Design Your Bathroom
It is a mystery why people will spend so much time personalizing their home but then fall short on their bathroom. This is a room that sees its fair share of activity, especially during the most hectic time of day when everyone is trying to hurry out the door. Wouldn’t it make sense that it is customized to be efficient for your exact needs? Not to mention, this is a room that nearly every guest in your home will enter at least once during their visit and it is also the one room that can leave the most lasting impression.
Customizing your bathroom can be a pretty big project but if you break it down into small sections it will help you create a plan that is achievable.
Layout and Design
If this is a complete remodel or new construction, the expertise of a professional may be helpful. They will know guidelines to follow when it comes to the configurations as well as the placement of the shower, toilet, sink based on geography as well as plumbing. If this is a do-it-yourself project, there are computer-aided design packages that can be helpful.
It is usually recommended to have the bathroom compliment the decor of any joining rooms to allow everything to flow in harmony. However, if your bathroom is off a hallway, you pretty much have free reign over design choices.
Tubs, Toilets and Showers
What is the most important feature in your bathroom? Is it more important to you to have a whirlpool bath or a vintage claw-foot tub to soak in after a long day or is a stand up glass shower enclosure more practical for your busy day? If you have the room, you may be surprised at just how large and lavish stand up showers can be.
There are even quite a few designs to consider when choosing a toilet. It is a good idea to make use of the low-flush toilets that are available as they use about one-third the amount of water that traditional models use.
Decorating
The most important part of customizing your bathroom is adding your personal style. Of course you want shelving, vanities and towel bars placed where they are most accessible to you but you also need to add the finishing touches.
Modern bathrooms are always nice and you could make use of a wall gel or electric fireplace for ambiance but a country-cottage theme works well in many homes as well. Probably the most popular types of bathrooms are natural, soothing, spa varieties. They are simplistic and inviting. Whatever type of design you chose, let it reflect you personality right down to details like faucets and light fixtures and definitely don’t forget to place your favorite candle somewhere that you can enjoy it in your new bathroom!