Design Your Dream Bathroom

Presented by Cathy Briskorn & The Master Builders AssociationMaster Builders Association, NKBA, Remodeler Council of MBA

#1

Design it for……

The Way You Liveor Want to Live Who uses the bathroom? How is it used? How would you like to use it?

Before: Extremely large tub in master bathroom and the clients never took baths

My Office

After remodel: Large spa shower with two shower heads

Turned tub to make ample space for shower

Tub has luxurious bubble technology and heated back

Before: Client took baths and used her shower for storage

After remodel: She loves her wet room so much that she now uses the shower frequently

These clients removed the tub entirely to create an extra-large master shower

Back-to-back vanities so no need to share countertop space

A vanity designed for

small grandkids

with space for a step

stool

#2

Find Right Floor Plan Make a priority list Write down the room measurements on a blank

piece of paper Note where the existing plumbing is Remember that walls can be removed or opened up

After remodel: Floor plan with a much larger shower

and tub turned 90 degrees

Before After

Include linen cabinet and entry

to closet in bathroom

Before After

We pushed out the wall to create more

space in the bathroom

Before After

Steal space from other areas whenever possible

Before After

Before: Bathroom included a big tub, a small shower, and a separate toilet room

After remodel: • Removed water

closet walls• Used frameless

glass in expanded shower

• Hid toilet with small pony wall

• Used smaller tub

#3

Create the Illusion of Space

Striped floor tile laid perpendicular to walls

helps create an illusion of width across

a narrow entryway

Before After

Horizontal tile design helps create the illusion of height

• Painting the walls and ceiling the same color minimizes odd soffits that couldn’t be removed

• A monochromatic color scheme creates an illusion of space

My Office Before: Small floor tiles make a room feel

smaller

After remodel: Larger tiles set diagonally make the room feel

larger

#4

Light It Up Natural Light General Lighting Task Lighting Ambient Lighting

Maximize natural light with large, semi-opaque windows

Allow natural light in with skylights and high windows

This bright shower used to be an

unfinished storage space!

Enhance light with reflective glass and other materials

• Improve general lighting with ample recessed cans

and task lighting over vanity

• Use dimmers

Use dimmers

Use frameless glass for showers

Be creative with your light fixtures

My Office

Add rope light or LED tape at toe kick

Create adequate task lighting with recessed can

lights under a soffit, or decorative light fixtures

over mirrors

#5

Maximize Storage

• Divide sink cabinets with matching storage cabinetry

• Include drawers under sink

Tall counter cabinets provide extra storage

even in a small powder room

Linen cabinet with rolled towels

Open area with floating glass

shelves

Before After

Window seat provides storage and has a matching hamper

• Laundry chute leads to laundry room that was

moved downstairs• Tall, narrow cabinet

provides extra storage

Cabinetry helps hide toilet for privacy

#6

Make it Work for Everyone

Universal design for aging in place From young children to older adults Ensure a safe environment

My OfficeHand shower with slide bar is adjustable for

any height

My OfficeSingle lever handles are

easier to grasp

My Office

Grab bars are becoming more decorative and multi-functional

My OfficeShower seats are helpful for those with

balance issues

My OffShower seat with control on side

Curbless shower

Walk-in tub

#7

Save Water and Energy

Did you know? Your bathroom uses 75% of the water in your home Traditional toilets use 3.5 gallons of water - 1/3 of the water

used in your home A dual-flush toilet can cut water use by 67%

Dual-flush toilet:• Uses 1.28-1.6 gallons of

water for full flush • Uses only .8 gallons for a

light flush

Low-flow toilet:• Uses as little as 1 gallon

per flush

WaterSense products:

• Look for labeled products that

meet EPA specifications

for water efficiency and performance

Energy Star light fixtures: • LED bulbs

have improved greatly

#8

Reduce Maintenance Epoxy grout Solid surface countertop Undermount sink One-piece skirted toilet Non-stick coated toilet Tiled base molding

Quartz is popular for many reasons:

• It’s easy to clean• It doesn’t require

sealing• It’s naturally anti-

microbial• It comes in a wide variety of colors and

styles

More easy-clean features:

• One-piece sink and counter

• Floating vanity

• Skirted toilet

#9

Add Spa Features

Multiple shower sprays

Overhead rain

showers

Heated floors with

thermostat control

Luxurious tubs with bubble technology, heated backs,

music therapy, aromatherapy, chromatherapy, and other high-tech features

Science of water and sound

VibrAcoustic® Hydrotherapy

Chromatherapy: Colors that soothe

#10

Include a Few Extras Technological advances Unique style Personalized touches

Mirrors with TVs and LED back-lighting

Medicine cabinets like this one from Robern provide outlets with a mirrored back and a lift

up feature

Bidets

Washlets: cleansing

spray with dryer and

heated seat

Ultimate toilet: Numi Toilet by Kohler

• Motion activated seat• Built-in bidet• Air dryer• Deodorizer• Heated seat• Illuminated panels• Foot warmer• Music player

Unique sink or other personalized elements

Make the space your own

Accessorize with candles, towels, art and more

Dream Bathrooms• The Way That You Live – or Want to Live• The Right Floor Plan• The Illusion of Space• Lighting• Storage• Universal Design• Water and Energy Savings• Low Maintenance• Spa Features• Technology and Extras

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