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Welcome to the first installation of the bathroomgurureview design training series.

In this series we have broken down the design process into four main categories

1. An introduction to bathroom design

2. Refining the design process

3. Planning your design project

4. Construction and execution techniques

This module is entitled: Looking Back on Bathroom Design

In order to get the full benefit of designing and remodeling your bathroom you need to first understand where it came from and where it’s going: Read the rest of this entry »

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Hi everyone this is Anthony Mclean from the Bathroomgurureview.com and I’m really thrilled to bring you some exciting news. As we all know, designing and remodeling a bathroom that is falling apart or is just plain outdated is a very personal journey. Through the years, we have seen how the before and after pictures of a bathroom renovation project has literally changed lives. At Bathroomguru review we have received several emails thanking us for the helpful content we have provided our readers and to be quite honest we are humbled by your gratitude and we thank you for the compliments but unfortunately we also found a reoccurring theme throughout some of the mail we have received. Read the rest of this entry »

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For the most part bathrooms are defined by the mixture of critical fixtures they contain. A half-bath is normally furnished with only a sink and toilet and is sometimes referred to as a powder room. Contrary to popular belief, half baths and powder rooms are two distinct rooms both intended for different purposes. While the similar bathroom space may hold the same fixtures, a half bath is primarily for family use whereas a powder room services visitors to your home as well as accommodating household members. These handy little spaces are a convenient alternative to the family’s main bath when things get a little dicey in the morning rush hour. Location will determine the ultimate usage of the space, so when planning a half bath first determine who will chiefly be using the facility. Read the rest of this entry »

Are you having trouble coming up with the right style for your bathroom? No one likes to live with an ugly bathroom that they are dissatisfied with. If you have been struggling with how to approach styling your bathroom space, then fret no more as we leap over this design hurdle and kick start the bathroom remodeling process. Your bathroom space is defined by both the room’s physical restrictions and by the atmosphere and style created within the layout. To get a handle on styling your bathroom space you first have to understand what has the greatest impact upon the space. In any bathroom your permanent fixtures are the foundation of your bathroom’s design styling. Successful bathroom design makes creative use of the available space that not only combines the various design elements together into an integrated whole but must also successfully reflect your personal style and tastes. Elements like the sink, tub, shower and toilet are the fundamental building blocks that link all bathroom design together no matter what the size of the room. When planning and designing a bathroom start with the permanent fixtures, their placement not only determines the primary orientation of the space but how it will function and feel so it is important to pay attention to details when styling your bathroom space. Read the rest of this entry »

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You enter your bathroom and get a sense of disconnection, you can’t quite place your finger on it but it just seems a bit out of alignment. Most newbie bathroom remodelers are either unaware or just have not been thought the principles of good bathroom design. Straight lines, curved lines, edges, corners and decorative features of your bathroom fixtures and furnishings create a visual abundance of lines within your bathroom. Unfortunately there are no absolutes when it comes to designing a bathroom with style. So how do we overcome these pragmatic issues and optimally use these lines as a design element in your bathroom to create harmony and make your bathroom space feel more integrated? Based upon the fundamental principles of bathroom design, congruence can be created by strategically aligning these design elements as much as possible. Synchronization creates a smoother visual transition within your bathroom’s space thereby reducing any visual distractions. Any straight object, surface or edge in your bathroom creates a horizontal or vertical line which in turn carries the eye along its plane. Lining up design elements such as the top of your bathroom door with the top of your mirror with the top ledge of your window sill with the top of a linen cabinet creates visual consistency that causes the eye to flow around your bathroom as it moves from one element to the next without interruption. Read the rest of this entry »

Compartmentalizing your bathroom can increase functionality and privacy. If you have an ugly bathroom that you are embarrassed about, it’s time to upgrade it so it is not longer offensive and more functional. The bathroom is one of the most frequently remodeled rooms in the home because house owners not only want more bathrooms in their homes but they also want more amenities as well. One important factor that will influence the design style of your bathroom is the changing lifestyles of today’s families. Compartmentalization is in. Modern lifestyle trends dictate that bathrooms must accommodate the morning rush hour. This development has created more demand for bathrooms with more space and more amenities. According to statistics, the average size of a bathroom has doubled in size since the 1970’s. Double sinks, separate tubs and showers, and separate dressing rooms have spurred on the trend of compartmentalization in bathrooms to appropriately divide the space, effectively increasing privacy, functionality and the flow of bathroom tasks and traffic. Read the rest of this entry »

Attention to detail can transform an awkward and uninviting bathroom space into a haven where you can relax and enjoy the various textures in your bath. With the right choice of textures you can soothe and pamper your delicate skin. Surfaces should be inviting to the touch since the bathroom is one of the few rooms in the home where you can bare it all as nature intended and not feel embarrassed or guilty about it. Few bathroom remodelers even consider this factor into their bathroom renovation planning; yet in the bath the sumptuous feeling of the right textures can really enhance the whole bathing experience. When we think of texture in the bathroom we usually associated it with surface quality: smooth or rough, soft or coarse but in reality texture in your bathroom goes far beyond these superficial labels. Texture can also be interpreted in terms of depth, the unevenness of the grain or the elevation of its pile. Whether naturally occurring in nature or man-made, surfaces in your bathroom help define the global design and feel of the room so it’s important to get it right. Read the rest of this entry »

Is your ugly bathroom keeping you up at night just thinking about it? When it comes to refining the design of your bathroom, essentially it is a give and take improvement process. Since there are so many different ways to actually design your bathroom, there is no one correct solution to this dilemma. What someone may consider being a welcoming space; others may interpret as being an uninviting, crowded or even a downright ugly bathroom. Don’t fret though. There is help in refining the design of your less than perfect bathing area, it does however require a little bit of soul searching and the proper application of fundamental bathroom design principles. Read the rest of this entry »

Deciding how you want to go about decorating your bathroom is all about beautifying your bath space and decking out that washroom so that it reflects who you are and sends a message about inspirational bathroom design to your guests. The first step in your quest to decorate your bathroom is to choose an appropriate theme for your revitalized bath space. And for great bathroom decorating tips and ideas, you need look no further than your own computer as an amazing bath design resource. Online are literally hundreds – if not thousands – of theme ideas for decorating your bathroom to help you generate all the interior bathroom design ideas you can handle. Narrowing your bathroom decorating ideas down to just a few outstanding bathroom design themes might just be the hardest part about decorating your bathroom. The thing about design solutions to help you decorate your washroom, is to choose a bathroom design theme that’s appropriate for your bath space. Is this bathroom you’re decorating going to be the main bath area that all of your guests see, say if you’re decorating a bathroom on the main floor? Or are you decking out a loo in a man cave, and want your bath space to have a more masculine look and feel? Or is this a bathroom interior design project for a child – and is this a washroom for a girl or boy you are decorating? Are you going for a modern bathroom style, a classic bathroom look, or whimsical bathroom flight of fancy? Read the rest of this entry »