Bathrooms and Toilets are essential spaces in our homes. Today there are a vast array of design features that can help us create custom spaces which meet practical needs and create a space to relax.
Where do we begin? First, decide how many bathrooms you need for family and visitors, and if the toilet will be separate. Secondly, consider if you’d like to include a powder room close to the living areas for guests. This may be a great way to maintain privacy for your family!
For each bathroom you will need to decide what you’d like to include in your bathroom:
- Bathtub / No Bathtub
- Single Basin / Double Basin
- Shower / Double Shower / Shower over Bath (ideal for a smaller bathroom)
- Toilet or Bidet
- Built In Storage and/or Vanity only storage
Once you decide on the above inclusions you need to consider your aesthetic as you make the following choices.
- Paint colour / Wallpaper
- Tiles – Floor, Wall/Shower and Feature Tiles
- Lighting – Recessed Lighting, Feature Lighting or Both
- Basin and Shower Hardware – Black, Brass, Chrome and so on.
Don’t forget to think about whether you want a handheld shower head, rain shower or both! The options seem endless but by narrowing the field according to your aesthetic from the get-go, and embracing your budget, you will be a step ahead of the process!
As you consider colours and features remember a bathroom is a small space. How you utilise colours and mirrors, lay tiles and the type of glass you use, can create the illusion of the space being larger than its footprint thus giving you a more luxurious feel. Working with your Custom Home Builder and/or Interior Designer can help you identify how your desires and tastes can be woven into the layout and design to create the Bathroom Haven you desire!