9 Ways to Create a Not-So-Standard Bathroom
Make a small bath more interesting with color contrast, natural light, bright tile, transparency and more
Sometimes it's hard to get inspiration for a potentially uninteresting 5' x 8' bathroom space, and there are good reasons for it. Once you install the sink basin, toilet and bathtub there is not much room for accessories, and most homeowners and builders tend to choose neutral tones and colors for finishes because they are thinking of the resale value. The results are bathrooms we don't want to spend much time in besides doing our daily routines. Here are some designs to spark ideas for your next bathroom.
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by Chris Snook
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| 1. Create color contrast. This black-and-white scheme keeps the bathroom simple and uncluttered. The dark tiles on the floor grounds the space perfectly. |
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2. Add natural light in unexpected places. The small opening across the length of the shower provides light and movement as the sun travels through the day.
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3. Maximize transparency with a clear glass sink. The diagonally laid tiles and full-length mirror further enhance openness for this bathroom.
4. Use space above the toilet for open or closed storage. The red accent wall adds depth and a focal point.
by Pierce Allen
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5. Consider dramatic tile. The lemon-lime tile and glass shower panel take the attention away from the small dimension of this bathroom.
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| 6. Play with scale. Large tiles along the back wall makes the bathroom appear longer. Give your bathtub a finished look by tiling the tub as well. |
by Laura Bielecki
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7. Color flow. As in the previous bathroom, the floor material continues up to the tub, making a nearly-seamless transition.
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8. Spa-like materials. This bathroom gets a spa feel with light and calming materials with a hint of color.
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| 9. Install storage shelves wherever possible. These open units with the bamboo-like drawers are an elegant way to store toothbrushes and other toiletries. More: Designer's Trick: Tile the Whole Shower Wall More guides to bathroom design |
Ideabook published on Nov. 27, 2011.
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-most 'standard' bathrooms have the door coming in from one end, so it's best not to have the toilet immediately when you walk into the bathroom.
-placing the toilet next to the tub gives more visual space compared with the sink next to bathtub.
Photo # 5 is a great example of how to treat a bathroom with large windows by using the toilet-tub-shower combination.
http://www.houzz.com/questions/60501/_msg=Y2hhbmdlcyBzdG9yZWQgc3VjY2Vzc2Z1bGx5Lg/We-have-a-major-closet-issue-in-our-home---
@Laurel Sternberg ... I am a shower guy but I see what you mean. Most bathtubs have a shower curtain or glass door to give a bit of barrier from the toilet ... I guess it comes down to personal choice, but personally I would feel quite relaxed on photo #6 or #7 if I was having a bath :) ... and I don't see a problem if the toilet is kept clean !
Sitting on the toilet, left side is a wall, than 4' up is a window, and the shower covers 1/2 the window. To the right of the toilet is the sink, than the door. Any suggestions.
Thanks