If you've run out of bathroom space in your home, but moving is out of the question, it's time to remodel. Adding a new bathroom you need will give you the space you need without the expense and stress of finding a whole new place to live. While you're designing your new bathroom, use the tips below to achieve the perfect combination of form and function.
Add Plenty of Natural Light
If you haven't given natural light any thought, you need to. In fact, you should be putting as much thought into the natural lighting as you are into the artificial lighting for your new bathroom. Natural light helps reduce mold growth, reduces the need for artificial lighting, and makes your bathroom look much larger. Not only that, but if you add windows, you'll get plenty of fresh air as well. When designing your new bathroom, make sure you add at least one window. You can also bring in the light by installing a skylight in your bathroom.
Give Your Bathroom Some Privacy
If you're going to be adding a guest bathroom, make sure you give it some privacy. Of course, you want the guest bathroom to be close enough for your guests to use while they're in your home. However, you don't want the bathroom to be so close to the entertainment space that you can see the toilet while you're serving dinner or hear the sounds coming from the bathroom while you're entertaining the other guests. If possible, choose an area of the home that allows easy access and a bit of privacy.
Keep the Toilet in Its Own Space
When you design your new bathroom, you want to make the space as efficient as possible. That's why you need to keep the toilet in its own space. Having your toilet installed in a separate space will allow multiple people to use the bathroom at the same time. For instance, someone can be using the toilet while another person is brushing their teeth or applying their makeup.
Go Beyond Frameless for Your Shower
If you're going to have a stand-alone shower in your new bathroom, go beyond frameless. While frameless shower enclosures are a great way to reduce bathroom maintenance and open up the area, there's one more thing you can do to get the most out of your shower experience. You can go curbless, as well. Going curbless will allow you the freedom to walk right into your shower without worrying about curbing that you can stub your toe on or that needs to be cleaned on a weekly basis.
For more ideas, work with a bathroom design company like Ellis Design Group, LLC.
