#52 - Bathroom Layouts & Planning - Bathroom Design Explained

Rip It Up: The Renovations Podcast · Mar 12, 2026 · 30m

Bathroom design starts long before you choose tiles or taps. In this episode, we break down the layout and planning decisions that make a bathroom comfortable, functional and easy to live with.

What we cover

Why bathroom layouts should be decided early in a renovation

Planning clearances - it's recommended to have a space 800mm wide and 700mm deep for your toilet

Keeping the toilet out of the main sightline where possible

Wall-mounted taps, channelled walls, and other early plumbing decisions

Shower planning, including tileable shower trays (only when the area is properly tanked)

Lighting and…