If you’re not seriously considering a full blown bathroom renovation but you think that your bathroom could use a fresh makeover, you might be feeling a little bitoverwhelmed by the challenge ahead. It may be hard to know where to start, butit’s worth remembering that your bathroom can be much more impactful if youthink carefully about what you want.
Here, you'll find tips to assist you in creating a bathroomthat expresses your taste and personality
Figure Out Your Innate Style
Considering your tastes in other areas, look for styleselsewhere that you gravitate to. Look at your wardrobe, your favorite fashionicons, or the movies you watch. Are you sentimental? Minimalist? Goofy?Consider your renovation project a true chance to flaunt your personality andthe items you love.
Take Cues From the Pros
As you search the internet, magazines or designer showrooms, keep a small notebook dedicated to jotting down what inspires you most. At this stage don't get overwhelmed by trying to recreate an exact look that you may have fallen in love with. Use the notes you take as insightful ideas to help you get on the right track. It only takes a few design elements to make your signature bathroom theme statement. Other places to look to get your creative juices flowing are luxury hotels, on trend restaurants, guest houses or a home you admire. Take photos or clippings whenever you can and make a dream board or mind movie with your favorite items.
Be Realistic About Space
It makes no sense trying to cram each and every design element or bathroom accessory you love into your bathroom, especially if your space is limited. Freestanding sinks or floating shelves may be better suited to a small bathroom where every inch counts. In a more spacious bathroom his and hers sinks and vanity space may be an option. Your use of color, fixtures and textures can work to make your bathroom feel roomier and more functional if your square footage is limited or can make your bathroom feel warmer and less sterile if it has plenty of room.
Aim for Visual Impact
For those persons who love to make a statement, choice of the bathroom color palette will be a top priority. In order to bring a bathroom to life there are many options besides using bold color on the bathroom wall. There is no pick from the color wheel that is off limits.
Neutral colors, crisp white with bright accent pieces and clean lines are popular choices for bathroom style. Save eye-catching colors for the smallest items in the room. But for a more classic look, opt for a small, clearly defined block of dramatic color. Dark colors, such as charcoal or cocoa, can offer a dramatic contrast to vanities, especially when balanced with white trim and white bathroom accessories.
Focus on Functionality and Efficiency
When choosing bathroom flooring, think about who will use the space; porcelain tiles is magnificent for an adult bathroom, but not ideal for older household members and young children who may be prone to slip and fall.
Powerful ventilation is needed to get moisture out of the bathroom of the house. Specifically, the Institute for Domestic Ventilation (HVI) recommends that bathrooms smaller than 100 square feet have an exhaust fan that provides 1 CFM (cubic feet per minute) per square foot (approximately eight air changes per hour). Toilets, showers and bathtubs need 50 CFM each according to HVI.
Additionally, a hot tub needs 100 CFM. An average American uses 70 gallons of water indoors every day per person, and 25 percent of that water goes down the drain when we flush the toilet chain, says Diana Schrage, senior interior designer at Kohler. They are still outdated and inefficient models, he says. A high-efficiency toilet can save up to 16,000 gallons of water per year for an average family of four and does not compromise flush power when choosing a high-efficiency toilet.
Look for a high-efficiency toilet that uses less than 2 gallons per flush. The average is 5 gallons per flush. By selecting an efficient faucet, you can save 45 percent more water compared to older standard fittings, which equates to approximately 14,000 gallons of water per year for an average family of four, says Schrage. Choosing whether to choose a freestanding or built-in bathroom is an important initial decision when choosing the best bathroom for you.
Plan for Specialized Bathroom Needs
If you need to bathe young children or apply make-up every morning then you might need to consider the various bathroom supplies you need to have readily on hand. Or perhaps yours is a family bathroom which must have various zones of functional space for different persons and functions. Sometimes more than one person may need to use the facilities at the same time. In that case, everyone may not be comfortable being on the loo while watching their family member lather in the shower while singing Diamonds by Rihanna.
Family bathrooms have several users, of course, sometimes at the same time, while en-suite bathrooms or wet rooms will see the daily use of a couple or a single occupant.
Maintenance
In addition to coping with traffic from all users, a bathroom must be kept hygienic, as well as dealing with splashes and moisture without becoming slippery or wearing out. These steps will help you take into account all the information you need to choose the right bathroom vanity. Choose an experienced designer who can manage the entire process and ensure they provide dimensional drawings to help you visualize the space. Wooden accessories are a stylish luxury bathroom trend, but before installing rustic-style wood paneling or choosing an oak-fronted vanity, make sure it has had the right treatment to protect it from moisture and water, which could lead to a quick-start wood rot.
To Wrap It Up
Since there are so many bathroom design ideas to choose from, how you plan your ideal bathroom layout will depend on many factors. But how to choose a bathroom vanity that not only looks good but marks everything from your list of needs? Do you follow the main trends in bathrooms or do you dedicate yourself? We hope we've helped you decide on those elements that will make your bathroom your favorite place in the house. Choosing a bathroom is a big investment and it's not something you want to do again anytime soon.
