Bath Shower Home Design

Whether you’re building from scratch or renovating, when designing a bathroom the type of tiles you choose will have a huge effect on the overall look, feel and functionality of the space. With so many varieties and styles to choose from, the first step is deciding on the look you want to go for – modern, traditional, or maybe something more decorative? Once you’ve decided on a style, you will also need to consider practical aspects such as the size and layout of your bathroom and of course, your budget! WHAT WORKS, WHERE? Before talking about the different ways to tile a bathroom and how to add features or character, it’s important to understand the fundamentals of size, so here’s a quick guide. BATHROOM FLOOR TILES Traditionally, smaller format tiles are used on a floor, because of the “fall”. This means that when there’s water on the floor, it will make its way to the floor waste or drain. This is especially important in the shower, where water pooling can be an issue. For this re...

I think we can all agree that the bathroom can pose significant “decorating” challenges to the layperson. Would you agree? It’s typically such a small space designed largely for utilitarian purposes. While many large and spacious sitting-room- esque bathrooms exist (and good for you if you have those!), they aren’t the norm. In general, bathrooms must squeeze a lot of function into a rather small footprint . View in gallery View in gallery It is this challenge that makes bathroom decorating so important. It’s a space that many people use, so it should be pleasant and well styled. But “decorate” can feel like a loaded word sometimes. In its utilitarian role, a bathroom calls for non-traditional forms of decorating. In fact, I’ve discovered that, often, successful bathrooms are less decorated and more designed. In this article, we’ll look at several ways of how to decorate a bathroom without clutter. View in gallery How to Decorate a Long, Narrow Bathroom A common bathroom layout is ...