The Truths About Bathroom Design

What you may want to realize is that behind every myth you encounter about modern bathroom designs, there is a small speck of truth. You can learn from the mistakes of others and begin to build the bathroom that you've always wanted, but just didn't know how to plan or to build. Here are five main truths that you can keep in mind as you begin to change your bathroom from where it is now to where to you want it to be.

You need to back away from conventional thought

When it comes to ventilating your bathroom, you want to think about more than just a ceiling ventilation system. Sure, they work well, but you can provide even more moisture control with a fan that is installed from the outside of the house through the roof. Not only does this take away the ugly look of some ventilation systems in modern bathroom designs, but the sound is quieter and the overall efficiency better.

It does not matter where you put a bathroom

If you are looking into contemporary bathroom remodeling, you may want to realize that you do not have to put two bathrooms back to back if you do not want to. This seems more efficient because the two bathrooms will be sharing a plumbing system, but it also means they will be sharing a smaller space, which can disrupt any plans you might have for either bathroom. When you're trying to create an open bathroom setting, remember that it does not matter where it goes so long as it does what you want it to do.

Your sink should be multifunctional

Though most people believe the modern bathroom designs would look better with a compact pedestal sink, the truth is that this just is not realistic for most families. If you need to place any items around the sink area, you will be out of luck with a pedestal sink. Instead, opt for a vanity cabinet that will help you store items both above and below the sink conveniently. Save the pedestal sinks for guest bathrooms that are only going to be used for short tasks.

Figure things out ahead of time

Instead of waiting for your contemporary bathroom remodeling project to be completely done before you add some final touches, why not add them as you go along? If you are not ready to actually install them, you can simply mark where they will go in order to get a sense of what the final product will look like. Things like pictures, and paintings, towel holders and racks can be marked onto the walls with pencil and figured into your overall remodeling project.

The lighting does matter

While most of us have grown up thinking that you can only have bathroom lighting right above the sink, that is not the best choice. When you place a light right over your head, you will allow your face to be shadowed in some way no matter how you turn. And if you look at many modern bathroom designs, you will see that they are beginning to put the lighting off to the side instead. Maybe you can too.