Bathrooms
And since it’s sky blue, why not use it overhead? Colored ceilings are a tempting trend that some are wary of trying, but nature has already trained our eyes to expect this color overhead. It feels so natural, in fact, that you might not even immediately notice a blue ceiling when you walk into a room.
Bathrooms There’s an idea that plywood can’t be used around water but, of course, plywood can even be used to make boats. You don’t even need to use marine-grade for high-moisture areas; you just need to specify to the supplier that the plywood be appropriate for high-moisture areas and then ensure it’s finished with the right product.
Choose simple tapware Try to track down simple tapware, like this streamlined mixer tap, for a quick wipe clean. Having the taps wall-mounted also makes cleaning easier. When attached to the basin, you often get a small awkward space between the taps, basin and wall, making it trickier to swipe that sponge around them.
Shower bench and handheld shower. Mmdugaw made a great suggestion: “Another consideration for as you age is having showers with built-in bench seating.” A bench can also multitask as a place to perch a foot while shaving legs. Another shower feature mentioned often is a handheld shower; rebecca1950 pointed out that it’s “the easiest way to clean.”
universal design — a bathroom that is designed to be accessible to all people, regardless of mobility issues. Romeoslover agreed, suggesting an “open shower in an area large enough for an attendant to assist someone if needed.” “Really like the curbless shower idea,” wrote mrsstem. This makes the shower easier to get in and out of for those with limited mobility. And Fl!p Breskin called for “grab bars everywhere” as well as “heated wet-room floors, and a channel drain for the shower.”
A floating bench is firmly secured to the shower walls but is open underneath. It can be made of waterproofed wood pebble floor non slip
Fireplace between bathroom and bedroom
Reflect nature with materials. Natural textures like wood and stone breathe life into a bathroom. A pebbled tile floor feels amazing underfoot
Like wooden slats for shower
Epoxy grout. It is more expensive, But epoxy grout has a big benefit over its sanded and nonsanded cousins: It makes it difficult for mildew to grow
Store for small items
have a place for those books, magazines, newspapers etc
Ditch the Tub Forgoing the bathtub isn’t for everyone, but if you tend not to take long soaks, it could be a money-saving option.
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