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By James R Blunt
Before finalizing your bathroom design, it is a good idea to
visit a showroom to take a look at some of the new designs out
there. "If you’ve got a very long-legged or tall person who
enjoys a bath, you’re not going to want to put a standard tub
in," explains professional interior designer Sarah Ann Busby.
"It’s nice to take someone to a showroom, for instance,
so they can sit in a tub or stand in a shower that’s a certain
size." You will also get a feel for innovative designs, colors
and fixtures you may not have come across in your research.
Bathroom Design With A Separate Vanity Area
While on a vacation, one of the most impressive features is usually
the bathroom design. Women love that there is a separate vanity
area with lighting, mirrors and a sink, where they can put on
their makeup, brush their teeth, do their hair and spread out
their supplies a little.
Additional drawer space reduces clutter, which the men can appreciate.
Rather than a shower stall, there is a separate whirlpool-spa
tub and an enlarged shower area with space for drying off, which
eliminates the need for shower curtains.
Heated Floors And Towel Racks
New designs include heated floors and towel racks, natural halogen
lighting and soft paint colors, in addition to multiple sprayers,
all of which add luxury hotel caliber ambiance to one’s bathroom.
Looking at dramatic new designs for your bathroom can be exciting,
but they should also be practical, experts say. Rather than simply
looking at shower fixtures in your bathroom design search, take
this opportunity to correct any defects.
Spending Money To Reap Benefits
If you suffer low pressure from small pipes, mixed up hot/cold
valves or high energy costs, then spend the money now to reap
the benefits later. In the past, whirlpool tubs were everyone’s
dream and they are still popular with customizations like lighting,
aromatherapy and bath jets. However, Suzie Williford, National
Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) vice president, says the customized
shower is gaining more attention these days.
"People have time to use the shower every day, but they
don’t really have time to take a bath every day," Williford
explains. Rain bars, steam showers, mosaic tiles, hand-held shower
heads and dual-mounted shower heads are just a few of the many
enhancements to make your shower more enjoyable.
Environmentally Friendly Choices
When looking at new designs for your bathroom, why not consider
environmentally friendly choices? Look for recycled flooring,
bath, shower, tile, glass and countertop materials. Look for a
low-flow showerhead, which can reduce water consumption by 30%,
while still providing enough pressure to keep you sane. A grey-water
diverter can send used shower and bathwater to water your garden.
If your toilet is more than 12 years old, you may want to consider
an updated low-flow model that uses 1.6 gallons of water or less
for each flush. Turn down your water heater a tad too. Lowering
your thermostat down to 120 degrees may take an extra thirty seconds
of warm-up time but will save you money and conserve energy too.
Thankfully, these interior design tips cost precious little.
About the Author:
James R Blunt has written a number of articles on architecture
and home improvement including The
Design, Architecture
And Design, Design
Development, Architectural
Digest, Architectural
Services, The
Architect, The
Architectural, Architecture.
Keep a lookout for more of his articles on this website.
Little Known Interior Design Facts....
How do you become an interior designer?
Interior design is largely about imagination.
The interior designer must be able to imagine a finished product.
If you want to become an interior designer then you have to be
able to think outside of the box.
You should have a good foundation in art
and be a strong communicator. You may have all the best ideas
in the world but if you cannot communicate them to a prospective
client, you will find yourself out of a job. You have to be creative
and be able to work together as a team.
Many interior designers not only have to
work with clients but contractors as well. You have to always
be aware of your physical surroundings. If you fit these criteria,
there are many colleges that have interior decorating programs
that could fit your needs.
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