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adding powerpoints behind the mirrored cabinet. Adding shelves. Turning vanity cabinets into drawers.
Travertine “Travertine is a natural, luxurious stone with a high-end look,” says Campbell. “It comes in numerous textures, including etched, sandblasted, honed and tumbled, but for a bathroom, make sure you choose a slip-resistant finish.” Pros: Hardwearing, easy to clean, compatible with underfloor heating, and cracks can be filled. Cons: “Natural stone is expensive and generally higher maintenance than other flooring,” says Campbell. It’s heavy, so it needs a strong sub-floor, requires frequent sealing, can scratch, and can feel hard and cold underfoot. Maintenance: “Use a neutral cleaner and plain water – no ammonia, acidic or alkaline cleaners,” says Campbell.
Think how you’ll use and move through the space when planning where to position accessories on your bathroom layout. Put towel rails where they will be within easy reach of the shower, bath and vanity. Put hand towel rails in spots where they will not prevent vanity drawers and doors from opening. Also ensure that noggins (the structural timbers installed within the framework of a wall) are installed before wall claddings are applied so accessories are fixed to a secure point. Tip: Consider a recessed, tiled niche in the shower rather than a shelf affixed to the wall to give your shower area a more open feel.
Not considering the location of accessories Not giving enough thought to the location of accessories such as towel rails and shower storage will impact how the whole space functions. It can mean frequently used items have to be positioned out of reach, or wall-mounted accessories end up in the way of drawers or cabinetry doors. You also need to plan where accessories will go so you can install enough secure fixing points. After all, nobody wants a wobbly towel rail or the toilet paper holder falling off the wall, which is what can happen when they’ve only been screwed into a plaster sheet.
Not considering exactly how you use your bathroom means the items you keep there often don’t have a proper home. They end up being left out on the vanity, creating a cluttered look, or stored far from where you actually use them. Solution: Consider how you use the bathroom and exactly which items need to be stored there – measure them and give them a dedicated home. For example, electric toothbrushes and shavers can be stored in a recessed mirrored cabinet with power inside; shallow drawers with dividers are great for make-up; and towels and standing toiletries can be placed in deep drawers.
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