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8 Steps to the Perfect Bathroom

By Mark McCauley, ASID, special to HGTV.com
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Map the space.
« Think function first. | Choose colors and motif. »
Plumbing considerations will impact where you place showers and tubs. Yet, you also need to think like an "industrial engineer" when making a bathroom floorplan. Walk the space with your contractor and imagine the tasks required to get ready for the day. Consider the length of your arm’s reach. How far away do you want the soap dishes to be? Do you want to store objects in a vanity and, if so, would you mind bending over to retrieve them? The objects used most often, as a rule of thumb, should be closest at hand.

Even a small bathroom like this one by Jennifer Charleston can have extras, such as a seat in the shower, if the space is mapped out efficiently.



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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