Creating The Elegant Bath


YOUR DESIGN GUIDE: BATH DESIGN GUIDE


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me 2by Cheryl Miles Bassett, Designer/Prinxiple

I'm Cheryl,  I create exclusive spaces for your home or small business in the DFW area & by online design services. 

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   1. Your Bath Design . . .

  • The design of your bathroom is usually determined by the decor' and proximity to adjacent areas as well as the style of your home. Therefore, your bath will be complimentary.
  • The style of most baths today is luxurious and rival the hotel or spa bath. We all want the comfort of a hotel bedroom and bath at home.  Developing this feel provides us with hour own private retreat. 
  • Developing a bath design can be your place to shine. This space can be a dramatic accent to your home decor. If you are just starting to determine your home's design direction, this may be a great place to start. As a small space it's easy to get a feel for your design style.  

   2. Your Bath Design Plan . . .

  • Most bathroom plans are basic, and usually determined by your plumbing placement.  
  • Unless you want to encounter a major expense or, are still in the pre-construction or design stage, this is a major factor in your plan. However, there may be room for some minor adjustments. 

   3. The Powder Room . . .

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  • Your powder room can be one of the most striking spaces in your home. Usually a small space, a powder room can  handle lots of drama.
  • Deep rich colors, and strong accents work well.  Always include specialty items for your guests. 

   4. The Hall Bath . . .

This bath may a be more used space for general purpose, used by guests as well as family.

Hall baths usually encompass a larger area, and can accommodate more than one person at a time. This is an essential area for families.  

The decor' for a hall can be determined by a number of factors, neighboring rooms as well as the connecting hallway, and definitely complimentary in decor. 

   5. Adjoining Baths . . .

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  • An adjoining bath is usually attached to, or between two rooms, usually bedrooms, called Jack 'n Jill Baths.
  • These could be two children's rooms, or a bedroom with an adjoining home. The decor' is usually determined by the adjoining spaces. As  office. 

   6. The Master Bath . . .

Master Bathrooms are usually the largest baths in your home. This bath is usually located inside the Master Suite. A private space, accessible from the bedroom area.

Utilizing all this space, many elements can be included: and sometimes connected to, or part of the Master Closet/Dressing Room, Laundry, etc/

Master BathPhoto by Taylor Beach on Unsplash

   7. Bath Styles . . .

contemperary bathPhoto by Taylor Beach on Unsplash
  • Styles and trends always change. Recent styles have been extremely simplified with white backgrounds. However, rich color tones are emerging. 
  • Remember, select the style and color that make you the happiest, while keeping our overall decor' or design plan in mind.  Avoid unnecessary expense, and stick to your design goals. This results in a complimentary design that works for you. 
trad bathPhoto by Ronnie George on Unsplash

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