It is usually one of the first rooms we see when we wake up in the morning and one of the last rooms we see before going to bed at night. The bathroom is one of the sacred rooms, if not the most, in our home. It is surely one of the most private rooms in the house. So, to keep in mind that the bathroom is a heavily used room, it makes sense to outfit it with the most up-to-date fixtures and lighting you can install. Here are ten suggestions on how to make your bathroom as attractive as possible:
1. Create an input transition. Not counting the master bathroom, most bathrooms will serve multiple users and should be placed in a location that is central to those users. You can create a space outside the door, such as an alcove off the hallway that can provide some privacy from your main room and high-traffic areas.
2. Give the bathroom similar proportions. Many regular bathrooms are really just aisles with the fixtures lining one side of the aisle. It is difficult to make a comfortable room in such a way.
3. Install a beautiful window. It is very important to bring natural light and a good view of the outside. Think of it this way, when we go to the bathroom in the morning, most of us look out the window, that is, to see what the weather is like and it gives us an idea of how the day might progress weather-wise.
4. From the least intimate places to the most intimate places. Basically, this means that in residential bathroom design, keep in mind that the most intimate place should be the one farthest from the door.
5. Position your shower for a “borrowed view.” In a small space like a bathroom, it is sometimes difficult to get a decent view to the outside from every area. A shower is a good example, as you can position the shower to get the view you want or need.
6. Paying attention to vertical and horizontal dimensions is critical to having a people-friendly bathroom. Each building code requires certain minimum clearances around bathroom fixtures. You want your family and guests to have enough space to wash their hands, for example, without bumping into other walls, etc.
7. Having water resistant finishes is another aspect to take into account. The last thing you want is for your bathroom to have a leaking problem due to poor workmanship or a poor choice in choosing the correct waterproof materials to install in your bathroom.
8. By choosing and installing fixtures that really work and will last the test of time, you want to make sure you’re really getting your money’s worth. Having the peace of mind of having these accessories installed in your bathroom will make your bathroom look and function perfectly.
