Get Rid of the Ugly Bathroom with a Re-Design
Is your ugly bathroom keeping you up at night just thinking about it? When it comes to refining the design of your bathroom, essentially it is a give and take improvement process.
Since there are so many different ways to actually design your bathroom, there is no one correct solution to this dilemma. What someone may consider being a welcoming space; others may interpret as being an uninviting, crowded or even a downright ugly bathroom. Don’t fret though. There is help in refining the design of your less than perfect bathing area, it does however require a little bit of soul searching and the proper application of fundamental bathroom design principles.
For some reason some homeowners believe you are either born with a design gene or there is some hidden element or special technique that will miraculously transform their bathroom into the perfect oasis. Unfortunately, there is no magic design pill that will make this happen. In essence what you will be trying to achieve will require you to balance the finer points of fixtures, fitting, and bathroom furnishings to mesh with the overall design style you are trying to create in your bathroom. Sounds complicated? Well it’s not that difficult if you know how to design, remodel and build your bathroom to address your most common needs.
It should go without saying that when refining the design of your bathroom, you will be starting with the preliminary layout of your present space as a starting point. In the beginning of the bathroom refinement process you are looking for possible design, layout or usage flaws that need to be addressed to improve the quality of your bathroom experience. Decisions both large and small must be made when choosing new bathroom fittings. There are many factors to consider as you revise your bathroom design such as size, location, style, type, material and color. Other important considerations to think about includes special design features you may want to incorporate, convenience, and user access to the various stations in your bathroom. A word of warning for the instant gratification crowd, you will be required to change the layout a few times as you get new ideas but this can be easily achieved with any free or online bathroom design program.
Since there are only four major stations in your bathroom and they are essentially interrelated, you must decide which area causes the most grief and start with that design element and then systemically work your way down to the other design components that need to be looked into. From bathroom storage systems, plumbing fixtures, countertops and vanities, they must all be thought out and addressed to add convenience and support to your everyday bathroom tasks. Bear in mind when picking out fixtures and finishes that these décor elements must harmonize with your bathroom accessories. And don’t forget to look into any special amenities that you may want to add like heated tile floors or warm rails for your towels. If you have a shared bathroom, one solution is to compartmentalize its various functions to increase the usability, privacy and flow of the space.
The surface materials you choose are important because they set the mood for your bathroom. Lighting aids in usability/safety and venting in the longevity of your bath. What separates the wan-a-bees from the individuals that actually create a beautiful and functional bathroom is their attention to detail. All of these details must be thought out and addressed to offer you the best solutions when refining the design of your bathroom. Well thought out details like wainscoting, display shelves or your choice of a framed or unframed bathroom mirror will make the difference between a less than satisfactory lavatory versus one that will leave a lasting impression on all those that enter it. And don’t forget the area surrounding your fixtures. For example, are your floor surfaces slip resistant and what about convenience? Is your towel rack and towel storage easily accessible from the shower? What about in your shower, how will you store soap and other toiletries like shampoo, salts and bubble bath?
More accidents happen in the bathroom that in any other room in the home, when refining the design of your bathroom you must consider whether or not the layout of the room renders space fundamentally safe and facilitates the movement and flow of everyday bathroom tasks. A functional option to consider is the performance of your plumbing fixtures, today’s water saving fixtures offer you both water conservation as well as performance so you can have your cake and eat it too. Type, style, size, shape and the choice of finishing materials in your bathroom can transform a utilitarian looking bathroom into a comfortable and pleasant living space where you can linger and reap the benefits of your refined bathroom style. So take a look at your bathroom and ask yourself, how can improve the usability and beauty of the space?
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