A well-designed bathroom exemplifies balance between form and function — not an easy feat when you consider that each and every bathroom is unique in every way. DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Southern Rhode Island takes a look at some of the most common pain points bathroom designers encounter during the design stage, and how they’re resolved with minimal impact to the bathroom cost.
- Poor Lighting. Inadequate lighting can make your bathroom not only impractical but unsafe. You need lighting for everything from navigation to daily grooming. It can make spots that need cleaning difficult to spot. One of the first things addressed during the design stage is the lighting plan. Ambient lighting, task lighting, vanity lighting…all of these serve a purpose and should be planned to make the bathroom illuminated in all the right places.
- Inadequate Ventilation. The bathroom is one of the most humid areas in the house, therefore it requires adequate ventilation as a minimum. Problems like “sweating” walls, lingering odors, and bathroom mirrors that are constantly foggy are indicators that the bathroom needs better ventilation. It doesn’t take much for a bathroom remodeling designer to calculate the bathroom’s required ventilation, but its benefits are immense. Properly ventilation can also help prevent issues like mold and mildew growth.
- Not Enough Floor Space. Bathrooms are often among the smallest rooms in the house, which means bathroom real estate can be a premium. This where good design yet again saves the day. Wall-mounted toilets and sinks, shower conversions, glass partitions can all help make more efficient use of bathroom floor space and reduce visual clutter.
- Outdated Look. Ever stepped inside a bathroom and felt like you’ve been transported to a different time, but not in a good way? It means the bathroom in question is already outdated — not necessarily old, but perhaps the owner just happened to have made design choices based on trends that have since died down. Fortunately, this is entirely preventable during the design stage. Going with classic elements like subway tiles is a good start, because they work well with any decor and are not associated with any particular era. A neutral color palette can also have the same effect, and it won’t be difficult to give the bathroom a change-up every once in a while if you need a visual refresh.
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DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Southern Rhode Island offers a wide range of professional remodeling services, including bath and shower remodeling. To get started with a no-obligation consultation and a bathroom quote, call us at (401) 399-3917 or contact us online!
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