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- Which is better for the bathroom, porcelain or natural tile?
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“We just bought a fixer-upper and are starting to design our home and remodel the bathroom. Our last bathroom was designed for one person at a time. What should we consider for this shared bathroom?” Rachel from Colorado Springs wants to know.
Creating a shared bathroom requires more thought than a straightforward single. No matter how big the bathroom space, you cannot be cavalier when trying to accommodate two potentially very different styles and certain times of the day when the bathroom can become crowded with plenty of traffic. And no matter how tight your relationship, there will be times when privacy is still desirable.
In short, if floor space permits, you would like there to be two of everything. Double sinks in front of two mirrors (or one big one) would enable you to groom yourselves at the same time, critical in the morning when you both want to get up and out of the house for work. Also create separate storage for each person’s supplies and personal items. If you only have room for one sink, be sure to figure out how to create separate storage space for toiletries so toothbrushes, hair brushes, makeup, shaving equipment and vitamins and prescriptions don’t get mixed up.
Since you will likely not have or want two toilets no matter how big your bathroom, you should try to design a separate water closet. This makes it possible for more than one person to use the bathroom at the same time. If there is not enough room for a door for the WC, then you may have room to create a wall divider to block the toilet from view and create a semi-private area.
For your shower, you should decide what each of you like about shower heads, the kind of water flow and the height before choosing just any fixture. And again, try to give yourself enough space to accommodate all the many and different soap and shampoo products that you each will have to keep you company in the shower.
Anything shared takes discussion and each person sharing should feel that his or her needs have been met. Take the time to plan and come to a shared vision of your bathroom that you both will love.
Good luck. If you have more questions, please just Ask The Contractor. Thanks, Bruce.
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Creating a shared bathroom requires more thought than a straightforward single. No matter how big the bathroom space, you cannot be cavalier when trying to accommodate two potentially very different styles and certain times of the day when the bathroom can become crowded with plenty of traffic. And no matter how tight your relationship, there will be times when privacy is still desirable.
In short, if floor space permits, you would like there to be two of everything. Double sinks in front of two mirrors (or one big one) would enable you to groom yourselves at the same time, critical in the morning when you both want to get up and out of the house for work. Also create separate storage for each person’s supplies and personal items. If you only have room for one sink, be sure to figure out how to create separate storage space for toiletries so toothbrushes, hair brushes, makeup, shaving equipment and vitamins and prescriptions don’t get mixed up.
Since you will likely not have or want two toilets no matter how big your bathroom, you should try to design a separate water closet. This makes it possible for more than one person to use the bathroom at the same time. If there is not enough room for a door for the WC, then you may have room to create a wall divider to block the toilet from view and create a semi-private area.
For your shower, you should decide what each of you like about shower heads, the kind of water flow and the height before choosing just any fixture. And again, try to give yourself enough space to accommodate all the many and different soap and shampoo products that you each will have to keep you company in the shower.
Anything shared takes discussion and each person sharing should feel that his or her needs have been met. Take the time to plan and come to a shared vision of your bathroom that you both will love.
Good luck. If you have more questions, please just Ask The Contractor. Thanks, Bruce.
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Bruce Woolf of Quaker Road Associates is an award-winning designer-builder who has most recently been seen on TV on the NBC Show “George to the Rescue.” Bruce's dedication, over a career beginning in 1979, to client satisfaction, design and craftsmanship has earned him media, industry and professional association recognition as a leading designer and builder in the New York Metro Area.
Bruce is a recognized expert on home design, renovation and maintenance. HomeESP is proud to have him here to help answer any questions you may have and provide advice on home upkeep, repair, design and remodeling.
Bruce is a recognized expert on home design, renovation and maintenance. HomeESP is proud to have him here to help answer any questions you may have and provide advice on home upkeep, repair, design and remodeling.