A bathroom is one of the most-used rooms in the home. While everyone wants their bathroom to look fabulous, sometimes the functional, basic utility aspects can get overlooked in the design. Before making any critical design decisions about your bathroom, keep in mind these common mistakes that you’ll need to avoid!
While your whole house should be waterproof, there’s no room that demands more waterproofing than your bathroom. If you’re not sure how to best waterproof your bathroom then consider the common advice that 5 to 10 percent of your total costs for the room should go toward waterproofing. It’s also important to consider the materials you’ll be installing in your bathroom. Now is not the time to cheap out. Having to redo a bathroom is going to cost a ton of money, so it’s best to pay a little more upfront for nicer fixtures.
The flooring is also an aspect that needs to be strongly considered. Glossy floors might look nice but they’re extremely slippery. You need to choose a floor that has some level of traction. That doesn’t mean you should opt for carpet, though. Carpet can trap moisture and lead to mold! A bath mat should be used in lieu of a carpeted mat as long as you wash it regularly.
Another consideration that is often overlooked is the ventilation system. It’s incredible how many bathrooms have a cheap overhead fan that’s as loud as a jet engine when turned on. These fixtures might be cheap, but what they save you in money they make up for in headaches. There are plenty of options to choose from that will be more efficient, faster, and completely silent. Spend the extra money to make your bathroom a calm sanctuary!
These are only a few of the design utility aspects you need to consider. check out the full article below to see how to make your bathroom the best it possibly can be!
Read the full article here: 5 Mistakes to Avoid in Bathroom Design