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8 Hacks To Design a Functional Bathroom For Your Home

A well-designed bathroom is a necessity for comfortable living. It is not about the size, it’s about the design and the judicious use of space. It is one thing to look at beautiful bathrooms on Pinterest but another thing to make yours that perfect! After all it is the most intimate space where you are yourself. But don’t worry, we have your back.

Highlights to Consider to make your Bathroom Design Perfect and Functional

Hack 1: Estimate Needs & Profile of Bathroom Users

You have to layout, fit and arrange all needed stuff according to the person using it to get a customized bathroom. But if it’s a family bathroom, you can experiment with different layouts and accessories.

For example, if you are designing a bathroom for an old member of your family, the distance between the stool and the washbasin should be minimal. If it’s a powder room, we might want to make it look plush.

Bathroom Design Idea

Hack 2: Measure the Space

Measuring the space can be a good start. Avoid the mistake of skipping this step when planning to design a bathroom. Start with correct and accurate measurements of windows, gates, ventilators, etc. If you want to change the place entirely, everything like the basin, shower or tub, try rearranging them according to your measurements. Remember to keep the required space and distance to meet your requirements. Of course, some positions are decided according to the water pipes, drainage, etc.

Black Bathroom Interior Design

Hack #3: Bathroom Layout

Your design is mainly based on the shape and size of your bathroom and how you use it. If you are rebuilding your bathroom then changing the electric board and water pipelines from your place to another place, that can be a little costlier due to plumber and electrician charges. If you are short of budget or your old setup works well for you, plan according to your present format.

If you are building a fresh one, you are open to choosing the ideas of your choice and available space accordingly.

Bathroom Interior Design

Hack 4: Storage is Essential

Try to incorporate storage if possible. Certain items need to be kept in the bathroom. That makes our daily life more organized and tidy, like an extra pair of towels, soap, shampoo, creams, toothpaste. These are things we forget to replace immediately when it gets over. 

Install cabinets to keep items in the proper place. You can place stuff like shampoo, conditioners, soap, body wash etc. at one corner. Extra towels, tissues can be placed on a linen cupboard. Suppose there is no place for drawers or cupboards to keep open shelves or keep a pedestal stand/baskets on the counter for the smaller toiletries/cosmetics. Similarly, you can keep toiletries in different closed cabinets in one place. 

Bathroom Wardrobe Interior Design

Hack 5: Interior Style

Mix the design that you have finalized with the colors of your choices. You should choose colors based on those that soothe you and fill you with positive energy. Hire an interior designer for creating the perfect space!

Neutral bathrooms can be made vibrant with a pop of color like a bright wall hanging or some flowers be it real or artificial. The color of the cabinets, tiles, countertop plays a significant role in designing a perfect bathroom. You can give a modern look to your bathroom by choosing neutral colors like white, silverish gray, etc.

Bathroom Interior Design Idea

Hack 6: Mirrors

A perfect mirror and a basin are also important. A large mirror over the sink always looks perfect and decorative. However, for a small bathroom, a large mirror is an ideal decor idea.

Bathroom Mirror Interior Design

Hack 7: Bathroom Floors

Floors in the bathroom should be water-resistant and non-slippery. There is a rule of keeping the bathroom floor darker than walls and ceilings. But there are always exceptions to every rule. In case of a dilemma do take assistance from an interior designer who can give you an opinion on the colors.

Bathroom Floors Interior Design

Hack 8: Choosing the Right Basin

Various designs of washbasins are available in the market for homeowners. You can either choose a wall-mounted basin or countertops. Countertops blend well with the modern decors, whereas you can get a wall-mounted basin if there is a space constraint.

Now that you have plenty of ideas to design a perfect bathroom, you can do so easily and with more clarity. Get up and look up the pictures of bathroom design on the internet, mix it with your ideas and necessities and design a perfect beautiful bathroom for yourself or your family.