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The Cadet Intergral Apron Worldpool by American Standard, 19 3/4 high
American Standard's Minette lav (11x16 3/4 in.)
Strasser Eurolav 26 1/2 X13 1/2in.
Compass by Kohler (13 1/4in. dia.)
Versailles shower/tub by Maxx
Compact Elongated Space Saver by American Standard
Kohler's rounded front Rialto
The Biarritz 40 shower from Maax
Blue prints for compact bathroom

To prevent splash-over, a jetted tub should have an apron taller than the 14-inch standard. The Cadet Integral Apron Whirlpool by American Standard measures 19 3/4 inches high.

American Standard's Minette lav is 11x16 3/4 inches

Standard vanities are 18 to 21 inches deep, 24 inches wide, and 30 to 38 inches tall. The Strasser Eurolav, with integral sink top, measures only 26½x13½ inches.

Compass by Kohler is 13½ inches in diameter.

Standard tubs are 5 feet long. Standard showers are 36 inches square and at least 32 inches wide. Shown here is the Versailles by Maax, which is 29 5/8 x 31 3/4 x 74 3/4 inches.

Standard elongated toilets are 29 to 31 inches deep. The Compact Elongated Space Saver by American Standard measures only 27½x19 inches.

Kohler's rounded front Rialto is 25½ inches front to back.

The Biarritz 40 shower from Maax measure 38½ in. sq.

Small-scale fixtures can save you lots of grief when you need to save an inch or two in a compact bathroom. Keep code-mandated distances between fixtures and door clearances in mind. Switching the hinges can solve a problem swing; a pocket door is helpful in tight situations. On shower enclosures, bypass or bifold doors conserve space.

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The Space You Need

The National Kitchen & Bath Association suggests these basic clearances and fixture sizes based on its design parameters and typical code requirements. Always check with your local building department for guidelines.

Sinks
A minimum clear floor space of 30x48 inches should be provided in front of the lav. Up to 19 inches of the 48-inch floor space can extend under the lav when a knee space is provided. The minimum clear space from the centerline of the lav to any side wall is 15 inches. The height of the sink or vanity should fit the user(s).

Toilets and Bidets
Most codes require at least 15 inches (measured from the center of the toilet) from any side wall or obstruction and not closer than 30 inches center to center to any other sanitary fixture. (The NKBA actually recommends 32 inches.) There should be at least 24 inches of clear space in front of a toilet or bidet.

Bathtubs
While there are no code requirements for tub size, minimum clear floor space alongside a bathtub should be at least 60 inches long (the length of a standard tub) and 30 inches wide. Always allow clear space for access to plumbing and/or whirlpool motors.

Enclosed Showers
While the NKBA recommends a minimum usable interior wall-to-wall dimension of 34 inches, 32 inches is allowable. The Uniform Building Code, which is used on the West Coast, requires that all showers, regardless of shape, have a minimum finished interior of 1,024 square inches, with an interior circular diameter of at least 30 inches.

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