Bathrooms have become more than just utilitarian spaces. In today’s homes, they serve quite a number of functions – a water play area for the kids at bath time, a station for your grooming routines, and a rejuvenating retreat where you can enjoy that much-needed “me time”.
In planning a bathroom remodel for your Atlanta home, one element you must not overlook is improving functionality and efficiency of movement. These are some of the ways to achieve this.
1. Do away with the bathtub
Unless you love to spend a lot of time soaking in a bathtub, it’s something you can do away with to improve the use of the space. A bathtub takes up plenty of room and cramps movement around the area. A more practical option is a shower room which you can separate with glass partitions to make the room appear bigger.
A shower room can help reduce the time you spend in doing your morning or evening rituals, plus it gives you the opportunity to add indulgent features like body sprays and rainshower heads. Moreover, if someone in your household has mobility problems, removing the bathtub makes it easier for them to move around the area. If you have another bathroom, you can keep the bathtub there so you still have the option to use one.
2. Plan your storage
A typical bathroom has plenty of unused vertical space. This is especially true if you have high ceilings. Consider adding shelves or cabinets above the door to make better use of the space.
Mirrored medicine cabinets are also highly useful and functional bathroom fixtures. They not only provide storage space for toiletries and basic supplies, the mirror can also be used for your grooming needs.
Adding a vanity can likewise improve functionality especially in a shared bathroom. It gives you more space to store towels, soaps, and other daily necessities, and allows shared grooming time, especially in the morning when everyone is rushing to start their day.
3. Improve the lighting
Good lighting is necessary to enhance the use of your bathroom space. If the light is limited to a single overhead source, the room’s function is also limited to utilitarian purposes. But with added lighting, such as wall sconces or vanity lights, you can do daily routines like make-up or shaving with greater ease. Layering the lighting in your bathroom can also help you set the right mood. If you feel like relaxing in the tub or shower, you can switch to dimmer lighting to maximize the experience. If you’re giving the kids a bath, you can increase the level of illumination to ensure safety.
4. Add niches and recessed shelves
Niches and recessed shelves are a great way to add storage and accessory holders in your bathroom without taking up additional space. They’re best used as toilet paper holders, caddies for soaps, shampoos, and other accessories, and storage for towels and other essentials. They also work well in a modern bathroom with a minimalistic look.
Need more ideas to improve your bathroom’s functionality? Get in touch with your Atlanta bathroom remodeling expert to discuss your needs.
Sources:
20 Ways to Get the Best Use of Space in Your Bathroom, MyMove.com
15 Practical Improvements for Your Bathroom Remodeling Project, Spruce.com