Bathroom Design Tips

Thursday, 5 May 2011

Six Tips to Forge a Cozy Bathroom - To Bring in Green Rather Than Chase It

A modern bathroom design should include an over-all functional layout, sound color assortment, careful bathroom products selection and small accessories complement apart from reasonable segregation for relief, shower, laundry and make-up.

I think nobody will overlook the importance of a bathroom but how to make your bathroom as cozy as you think it to be? I would like to share with you some tips. Hope they will be helpful.

First, make yourself closely contact with mother nature.

Green will always be our pursuit, without which life is meaningless. No doubt that naturalism is the most overwhelming design style today, which is not only embodied in material selection, product shape and color positioning but also in space planning and artistic conception construction. Green is the biggest comfort to soul in this grey city.

Slowly appreciating the natural scene outside as bathing, where will your train of thoughts go along with the breeze when your heart and soul dissolved in the fresh and green right outside the window? Nature is beauty and this beauty lies in the pursuit of harmony rather than deliberate polishing.

Second, "L" shape layout.

Under the guideline of simple but decent, to adopt a "L" shape bathroom layout so thus to break the over-enclosed bathroom private style in terms of space. Position the square and spacious bathtub right behind the window and arrange the storage rack by the two sides of the vanity, to reflect the hiding elegancy by rusticity and geniality.

Third, moisture-proof furniture.

In a bathroom of naturalism style, whether or not the furniture is stocky or delicate or even simple, solid wood should be the first and best material choice. As there are always be moisture in the bathroom, forever to choose the moisture-proof furniture in case of future trouble.

Fourth, natural scene outside the window.

A visible scene should be the most attractive factor for a bathroom.

A bringing-in of open-air plants, sun shine and cloud shadow by a large window rather than to chase nature by going outside, you will obtain the feeling of bathing in nature when taking your shower. Be remember to make the window as large as possible.

Fifth, make the small area with more taste.

A small area do not need to chase luxury, but should fulfill the aesthetic enjoyment when meeting the owner's basic requirements.

A chic design could also apply to small area bathroom. Subtly separate the washing area and the shower area to make the whole bathroom stay clean and in order. The adopting of water-proof wooden floor make the bathroom more natural and decent. Still apply pure color as the main hue, appearing clearer and more vivacious with wide area of white and and lemon color.

Last but not least, color selection.

Light colors are more go with a small area space or oppression will be felt visually and mentally. But only using white color has not been a wise decision. Why not assort it with bright yellow, light purple or light blue? Better effects must be presented.

Renovate Your Small Bathroom - Tips And Tricks

Planning to renovate your small bathroom? It may be cheaper and more educational to do some research first on the specific design and layout that you need. Make sure that your new model is more practical, efficient and comfortable than the last since you are working on a limited area. To an extent, it helps to get some expert advice but there are several things that you can easily do yourself to save costs and get the job done exactly like you wanted.

Questions to Consider

Is your small bathroom's layout accessible and convenient? Check how much available floor space you have and determine if it is adequate enough for you to do typical bathroom activities. There may be some furniture, fixtures and items that stick out on pathways reducing functionality. Determine how much more floor space you can save by adding counter space and how much more counter space you can save by adding storage space.

What problems need to be fixed? Look for signs of deterioration or damage in fixtures, the floor, walls and other items. Cracks, peeled paint, chips, grout deterioration, broken tiles and dimming lights need to be replaced or retouched to improve the overall appearance of your bathroom. Remember that the bathroom is usually moister and humid compared to other parts of the house so it is ideal to consider how these elements can make materials more susceptible to damage.

Are there possible cosmetic changes to be made to expand the small size of the bathroom? Look for items and features that seem to dwarf your small bathroom. You can get rid of clutter by taking them out or storing in cabinets and shelves when not in use. Some fixtures and decorations may be too large which make the room seem smaller. The color of the room may also be affecting how the eyes perceive its size and might need to be changed.

What Works for You?

There is no universal method or layout that applies to all small bathrooms. You should know how to renovate according to your bathrooms needs as well as considering the structures and features already existing. It may cost you more to tear down walls, rip up tile flooring and break down walls to increase window size. There may be alternate cheaper ways such as replacing or rearranging. Your renovation may simply involve replacing the small sink with a big pedestal model. You can add mirrors and lights into the room to make it look bigger. You may also take out fixtures to free up more space such as the bathtub and large decorative plants. All changes to be made should depend on what you have and what works best for you and your budget.