5 Bathroom Mistakes to Avoid

June 6, 2016

Bathroom design is a big job to do, but it’s essential for maintaining a happy and functional home. We all know the luxury bathroom is the room where we escape life’s problems, so it’s important that our bathroom doesn’t become one of the problems we’re trying to escape from. So Today, Maison Valentina Blog show you the Bathroom Mistakes to avoid!

No view out:

No one likes a dark, damp bathroom with bad circulation — it’s no fun spending time in a space like that. If you’re building or relocating a bathroom, try to site it on an outside wall with windows. If windows are not an option, installing an operable skylight can allow for the fresh air and natural light needed to make the space feel comfortable.

Making it all about the toilet:

Avoid making the toilet the first thing you see in the bathroom, and avoid any sight lines to it from adjacent rooms. I like to put the toilet and shower in their own room while keeping the sink separate. This allows someone to take a shower while someone else gets ready at the sink.

Curbed-shower enthusiasm. A curbless shower makes a bathroom feel bigger and looks cleaner — plus, it’s very practical for aging-in-place homeowners. This look is fairly easy to achieve in a new bathroom or a remodel — just make sure you mention it to your architect or contractor prior to construction.

Thinking bigger is better. That’s right: Bigger isn’t better; better is better. Whether you’re designing a large master bathroom in your dream home or trying to figure out how to squeeze in an extra bathroom for your growing family, the most important aspect of your new bathroom is that it has a great design that functions efficiently for your specific lifestyle.

Being Unrealistic:

Another common mistake I see in bathroom design is not planning according to the given space. Embrace your room’s size, shape, quirks, and details instead of fighting them. Not accepting the limitations of your walls only leads to regrettable choices and a less-than-serene environment.