How to design a GOOD bathroom?

Bathroom might possess just a smaller area of your home, but it’s one of the most important area as we are using it everyday so instead of designing its physical appearance; it must be Healthy, Practical and Comfortable to call it a GOOD bathroom. I have designed countless bathroom for my clients, here are several things to consider when designing a bathroom.

Healthy

Bathroom is the most humid place as it gather moisture. creating bacteria threatening health. Do not sealed close the window and open up often  for air circulation. A good power ventilator is strongly recommended as it helps cleaning the air.

water outlet, where the water run is one of the important factor keeping a bathroom clean. Make sure the floor trap is install direct on top of the water outlet without angle to ensure best flow and choose a floor trap can trap hair, stone to prevent blockage.

Practical

Bathroom is the major usage of water. how to effectively save water and energy is important to create a greener environment and saving the planet. Choose good brand of sanitary item like Grohe, Toto, etc who are the expert in this field, or even branded product like Hansgrohe, Kohler, etc if you are willing to pay for it.  Not only the intensive and variety of beautiful product they carry, with the current eco technology they have, you can expect to save up to 25-30% of water compare to normal product especially those without brand.

Comfortable

Despite saving, comfort must not be neglected. Double sink getting more and more common as husband and wife do not need to fight for it and could enjoy spending time together in their beautiful bathroom. Indulge yourself with a jacuzzi, swirl pool or go digital with smart system shower or WC but remember to suit the budget of individual.