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