Architecturally Speaking by Chris Yeo
FOCUS ON BATHROOMS DESIGNING AREAS OF THE HOME THAT WE NEVER THINK ABOUT
other areas which we tend to use quite often. Design should always be considered in every corner of the home, especially in the way we set out our furniture and in the way we move around them, as this affects how we feel within the home.Take for example the one area we usually don’t put much thought into: the Bathroom. While the Bathroom is an area we would not place in a sector deemed auspicious, there is no reason for us to use a bathroom that literally may look like a store room. After all, this is the area we use to freshen ourselves up to prepare for the day, or the area where we come to unwind after a long day at work.
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Arrangement of the Space The bath area usually has space limitations, so the way we arrange the facilities is vital as to how we can create a sense of style and space. For example, if we place theWC directly opposite the basin, it constricts the circulation space and also creates an unsightly element that is open to the entire area. As a result, the bath area would have a direct view of the WC which is not the ideal setting when one is taking a bath.
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hen we design our homes we generally concentrate our efforts on the more public areas such as the living and dining halls and we often put less effort into the
The use of materials is equally important. Avoid having to use the same wall material throughout, as this creates a monotonous theme void of any inspiration, and simply results in a very bland finish. If you do have a single tone for the wall colour, don’t match it with a similar tone for the flooring, as this would further accent the dullness of the space.
Do not have your bath in plain view of your WC if you can help it.
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