Create a detailed plan on graph paper when you're designing a master bathroom.
Designing a master bathroom can be fun if you plan carefully and take all the important factors into consideration. Spend some time thinking about issues such as how much storage and vanity space you need. Using existing plumbing and electrical hookups, windows and doors can save you money. It is worth the effort to begin your project with a detailed plan.
Instructions
1. Check out building regulations in your town, along with any permits that you will need. The building codes may affect elements of your design such as wiring and plumbing.
2. Sketch out your new bathroom on graph paper. Indicate where windows and doors will be, and the general areas where major elements will be located, such as the shower and the vanity. Make note of spots where you will put your lighting and where you will need outlets. Be sure to include space for storage. This is a good time to weigh whether expanding your bathroom is an option. As you progress in your decision-making, make your graph-paper layout more detailed.
3. Select a focal point for your bathroom, such as a high-tech shower with attractive fittings and interesting tile. Consider a double vanity if you share the bathroom with your spouse. Cut out cardboard fixtures that are sized to scale, and add them to your graph-paper layout.
4. Include enough storage space for items like towels and soap. You may be able to take some space from an adjacent closet in the master bedroom for more bathroom storage.
5. Take light from windows and existing fixtures into consideration, and indicate where you need additional lighting. Decide whether you want recessed or track lighting. Finish your layout by deciding where you will put tile, mirrors and shelving.
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