There’s more to designing a bathroom than just the aesthetics.
Interior designers are sharing their best tips with us, based on flaws they’ve seen themselves.
Design first for functionality, then have fun withpaint colorsandtile choices.
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These are the best designer tips to consider before designing your next bathroom space.
Imagine how you’ll move throughout the space each day and how you’ll want it to perform.
How yourbathroom looks is important, but not as important as how you’ll use it every day.
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Gabriela Eisenhart, founder ofSilo Studios, agrees.
She recommends first determining your day-to-day routine and the function of the bathroom before purchasing any materials.
How many people will be using the bathroom?
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How often will it be used?
What kinds of outlets and lighting options will you need access to?
These questions will also help guide your design.
Forgetting Ventilation
No one wants a smelly or musty bathroom.
To avoid mold and mildew,proper ventilationis integral when designing your space.
Things like open space above your shower door and high-quality exhaust fans are extremely important.
Not only is this step important for conserving time and materials, but also for your safety.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help either, Lisanin says.
Lisanin also suggests setting a realistic budget before buying any materials or products.
Details can always be added later.
Poor Material Selection
Eisenhart suggests investing in quality materials rather than opting for less expensive and temporary ones.
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These simple changes canrefresh your bathroomwithout the need for a full demo."
Garrison notes howgrout colorcan change the look of your tile.
Light gray grout will read similar to white grout without the constant staining issues.
Alayoutthat’s too cramped will always look cluttered, whether it’s organized or not.
