You might be constructing a house and designing an entirely brand new bathroom. Maybe you're renovating, planning on adding a new bathroom or making changes to a pre-existing bathroom. You will now how much room you have to work with. Here are some ideas.
The first step is to make a list of all the essential items required which should include the toilet and sink. You will also need to include either a bathtub or a shower stall if you are working on a full bathroom.
With the essentials covered, you can think about the optional items. Many times people use a sink cabinet to give storage, but if your room is tiny or you prefer a more contemporary look, choose a pedestal sink. A mirror above the sink is useful along with a small medicine cabinet. Some type of exhaust fan is useful for drying moisture and preventing mold; a shelving unit would be a good choice, particularly if you chose a pedestal type sink.
Make sure you measure up the bathroom carefully, and as you shop note the dimensions of all things you would like to install in the bathroom. You can either draw a scale model of the room or make full size paper cutouts of the footprint of each item. Arrange these items in the bathroom to find the most suitable location for each.
Once all the pieces are in place you just have a few other points to consider. There might be limitations placed by the location of the electricity or plumbing. Will the windows, if there are any, give you too little confidentiality?
If things don't fit well, play with the design a bit and see if you can come up with more well-organized use of space and still take pleasure in the design. If you simply have too much stuff for the room, figure out what can go. For example, you can use a pedestal sink, which takes a smaller amount of space than a full cabinet. On the other hand, you can use a cabinet but don't include shelves. Some towels and toilet paper can be stored in the cabinet, with the additional supplies in a convenient storage area elsewhere in your home.
With a bit of ingenuity and accurate measurements, you will have a great bathroom. Once your design is finished, it is time to actually make it happen. It's a lot of work, but it can be worth it in the end.
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