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

Bidets

Washlets

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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