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Consider some important points before updating the look of your
bathroom. An effective bathroom design should address all your needs,
physical and spiritual. Here are the most important tips to consider
when updating your room.
- Choose elegant fixtures: A pedestal sink with
graceful lines is more attractive than a blocky cabinet vanity. A
classic claw-foot tub is like bathroom sculpture. Even enclosed in a
deck, the simple lines of the lip have an inherent beauty that
surpasses most acrylic versions.
- Select durable flooring: Ceramic, marble and stone
tiles are all excellent durable and water-resistant choices for a
bathroom. Sub floor heating coils will make these hard surfaces
warm. Well-sealed hardwood floors offer natural warmth and act as a
foil for the other hard, cold surfaces in a bathroom.
- Hang a stylish mirror: One beautifully framed
mirror over a sink is more attractive than many surfaces covered
with mirror. Supplement it with a wall-mounted adjustable makeup
mirror, and consider installing a lighted, mirrored shaving niche in
your shower stall.
- Use found space: Take advantage of space between
wall studs by recessing a tall storage cabinet into the wall to
maximize vertical storage while saving floor space. The cabinet
should have an interior depth of at least three inches and a door
flush with the wall.
- Build a shower area: Consider building an
open-concept shower area that doesn't need a curtain or door and is
less confining than a standard shower stall. In addition to
well-designed drainage, a ceiling-mounted rain showerhead and/ or a
high wall-mounted showerhead that splashes less water will keep the
area outside the shower drier.
- Share space for added function: In homes with
back-to-back bathrooms, a shared shower with access doors to each of
the bathrooms maximizes limited space. Or turn a closet located next
to a bathroom into a small unsuited with access to the neighbouring
bath.
- Design lighting that works: Good lighting is
imperative. Combine halogen pot lights
with wall sconces beside or over the mirror for lighting with no
shadows. Always install dimmers.
- Buy a quality toilet: When buying a toilet, it's
not necessary for you to spend big amounts, but don't scrimp too
much, either. Models with elongated bowls and seats are usually most
comfortable.
- Incorporate luxuries into your room: If you're
fortunate enough to have lots of space to work with, indulge
yourself with an expanded spa like bathroom that includes a dressing
room - a haven for privacy and relaxation.
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