Multigenerational homes
Shared bathroom Wet and Dry Zones for Multigenerational homes
Separate splash-prone activities from towels, storage and the route to the door.
Explore the ideas
Plan in this order
- Mark shower spray, bath use and the likely wet floor area.
- Place towels and daily storage beyond direct splash while keeping them reachable.
- Choose floor transitions and drainage locations with the installer.
Worked example
Water from the shower reaches the vanity mat and toilet approach during ordinary use.
Review shower opening, screen length and floor slope together; position towels and electrical items beyond the likely splash path.
How to test it
Trace water movement and the post-shower route on the proposed layout.
Apply it to this space
- Layout
- If the plan allows, separate vanity access from the toilet and shower zone.
- Detail
- Use durable finishes, reachable towel storage and clear personal-item compartments.
- Trade-off
- A split arrangement eases simultaneous use but takes more wall and plumbing planning.
- Walk through peak-hour routines
- Check privacy and storage for each user
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