Bathrooms
like the window by shower Showers that are 36 inches (92 centimeters) deep and 48 inches (122 centimeters) wide are very comfortable for most people, especially if they have a built-in seat. Beyond that there is certainly no limit, but going over 60 inches (152 centimeters) in width and depth will lose the sense of enclosure that defines a shower and make most people uncomfortable.
Guest room baths: A wall-mounted vanity will give you some undersink storage while visually opening up your bathroom space, since you can see the floor all the way back. If storage isn't such a huge issue, but the feeling of being crowded is what's bothering you in your small bathroom, this solution is still better than a pedestal sink because of the storage space. And it isn't any harder than hanging wall cabinets in the kitchen.
Task Lighting is the light by which you can best see yourself. “Proper task lighting at the mirror is important,” says lighting designer Randall Whitehead. He recommends using a pair of sconces mounted at eye level on either side of the mirror to provide shadowless illumination. This creates the best scenario for makeup application, shaving, tooth care and so on.
Tip: Avoid adding a light above the mirror. That includes recessed lighting in the ceiling. “That would throw a strong light onto your forehead and cast deep shadows below your eyes, nose and chin,” Whitehead says. “Not only is this light ineffective for shaving or applying makeup, it can visually age you by 10 years. People should look their best when they look at their reflection.”
AFTER: Sconces on large mirrors at the sink vanities now offer functional task lighting. Recessed cans on dimmers provide ambient light for whatever mood is desired. Dimmers are especially useful in the tub area, where relaxation and romance are priorities. Wall sconces offer additional ambient and decorative light.
I like this clean look. This kids' bathroom is simple and streamlined. "The tile is sanded glass, installed vertically as a modern take on bamboo pattern," Clarke says. By working hard to get the materials flush with the drywall, he eliminated the need for trim pieces that would have taken away from the clean and crisp look. The wainscoting, floor and counter are Lagos Azul limestone. A bifold glass door protects the rest of the bathroom from splashing when someone showers, but won't make bathers feel closed in. "The door folds back so you don’t feel like you are bathing in an aquarium,"
if you're looking to create a streamlined bathroom, that curb will stand out. And if you're a wheelchair user, that small obstacle may just as well be a "Do Not Enter" sign. Not all bathrooms can accommodate a curbless shower, but when I'm looking over a bath to be renovated it's one of the first options I explore. A curbless shower is a subtle touch that creates a seamless look and broadcasts the amount of thought that went into a bath design.
Though curbless showers tend to show up in modern baths, there's no rule that says a traditional bath can't go curbless. Their unbroken appearance and importance when it comes to aging in place and universal access make them an important consideration, regardless of a bath's design style. I like the wood & countertop combo 00 also for kitchen
floating vanity. Adding some light under a vanity makes for a great night feature and brings another layer of lighting to the room. Some tile is so shiny that it acts like a mirror under the vanity, so make sure that the bottom of your vanity is not littered with job tags, addresses or overspray from finishing. Tip: If you want a more even glow from the lighting, consider shining the light toward the back wall instead of straight down. This creates a little less light but a more even glow.
True to the golden ratio, dividing shelves into thirds tends to look best. When it comes to niches, I'm a firm believer in following this rule. Tip: Most glass looks slightly green. If you want a whiter glass, choose a low-iron version, like starphire glass.
guest bathrooms: smaller bathroom, upgrade your finishes, since you are buying less. The airy floating vanity and white fixtures have clean and precise lines. medicine cabinet stretches over the toilet, providing generous storage. Note that the lighting built into the cabinet is a tall and narrow strip. Lighting fixtures placed on both sides of mirrors are ideal. You want even illumination from each side when grooming, and this arrangement is a good solution.
The most common bathroom layout is the single plumbed wall. All fixtures are lined up and served from one compact source of drains, water supplies and venting. This saves on plumbing installation and provides efficient distribution of heated water, especially when the wall is near a water heater. These walls need to be constructed of 2-by-6 studs, rather than 2-by-4s, mainly to accommodate the larger vent stack for the toilet.
Notice that a shower curtain or door has not been installed in this bathroom yet. Carefully consider which you choose. For example, a shower curtain might make taking a bath more comfortable, but a clear glass shower door might make the room feel larger.
Barrier-free entrance and the shower drain is along the back wall, with a clean and simple rectangular grate.
When space is extremely limited, you can have a solution like this bathroom. An oval-shaped sink and cabinet are nestled into a concave wall. The toilet is snugly placed next to the shower, but there is enough space to enter and exit through the glass doors. The architects have even managed to insert a conventional medicine cabinet in the niche above the sink.
faux wood tile floor in shower
Multiple Bocci Pendants asymmetrical location relative to the mirror to mix things up. Bocci offers an endless number of configurations with different numbers of pendants, which can be customized to fit your particular space.
Prices reduced to $80-60. Replacing your current drain cover with a decorative model, such as these from Designer Drains, can make even the blandest shower look a little fancier.
towel ladder for Serena & Lily & lots of other good coastal decor: http://www.serenaandlily.com/Bath/Bath-By-Color-Whitewashed-Teak-Ladder
1/2 glass panel for shower/tub Interesting: 3 bands of decorative tile -- more dramatic.
Like the Free-standing sink. Exploit corners. Corner shower enclosures are one of the best decorating tools for bathrooms that refuse to conform to standard dimensions. Wall-hung furniture is also a boon for creating the illusion of space, as your eye can see the floor right to the wall.
Wall-hung sink/vanity. warm and cocooning this deep taupe shade is in this walk-in shower room. The soft washes of light simply add to the spa-like ambience.
12 x 24 Tweed Boardwalk Taupe. GREAT tile for bathrooms http://www.architecturalceramics.com/products/tweed
12 x 24 Tweed Seagull GREAT tile for bathrooms http://www.architecturalceramics.com/products/tweed
12 x 24 Tweed Weastcoast Grey. GREAT tile for bathrooms http://www.architecturalceramics.com/products/tweed
really like the cabinetry
Innovations TempAssure Tub and Shower Trim with Volume Control - $174.17reduced from $354 Practically speaking, this tub and shower trim allow precise temperature control of your water. Design-wise, the valves and faucet look clean and classic, and complement different decorating styles — a bonus when you’re considering resale value.
Benches. Shower benches have lots of practical uses, such as giving you a place to perch your leg when shaving. Thus, the top can sit a bit lower (16 in.) than typical seat height.
Showerheads: even a rainshower one, shouldn’t sit so low that you must crouch or so high that the water pelts you rather than gently raining down. A height of 6 ft., 6 in. is typical, but this can be adjusted
When placing the paper holder, the tendency can be to picture the roll as hanging lower than it really should. Standard height is about 26 in. off the floor, which is closer to the height of the top of the tank than to the seat, recommend placing it on this level for a clean line, as done in this bathroom.
Designer secret: electrical outlets. the electrical for the vanity seems, well, to not exist at all -- the outlet is actually tucked next to the vanity cabinet, just below the lower edge of the sink counter. This way it’s still conveniently positioned for plugging in a blow-dryer or electric shaver but is visually hidden from many angles.
simplifying can make the design stronger: Simple shapes: They usually cost less, are easier to build and look beautiful unadorned. A simple material palette: two or three materials at most. Devise rules for how each will be used. By varying one material’s finish — from smooth to rough — you can achieve variety without complexity. Simple trim (or none) Simple windows: Choose two window sizes — one for large openings, one for small ones. Leave connections between materials exposed and expressive. Concealed joints are usually costly and time intensive to execute.
LOVE this bathroom. great sliding sojoi window
flooring: Slate is especially great for floors, because it is naturally slip resistant. To clean slate, just use a mild cleanser that isn’t abrasive. Cost: You can find tiles that cost less than $10 per square foot.
NKBA recommends a space about 36 by 66 inches, with a 32-inch-wide doorway. Tip: If you're worried about the bottom of your toilet scratching your floor tile or hardwood during installation, consider using scraps of Kerdi waterproofing membrane on the bottom of the toilet. Anything that will stick to the toilet bottom — extra peel-'n-stick tiles, scraps of linoleum, etc. — can work.
use ladder for towels
floating vanity
five frameless medicine cabinets have been placed together to create not only a lot of storage but a nearly seamless mirror surface.
floating vanity
Powder room: Note: counter goes across entire length of wall. Large, metallic wall tiles add luster to the small space, and a silver-framed mirror reflects the dancing koi on the quirky wallpaper. Note the off-center placement, balanced by a minimalist black pendant light. Wallpaper: Derwent (W5796-04), Osborne & Little, The Elephant Room; pendant light: Sphere,
Vanity: NOELLE ROGOVIN / ARTIST & TORRCO DESIGN CONSULTANT It is the Leonie by Ronbow 23"
the designer fit a double sink, a tub for two and a shower stall into one 8- by 9-foot bathroom.
like floating vanity. Designing your bathroom to increase light levels and avoid shadows and glare is always tricky. The first line of defense is usually at the vanity. Always consider wall sconces at the appropriate height as a first option. Place these lights on either side of the mirror so as to evenly reflect light toward you. This eliminates any shadows that will occur with only pot lights or downlighting. Ideally, opt for LED lighting for maximum light output.
Side lighting doesn't have to be traditional wall sconces to work successfully. Consider decorative pendants like these.
Linear Drains features a linear drain from Quick Drain USA. This drain is one of my top picks and recommendations on most jobs. The narrow profile and the fact that it's also a primary shower drain make it one of the best options out there. Tip: When working with standard 3/8-inch-thick tile, I plan on a 1 1/4-inch finished wall build-out (off the stud framing) to factor in a combination of the 1/2-inch backer board, waterproofing, tile thinset and tile thickness. Plan your build-out before installing the drain so you can put the drain tight to the wall, as shown here. If you have not picked your tile yet, hold off on installing the drain until you have.
wall tile from Daltile. It is called 'Naturalplus Botticino." Botticino Marble Splitface (a stone accent wall).
wall-mounted toilets take up less floor space and are so much easier to clean around than standard floor-mounted toilets.
Take the stress out of selecting paint colors for a bathroom by pulling a favorite hue or hues from your tile. The cabinet color here is an excellent selection. Paired with plenty of white, it looks crisp and clean against the brick. Sample palette: Get a similar look with Belle Grove Spruce, Tropical Bay and Brown Buzz, all from Valspar.
Sample palette: Get a similar look with Silvery Moon, Buxton Blue and Paper White, all from Benjamin Moore.
Using color is one of the best ways to highlight interesting architecture. This bathroom is by no means a large, light-filled space, so it might have been tempting to stick to an all-white palette, but then the interesting angles would have been lost. And while this is a fairly bold shade of blue, it has a good amount of gray in it, so it doesn’t feel heavy or overly bright. Mix in other light neutral shades and perhaps a dash or two of color via linens and accessories, as shown here.
door with translucent panels. floating vanity
Shower Curtains Soften the surfaces. Great swaths of fabric (waterproofed or backed with a water-resistant liner) can temper the overall aesthetic of a bathroom that’s in danger of becoming too harsh or sterile. This classic, serene design, with a harmonious blend of marble, tiles and dove-gray paint, is softer and less clinical thanks to the beautiful floor-length shower curtain that runs the length of the bath.
like the drawer under sink variety. Add additional 3 drawers on right side where towels are.
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