4 Bathroom Essentials To Include - Walker Woodworking

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4 Bathroom Essentials To Include

Bathroom Essentials. Bathrooms are an important part of the home, especially at the start of your day, since it is where you get ready for work or start your to-do list. Usually, as you go about your morning routine, little things happen that reveal your bathroom space just isn’t working for you, such as a lack of counter space or room to move around. Designing a custom bathroom means you will get a functional space. While each bathroom will have features tailored to the homeowner’s needs, some essentials should be included. Over the years, we have helped so many clients design spaces just for them, and we have also noticed what was necessary for each, so we want to share our list of bathroom essentials with you.

Bathroom Essentials: Double Sinks

Mornings can be very hectic as people get ready for the day. If you only have one sink, someone has to wait unless you’re super organized with time slots. Including a double sink among your bathroom essentials will save you time and frustration. Plus, it means more counter space, which means everyone can have a designated area for their items.

When deciding on a countertop, consider natural stone, as it is durable and give the space a unique look.

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Bathroom Essentials: Layout

When you renovate your bathroom, consider everything you do and what matters most. Do you want both a shower and a tub? Do you like the vanity away from the door or near the linen closet? How much space do you want so two people can move around without bumping into each other? Mentally go through what you do, and maybe write a list of some of the bathroom essentials so that when you talk to your designer, they can help create a layout that is perfect for you.

Bathroom Essentials: Sufficient Lighting

The standard lighting in most bathrooms is insufficient, making it difficult to do certain things, such as applying makeup and styling hair, accurately. Adding sconces on either side of the mirror can provide an extra burst of light. Pairing several lights with the main light eliminates shadows that tend to lurk in the corners and lets you see everything you need. One more benefit of multiple lights is the option to use selective ones. If you are only doing something quick, you can turn on one light to get what you need, or have a soft light if you want to enjoy a relaxing bath. A new trend is emerging with integrated LED lighting in mirrors. Lighting is definitely on the list of bathroom essentials.

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Bathroom Essentials: Storage

One area that can get overlooked is having enough storage for the things that you need. Drawers are considered bathroom essentials because that is where your hygiene items go; extra toiletries and hair dryers can be neatly tucked away but readily available. Floating vanities are also an option that allows for more storage underneath. Tall cabinets provide a place to easily store linens and taller items, such as free-standing mirrors. Docking drawers can be incorporated well into your designs. These are perfect for storage and power supply for hairdryers, flat irons, and more! Write a list of things you want to store in the bathroom and take it to the design meeting. See how we provided this homeowner with unique storage solutions for their bathroom.

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Let’s Get Started!

We are excited to help you create a bathroom design that is perfect for you and meets your exact needs. By sitting down one-on-one to go over the bathroom essentials and the specifics you need to include, we can ensure you have a bathroom ideally suited to your day-to-day routine, so you can get in and out as quickly as you need. Browse our bathroom gallery to see how we have helped numerous clients achieve their bathroom dreams.