Designing a bathroom layout involves many considerations. You have to balance the features that you want to add with your budget and the floor space. In today’s post, the bathroom contractors at DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Hollywood share bathroom layout mistakes you should avoid when designing your new bathroom.
Choosing Oversized Fixtures
When choosing bathroom fixtures, you need to make sure they will all fit and allow room for you to move. Some homeowners make the mistake of choosing an oversized tub or shower enclosure, only to find out later that the bathroom is just too crowded. Bathrooms with tight spaces are also difficult to keep clean.
Forgetting About Swing Space
A typical bathroom has quite a few hinged doors, including the cabinets and the shower enclosure. A telltale sign of a poorly designed bathroom is when at least one of these hinged doors can’t open all the way. This can lead to all kinds of problems, from minor inconveniences to the risk of injury. For example, a glass shower door could shatter as it hits a hard edge.
Having the Door Open to a View of the Toilet
If there is a definitive list of the things that you should see when you open a bathroom door, the toilet isn’t on that list. It doesn’t have to be well-hidden, but the toilet also shouldn’t be in view if someone leaves the bathroom door open. If your bathroom remodeling plans allow for changes to the plumbing, position the toilet so it’s hidden behind an open bathroom door. Otherwise, incorporate an opaque partition that hides the toilet itself from sight, but not the rest of the bathroom.
Insufficient Storage
Bathroom design has to have a good balance between aesthetics and function. Focusing on aesthetics often leads to insufficient bathroom storage. Fortunately, there are many ways to optimize bathroom storage without compromising aesthetics. A recessed medicine cabinet can give your bathroom a more streamlined look. Your bathroom remodeler can help you with important design points, such as the minimum depth of a vanity. It is worth noting that storage is not just confined to the vanity. One of the advantages of working with a bathroom remodeler is that you can have custom storage solutions incorporated into the bathroom design.
Poor Lighting
There are four types of lighting that should be factored into your bathroom design:
1. Task Lighting — This is used for shaving or applying makeup.
2. Ambient Lighting — This is also known as “mood” lighting. If you often use the bathtub for relaxation, you’ll want to add a dimmer switch.
3. Accent Lighting — These lights are used to accentuate a focal point.
4. Natural Lighting — This is lighting that comes from a window or skylight.
There is no one-size-fits-all solution for bathroom lighting, as every bathroom has its own set of lighting needs. When in doubt, an experienced remodeler can help you with your bathroom lighting design.
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