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STORAGE
Storage is one of the biggest
concerns in any design, particularly
in rooms as small as typical
bathrooms. Carefully consider this
aspect of the room during your pre-
planning phase. To help determine
how much space you need, make
a list of all the items you need to
store in the bathroom, including
cleaning agents, toiletries, linens,
fi rst aid items and medications.
It's a good idea to also think about
where in the room you would like to
store each of these items. You may
want some of the toiletries in the
shower area, while others will be
used near the sink or dressing area.
SUSTAINABILITY
Many contemporary bathroom
fi xtures are designed with
sustainability in mind, so you can
manage your water usage while still
enjoying a water-rich environment.
You can fi nd water-saving features
on everything from toilets to
shower heads to even sink faucets.
ACCESSIBILITY
Applying universal design principles
to your project can promote safety
and increase your home's appeal
to a wider range of buyers in the
future. In the bathroom, you can
improve safety by incorporating
non-slip fl ooring surfaces and
ensuring the space is well-lit.
Other ideas include adjusting
counter and toilet heights to
make bathrooms more accessible
(wall-hung toilets should be
approximately two inches higher).
You could incorporate structural
bracing around the tub, shower
and toilet for grab bars. You might
also consider a walk-in tub or
stand-up shower with no threshold,
levered handles for faucets and an
adjustable showerhead.
Find more ideas and inspiration
for your bathroom design at
remodelingdoneright.com.
Source: National Association of the
Remodeling Industry
