Designing The Perfect Modern Bathroom: Inspiration And Ideas
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Designing a new bathroom can be tricky for some people. There are obvious necessities that should be featured in a room, but you don’t want it to appear boring, especially since you are going through the trouble of remodelling. So, how can you ensure that your new bathroom is up to scratch?
The best way to design a new bathroom is to look at what is trendy. Technology has advanced a lot over the years, which means that there are plenty of new tools you can implement to make sure that your bathroom has everything it needs. Are you unsure about what equipment is out there for the modern bathroom? Read on to find out.
Dual Flush Toilet
The most important piece of equipment in your bathroom is the toilet. Some households have this appliance in their main bathroom, while others can provide a secondary system in a smaller room. Whatever your toilet situation, try to make sure you implement a machine with dual flush capabilities.
A dual-flush toilet comes with two buttons. Pressing one will remove the liquid waste from your home while the other is dedicated to removing solid waste. It may not seem like much of a difference, but it is estimated that the dual-flush toilet can reduce your water usage by 20%. In an era where sustainability is key, a dual-flush toilet is not a bad idea.
Heated Floors
One of the hardest things when it comes to maintaining a bathroom is keeping the space warm. You may want a refreshing shower, but the thought of stepping out into an icy cold room may put you off. Fortunately, this is no longer an issue when you install heated floors.
A heated floor ensures that your feet are kept toasty the second you step out of the shower, and this heat also rises to warm the rest of the room. This process can make showering a lot more comfortable for you, but it also helps remove some of the water that may pool on your bathroom floor. Therefore, you can use heated floors to warm up your bathroom and prevent accidents.
Waterproof Flooring
If you’re worried about bathroom accidents, then perhaps you should invest in some waterproof flooring instead of a heated surface. It may sound like fiction to some, but it is now possible to install flooring that isn’t affected by the moisture that accumulates during general bathroom activities. The key is LVT or luxury vinyl tiling. This type of flooring material appears like wood or stone but is actually comprised of layered vinyl that is impervious to water.
As a result, your end up with a surface that has the consistency of a warm carpet but looks just like ordinary bathroom flooring. The bonus is that waterproof LVT flooring for bathrooms can help reduce slips after a shower and help keep the place insulated.
Mirror Defogger
Another concern for bathroom users is condensation. While this mist of water droplets is not a risk to your health, it does make getting ready in the morning a real pain. This fog sits on mirrors and windows to obscure your view, which isn’t ideal when you need to do your hair or put on make-up. You don’t always have time to wait for this condensation to evaporate, so what’s the alternative?
A mirror defogger slowly heats your reflective surfaces, so it is too warm for moisture to sit for very long. Therefore, you can leave the bath or shower knowing that your mirror is ready for use. It is a small change but one you will grow to appreciate, especially on those mornings when you are in a hurry.
Towel Warmers
If you wanted to live in true luxury, then perhaps a towel warmer is something you should consider. If you have opted for heated floors or a mirror defogger, then a towel warmer may not be necessary. However, you cannot deny that wrapping yourself in a warm towel after washing isn’t something worth exploring.
The average towel warmer works exactly as you think it does. The device slowly heats your towels so that they are kept warm for you as you exit the shower. This appliance leaves your radiators free to focus on heating the room while you still get the full experience of a warmed towel when drying off. It may sound a little extravagant, but you only get to redo your bathroom once. Make sure you install everything you could possibly want.
Minimalistic Style
So far, this article has discussed a few modern appliances that you can use to kit out your modern bathroom. But what about design features?
For this, you must look at what is considered fashionable in the current era. At the moment, most bathroom designers are opting for a minimalist feature. This means that newer bathrooms are being designed with space in mind. While a fancy towel rack may seem like a good idea, this appliance may end up ruining your open aesthetic. People are expecting to walk into a modern bathroom and see the essentials and nothing more. This may be because of the new sustainable approach to home design or other factors entirely. Nevertheless, you can’t go wrong by keeping things simple in your new bathroom design.
Colours
When talking about modern design choices, it would be foolish not to touch on colour choices. It seems that professional designers are using colour to accentuate the minimalist feel of most modern bathrooms, which means that it is wise to only use one colour when decorating.
The most common choices at the moment seem to be an off-white or pale blue. However, a darker shade would not go amiss if you were hoping to warm up the place. Perhaps a deep brown will serve you well in this regard, especially if you are trying to match your LVT floors.
A modern bathroom isn’t too difficult to achieve. Just look at some of the gadgets and appliances that are now available, and you will find they fit neatly into any design.
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