10 things to know when designing a bathroom presentation
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Ten Things To Know When Designing a Bathroom
Presented by Wendy Albee & The Master Builders Assoc.NKBA, NW Eco Building Guild, Remodeler Council of MBA
#1
Design it for……
The Way that You Live Who uses the bathroom? How is it used? How often?
My Office
Before had large corner tub in master bathroom and my clients never took baths.
My Office
After Remodel – Longer vanity with additional storage tower.
My Office
Before shower was small because of tub.
My Office
After Remodel – Larger shower with angled door.
My Office
A tub with dramatic steps for a client who takes a bath every day.
My Office
A vanity designed for small grand kids with space for a step stool.
#2
The Right Floorplan Make a priority list Write down the room measurements on a blank
piece of paper Mark the existing plumbing Remember walls can be removed or opened up
My Office
After Remodel – Floor plan of larger shower
and longer vanity without tub
My Office
Include linen cabinet and entry to closet in bathroom
Before
My Office
Bathroom with closet entry and new linen cabinet in bathroom.
Before
After
#3
The Illusion of Space
My OfficeBefore Remodel– Bathroom contained small room with tiny shower and toilet.
My Office
After Remodel – Removed walls of small shower room and used clear glass in expanded shower. Hid toilet with small pony wall.
My Office
Before Remodel – Small master bathroom that felt small with semi-opaque glass.
My Office
After Remodel – Small master bathroom feels larger with clear shower glass that is taller than normal.
Floating vanity adds to a sense of space
Horizontal tile design makes bathroom feel wider.
My OfficeHorizontal tile design will create the illusion of height.
My Office
Monochromatic color scheme will create illusion of space.
My Office Small floor tiles make a room feel smaller.
Before
My Office Tile floor using larger tiles set on- pointe makes a room feel larger.
#4
Light It Up Natural Light General Lighting Task Lighting Ambient Lighting
My Office
Maximize natural light with large, semi-opaque windows
My Office
Allow natural light in with skylights & high windows
My Office
Enhance light with the reflection of glass
My Office
Improve general lighting with ample recessed cans and task lighting over vanity
Use dimmers
My OfficeRecessed can lights in
soffit or decorative light fixtures create adequate
task lighting
#5
Maximize Storage
My Office
Tall cabinets with double doors offer great storage
even in small spaces.
My Office
Tall cabinets that sit on counter provide extra
storage even in a powder room.
My OfficeRecessed
shelves in the wall can provide added storage
and be decorative at
the same time.
My Office New vanity made to look
like an old dresser.
My Office
Open area with floating glass
shelves.
Before
My Office
Medicine cabinets like this one from Robern provide
outlets with mirrored back and lift up feature.
#6
Universal Design Design a bathroom for everyone to use From young children to older adults Ensure a safe environment
My Office
Hand shower with slide bar is
adjustable for any height
My Office
Single lever handles.
My Office
Grab bars are becoming more
decorative.
My OfficeShower Seat
My OfficeCurbless Shower
Moving wall tub
Save Energy & Water
Did you know?
Your bathroom uses 75% of the water in your home Traditional toilet uses 3.5 gal. of water -- 1/3 of the water
in your home Save 67% of water by using dual flush toilet
Dual Flush Toilet
Uses 1.28-1.6 gallons of water for
full flush &
Only .8 gallons for light flush
Water Sense Products
Energy Star Light Fixtures
#8
Future is Technology
Science of Water & Sound
VibrAcoustic® Hydrotherapy
Chromatherapy
Colors That Soothe
Mirrors with TVs
LED Backlit Mirrors
Ultimate Toilet: Numi Toilet by
Kohler
• Motion activated seat• Air dryer• Heated seat• Feet warmer• Plays music
#9
Low Maintenance Epoxy Grout Solid surface countertop Undermount sink One-piece toilet Tiled base molding
#10
Spa Features
Multiple Shower Sprays
Overhead Rain Shower
Luxurious Tubs with bubble technology, heated backs,
and aromatherapy
Heated Floors with thermostat
control
Unique sink or other elements
Candles, Towels, ….
Ten Points
• The Way That You Live• The Right Floorplan• The Illusion of Space•Light It Up• Maximize Storage• Universal Design• Save Energy & Water• Future is Technology• Low Maintenance• Spa Features
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