Archive for May, 2008

Designing a bathroom

May 16, 2008

Remodeling a bathroom is a time when you can be creative in the designs you want. Remodeling a bathroom is easy if you don’t have to remove any plumbing pipes or electrical wiring. However, there are a lso a lot of other general issues to consider before you begin your bath design. This includes:

  • Layout. Think about the bathroom you have now and what would you like to fix the most.
  • Mechanical systems. Plumbers love it when all of your rough plumbing is found behind one wall.
  • Maintenance. Think about what needs maintained like stained grout, mildew and soap buildup for starters. Make sure the materials you use are waterproof and washable.
  • Energy and water conservation.  People’s hot water heaters take up a lot of energy in the house, the toilet takes up the most water than any other single fixture.  A few solutions might be insualting got water pipes and installing low-flow showerheads. This will  save you money in the long run!

Bathroom Layout

May 16, 2008

The bathroom is a high traffic room in your home. After all, it is more than likely one of the most used rooms in your home.  A key first step in planning out your bathroom layout is to take an estimate of the room. You need to plan this in order to know where everything will fit and how much extra space will be left over. Often, drawing a picture can give you a better understanding. Some sites even have 3-D software that allows you to put your measurements in and then create your plan.

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