Washrooms are among the most important facilities to be found within commercial architecture. They need to be designed so they are able to meet the needs of employees as well as visitors. If the design isn’t right or they are neglected, it can have a big impact on the health and attitudes of all inhabitants. It also reflects poorly on the business, potentially even indicating that it is badly run.
One thing to keep in mind is that a washroom needs to be as pleasant as possible. To achieve this, the spaces should be properly lit and have enough space, particularly in stalls. It is also wise to think about cleaning and maintenance from the outset, ensuring this is one of the core focuses of the design.

A number of issues can arise with commercial washrooms that can have a serious impact on employees and visitors. The most stressful are stalls failing to lock, jammed paper dispensers, lack of sanitation products, and general poor sanitation. With good design many of these issues can be avoided or minimised.

When designing a commercial washroom there are many vital things to consider. Some of the most crucial ones are;

– How many people will use it?
– What specific facilities are needed, including for disabled users?
– Aesthetics
– The durability of the fixtures
– How will the washroom be maintained?

Of the list above, the most pressing is how many people will need to use the facilities. This will affect every other consideration so it is the first thing you should look at. Think about the number of people you expect to use the washroom at the busiest periods. Will you have enough space and the right number of fixtures?

You need to think very carefully about how big the space needs to be. You don’t want it to be so small that there is long wait times and a lot of stress. On the other hand though, it may not be wise to invest in a large washroom that generally only gets used by one or two people an hour.

When designing washrooms for commercial architecture it is important to get the perfect balance of size, layout and aesthetics whilst also considering maintenance. These facilities shouldn’t be an after-thought and should be viewed as essential to retaining the reputation of your business.