom to customers, Many of these customers want a toilet unit like this fitted to a wall and have been told by other shops and fitters that it ok to do this... Bathroom product sale and design led bathroom solutions are apples and oranges.... the first being a bad apple!!! Sorry for the trigger.