| There are bathrooms and then there are | | | | tiny suite with a huge garden or whirlpool |
| big-enough-to-live-in rooms! When the latter | | | | tub likely won't look all that great. So make |
| is the desired choice, careful consideration | | | | sure the space available is considered, as |
| should go into designing bathroom suites to | | | | well. |
| ensure they meet the needs and desires of | | | | |
| those who will use them. | | | | * Closet space. In medium to large bathroom |
| | | | suites, closet space is generally included in |
| When the opportunity to create one of these | | | | the mix. If this will be worked into the |
| from the ground up is presented, it can | | | | design, decisions will need to be made about |
| really be a fun challenge. The idea for many | | | | the layout. Some suites include his and hers |
| is to strike a nice balance between | | | | closets to go along with his and hers kinds. |
| functionality and beauty. When the right | | | | Others offer only one large walk in or two |
| things are considered, this can certainly be | | | | separate panel closets. |
| accomplished. | | | | |
| | | | * Vanity area. This can be one of the most |
| If custom created bathroom suites are being | | | | important considerations that goes into |
| considered for a new home design or a | | | | creating the ideal suite. For many, the |
| remodel, there are many things to take into | | | | mirror, sink and corresponding counter is |
| account. Some of the top concerns include: | | | | where they spend a great deal of their |
| | | | bathroom time. |
| * Amount of space available. Deciding how big | | | | |
| or how small to make the suite will help | | | | Carefully consider the configuration for this |
| dictate every other consideration. Be | | | | and take into account such things as how many |
| realistic here. You probably don't want a | | | | people will be using the suite and what their |
| bathroom that's bigger than the living room, | | | | personal tastes are. His and hers sinks, for |
| but then again you might! | | | | example, might sound like a great idea to |
| | | | some. Others see this design as presenting |
| * Number of separate rooms. This will | | | | twice the cleaning work! |
| partially be a function of how much space is | | | | |
| being dedicated to the suite itself, but it | | | | * Accents desired. Again, space will be a |
| can make a very big difference in the design. | | | | consideration here, but when there's enough, |
| Some bathroom suites are like | | | | accent features in the architectural scheme |
| mini-apartments. Others are a little more | | | | can really add to these suites. For example, |
| down to earth. | | | | Greek pillars surrounding a freestanding tub |
| | | | can add a regal flavor that's hard to deny. A |
| Possibilities here include separate chambers | | | | giant window in the vanity area that |
| for the commode, dressing area, closet space, | | | | overlooks a serene garden might be another |
| shower and even the tub. Smaller designs | | | | option. |
| might only include a vanity/sink area and a | | | | |
| separate chamber for bathing and toileting. | | | | Creating bathroom suites can be a huge |
| | | | challenge. When a careful balance between |
| * Type of fixtures desired. This can make or | | | | beauty and function is struck with the right |
| break the designs of bathroom suites. | | | | size considerations taken into account, these |
| Consider the overall theme that's desired for | | | | useful rooms can become the favorite of any |
| the rooms and choose fixtures accordingly. A | | | | house. |