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8 Steps to the Perfect Bathroom

By Mark McCauley, ASID, special to HGTV.com
Decorating today’s bathrooms calls for a sophisticated mix of colors, materials and hard and soft goods. Here, an interior designer makes it simple.
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Think function first.
Next: Map the space.
A bathroom, like the kitchen, is one of the hardest-working spaces in the home. If it’s not functional, everybody suffers. Keep all of its functions in mind—it’s a workstation for preparing for the day ahead and a refuge for resting and recovering from the hectic day—when choosing the sink, tub, shower, toilet and other pieces. Consider what other functions you can incorporate into the bath with a little clever planning; perhaps you’d like a seat in the shower, a steam room or storage for linens.


Room design by Lou Ann Bauer. Photo by Andrew McKinney.



Think function first.

Map the space.

Choose colors and motif.

Know your surfaces.

Add drama with fixtures.


Be careful with lighting.

Mix soft and hard.

Go for the green.


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