Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Simple Guide to Bathroom Design

 
By: Dianne K Hudson

The bathroom is known to be one of the least priorities when decorating a home’s interior. Most people would first work on designing a living room, bedroom, or kitchen. Some would end up with a fully furnished and stylish living room but lacking in style and functionality in their bathrooms. When you try to think about it, a bathroom is one of the most important parts of the house. Here we spend most of our time getting ready and grooming ourselves. Thus, it matters that it is designed with function, comfort, and aesthetics in mind.
Consider the Space

Not all homes have a good amount of space, which is a blessing to any interior designer and homeowner. But, never consider the minimal space as a difficult challenge. You should just know where to get the right furniture and fixtures that will best fit the space that you have. If you want a modern bath vanity set, for example, make sure you measure the available space first. After which, you should finalize the right dimensions for the vanity set, tubs, and cabinets you will be purchasing. To be on the safe side, choose nothing bigger or smaller than the dimensions you have set.

Match Taps and Tapware
What some people overlook when they decorate bathrooms are the taps and tapware. You may want to make sure you’re putting in the effort in choosing the right taps and tapware, or you will end up changing them every so often to match the sink, tubs, and counter.

For contemporary vanity sets, most people will choose the ones with lever-type taps in chrome finish. These are the ones that come with sleek curves and sharp lines with a minimalistic design. However, not all bath vanities look great with this type of fixture. Others still opt for the crafty and intricately-designed taps. Sometimes old-fashioned taps will go great with modern sinks and counters. It all comes together to create a unique and stylish modern bath vanity.

Choose Durability and Easy Maintenance
With frequent use, wear and tear is inevitable. One of the most frequently used areas in our home is the bathroom. So, it’s always safe and worth the investment if you will buy bathroom fixtures that are built and designed for long-term use. You may have to spend extra for a reliable product, but in the long run, you will be avoiding recurring problems with your fixtures. Also, always remember to keep your bathroom clean to avoid moisture and mildew buildup.

Function and Aesthetics
The basic design of a modern bath vanity is the pedestal and basin combo. This is the standard white sink which is common in most households today. If function is the main factor you are looking for in a bathroom design, then you can simply pick from various designs of pedestal and basin combos. There are also common designs with tops and side splashes.

Nowadays, however, people are now incorporating aesthetic elements in the design. In this case, the popular vessel sinks that are placed above the counter would be an ideal choice. This would definitely combine function and aesthetics and give you an impressive contemporary vanity design.

 Bathroom Design