A bathroom appears simple with a sink, shower and toilet, but when you’re able to customize its design, there’s a few things that make all the difference. Here’s what you should to know in order to achieve the bathroom your family needs and enjoys.
When it comes to planning your family’s bathroom, a few key features come to mind. These essential considerations should revolve mainly around functionality. Can everyone move about and use it comfortably? Is there enough storage capacity for everyone’s toiletries and towels? Considering materials that will withstand the rigors of daily life with children is also critical. Spills and messes are inevitable; therefore, durable or waterproof flooring and other materials are preferable because they withstand the constant use and abuse.
Make it Easy to Clean
A towel bar and wall hangings create an organized bathroom. If your family is large and busy, design accessories that are easy to wipe down and clean. Brushed steel surfaces don’t attract fingerprints as easily as bright chrome, for example. Larger tiles with less grout lines are a lot easier to keep clean than mosaic tiles or textured wall coverings which require significantly more elbow grease to clean properly.
Keep and Refinish Your Tub
Although many people are removing bathtubs for larger showers or extra floor space, but this may not be the best decision. If your family doesn’t often take a bath, then it may be a good idea; however, if you have kids or plan to have them in the future, having a bathtub is key since it’ll be tough to bathe them any other way. And, when you eventually sell your home, many new families will value a tub and removing your current tub can hurt your resell value.
Storage, Storage, Storage
When a lot of people use the same restroom, they need enough storage so everyone has a place not just for necessities but also for personal items like toiletries and hair styling equipment.
The most common approach to bathroom storage is using both traditional storage locations, such as the medicine cabinet and vanity, while also finding creative uses for them. A fantastic method to do this is to modify your storage goods to match flawlessly in your bathroom, regardless of size or shape. For example, consider installing shelves that go from one wall to the other. Or make storage in the wall between the joist can add a lot of unused space to your bathroom. These new spaces are perfect for storing towels and washcloths in baskets.
Don’t Forget Your Guests in Your Bathroom Design
When designing your bathroom for your family, you should think if your guests will be using the bathroom when they visit. Theses design decisions can be both functional and aesthetically. Functional space could be a basket or drawer you reserve for them or can be cleared out easily. The aesthetic design of your bathroom is a little easier and include a shower curtain and rugs that are neutral and easily cleaned or replaced.
Bathroom Lighting
The amount and use of light in a bathroom is one of the most important things to consider when picking a color pallet or fixture placements. If you’re leaning toward darker tones, then make sure there’s enough natural light coming in from a window or you add additional lights. In a bathroom without windows or with fewer light fixtures, on the other hand, keep the walls clean.
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