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Bath

Kim Harper Fortner
Kim Harper Fortner
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My tub is similar and my contractor wanted to run a seam of caulk all around the edge of the tub. I said no way, it would ruin the look of the tub. I only had them put caulk or silicone on each leg. It is very stable...I've had it for a year now and I was very scared at first thinking it might come loose. It hasn't wiggled. But mine is on tile?

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Reply to: My tub is similar and my contractor wanted to run a seam of caulk all around the edge of the tub. I said no way, it would ruin the look of the tub. I only had them put caulk or silicone on each leg. It is very stable...I've had it for a year now and I was very scared at first thinking it might come loose. It hasn't wiggled. But mine is on tile?

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tub shower on one wall

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notice tile as baseboard

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Solid slab shower

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1/2 bath from a closet

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xlg tub to build shower over in one enclosure

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ABOUT THE BENCH: Marble looks beautiful in showers, but it's too soft to use by itself in a shower bench's construction. The same is true of wood. These benches need the help of a metal bracket or custom metal tubing.

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BENCH: To meet most industry guidelines, shower benches should measure 17 to 19 inches off the finished shower floor. Occupational therapists may give me a measurement customized for a client's body. TRY TO HAVE A BENCH AS THE EDGE/SIDE OF THE TUB IN A SHOWER/TUB COMBO TO SIT AND SHAVE

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This is a great example of perfect ventilation placement. The fan is near the shower entry, and the glass doors and walls do not block steam and vapors from leaving the shower.

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FANS: Make sure shower panels leave room for ventilation. Notice how these glass panels do not go all the way to the top of the bathroom ceiling. Keep frameless glass installations from going floor to ceiling (unless it's a steam shower), so you get more air circulation. Modern Bathroom by Renewal Design-Build Renewal Design-Build Save to Ideabook Email Photo This is a great example of perfect ventilation placement. The fan is near the shower entry, and the glass doors and walls do not block steam and vapors from leaving the shower.

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Leviton Decora Electronic Countdown Timer

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. Install a fan timer. Find a fan timer with a one-hour setting and have your family use it with every shower. Tip: If you are building new construction, consider adding a remote timer so you can turn the fan on in the middle of the day or evening. It is also possible to wire in a dehumidistat as well, so the fan will run when needed.

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1. Get a great fan. A top-quality fan is a must in the quest for better indoor air quality. If you have a noisy fan, no one will want to use it. This Whisper Quiet Fan from Panasonic is my all-time favorite. I have been installing these for more than 12 years and have had only two complaints. Both times my clients complained that the fan was broken, but in both cases the fan was fine — it was just so quiet they couldn't hear it!

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Pocket Doors: This project (actually was another project but it was a huge door) used a track system by Häfele America Company called the Hawa Junior, which is a favorite of architects. The track is made from extruded aluminum, which is stable, uniform and lightweight. The trolleys roll on two nylon wheels with ball bearings — a combination that makes for low rolling resistance and quiet operation.

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like the marble surround for tub, would like contrasting color on vanity like contrasting island in a kitchen

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want tallest counter height, helps back

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Your bath could be slightly wider than the typical 5 feet. If this is the case, you can install a longer tub or create a niche, as in this design.

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KITCHEN BATH BEDROOM LIVING DINING OUTDOOR KIDS OFFICE STORAGE EXTERIOR LIGHTING DECOR MORE… Bathrooms Bathroom Workbook Small Spaces Key Design Measurements Key Measurements to Make the Most of Your Bathroom Fit everything comfortably in a small or medium-size bath by knowing standard dimensions for fixtures and clearances Steven Randel Houzz Contributor and author of the upcoming book, Good Bones: Home Design... More Email Comment124Bookmark4k+Like146EmbedPrint Click "Embed" to display an article on your own website or blog. Bathrooms come in second to kitchens as places where considerable attention is given to layouts and finishes, and size doesn’t limit the quality of their design. Learning a few key dimensions and common fixture sizes — and understanding that a compact space can work to your advantage — will inspire you to embrace these intimate spaces as opportunities to create unique and delightful rooms. Eclectic Bathroom by Incorporated Incorporated Save to Ideabook Email Photo Because less material is required for a smaller bathroom, you may be able to upgrade your finishes, since you are buying less. This smart and se...

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more using wall space for storage, great way to get xtra storage in a small bath

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A better rendition of my current vanity/cabinets.

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Trimming out the tub area makes it look nicer too for a shower/tub combo and again can hide shower rod/curtain behind the ceiling wall enclosure

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Love the granite ? around the tub

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LOVE those handles

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Similar to what I'm going for, but that rough edge tile would be a bear to clean!

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This is Bain Ultra's Meridian 60 tub.

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Holly Durocher Design This is a custom glass, frameless shower door.

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this one looks more custom versus old school shower/tub combo. Definitely no subway tiles for me though. Classic... classically ugly!

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Yes, this looks nice, but with arch at ceiling and curtain - hate water stained glass

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.... sort of the thing I want, but different tile for sure

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The arch at the ceiling... could be done to hide the shower curtain rod....

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Want a tub that is partly sunken, good height to sit on swing legs around and get in/out of

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“Wainscoting. Tile or wood wainscoting in bathrooms is set to standard height at 45 to 48 inches. This typically allows for the vanity or cabinets to be placed just under for a clean, uniform look.”

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LIke the idea of wall treatment with gloss paint for easy-wipe clean

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LOVE THE DRAWERS WITH CARVE OUT AROUND PLUMBING

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love the arch and tub surround, but mostly the tub shower combo

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shower/tub combo, curtain, vs. glass,

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old school curtain... but no glass to clean, which is a bear!

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shower tub combo

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shower tub combo

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shower/tub combo

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shower/tub combo

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Teak wood shower seats

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