Designing Your Dream 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 Liveor Want to Live Who uses the bathroom? How is it used? How would I like to use it?

My Office

Before had extremely large tub in master bathroom and my clients never took baths.

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After Remodel – Large spa shower with two shower heads.

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Turned tub to make ample space for shower.

Tub with luxurious bubble technology and heated back.

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Back-to-back vanities so no need to share countertop space

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A tub with dramatic steps for a client who takes a bath every day.

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A vanity designed for small grand kids with space for a step stool.

#2

The Right Floor Plan 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 with much larger shower

and tub turned 90 degrees

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.

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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.

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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

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Allow natural light in with skylights & high windows

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Enhance light with the reflection of glass

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Improve general lighting with ample recessed cans and task lighting over vanity

Use dimmers

My OfficeFrameless glass

My OfficeBeautiful light fixtures

My OfficeRecessed can lights in

soffit or decorative light fixtures create adequate

task lighting

#5

Maximize Storage

My Office

Divide sink cabinets with matching storage

cabinetry.

Drawers under sink

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.

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Window seat provides storage

and matching hamper .

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Open area with floating glass

shelves.

Before

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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 OfficeHand shower with

slide bar is adjustable for any

height.

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Single lever handles.

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Grab bars are becoming more

decorative.

My OfficeShower Seat

My OffShower seat with control

on side.

My OfficeCurbless Shower

Moving wall tub

#7

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,

music therapy, aromatherapy, and almost anything you can think of.

Heated Floors with thermostat

control

Unique sink or other elements

Bidets

Washlets

Candles, Towels, ….

Dream Bathrooms

• The Way That You Live – or Want to Live• The Right Floor Plan• 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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