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5 Smart Tips for a Safe Bathroom

June 23, 2020

Make your bathroom work for you: A well-designed bathroom can make or break your daily routine of getting ready! Having a bathroom with a planned layout, a well-lit vanity unit, useful accessories and uncluttered counter space is a dream come true! However, a good toilet design isn’t that’s just pretty and high-tech. It’s a Bathroom that is convenient and ensures safety for its users.

Successfully planning a bathroom design can vastly improve the functionality of a bathroom. There are a few ways in which you can upgrade your bathroom to make it more convenient so you can start your day, the hassle-free way. So put down the hammer and read on to find out how!

#1: Distinct dry and wet zones for secure bathroom

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If you demarcate your zones, you can opt for wooden accessories in the bathroom

If you have heard about dry and wet zones in a toilet design but have no idea what they are, this one for you!

What is a dry zone?

The dry zone consists of the vanity unit and the toilet. This zone is kept dry as it is used most often and a wet floor makes it inconvenient for guests and family members.

What is a wet zone?

The wet zone consists of the shower, taps or even a tub and is often separated from the dry zone with a shower cubicle or glass screen. Consequently, this prevents the water from the shower from entering the dry zone.

These zones are useful for a multitude of reasons.

Creating a wet zone helps prevent the spread of mold to the whole bathroom. Moreover, all the messy activities are contained in one zone.

#2: Enhance the wet zone

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Essentials of a wet zone include a showerhead, towel rack, and shelves for products

Now that we are familiar with dry and wet zones, here’s how you can optimize the wet zone! Some essentials for the splish-splash zone include a shower, a towel rack, and some shelves to store your products. However, a hand-held shower is a new and improved addition to toilet design.

A hand-held shower is great for homes with kids and elderly people with its adjustable height feature. Moreover, you don’t need separate plumbing to attach a hand-held shower.

#3: Choosing the right safe flooring

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Textured stone tiles and ceramic tiles are great options for a safe and cost-effective bathroom.

It goes without saying that slipping in the bathroom can be dangerous for anyone! Choosing the right tiles for your bathroom is the most important factor in safe toilet design. However, its durability should be taken into consideration as well. Lucky for you, we have listed down the safest options for flooring below:

  • Ceramic tiles: These tiles are a more popular choice among homeowners for their durability and cost-effectiveness. While it may be slippery, these waterproof tiles work better than glass tiles and are easy to clean.
  • Natural stone: While natural stone is not the most cost-effective option. It has a rough surface and mitigates the slip factor.

#4: Ergonomics of faucets

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There is an optimum height for everything in the bathroom including taps and faucets.

We use the bathroom several times a day. Therefore, it’s important that every element is at the optional height which is not too low or too high.

Health faucets or bidet showers are an essential part of every toilet design. Subsequently, this tiny installment next to the toilet does more good than you can imagine. It’s a convenient and eco-friendly way to maintain personal hygiene.

#5: Increasing storage

5 Bathroom Storage Solutions to Maximize Space | Angie's List These bathrooms are a great example of how you can pack storage into a spacious or compact bathroom

One of the most convenient hacks for your bathroom is to add plenty of storage to it. If you have the space for it, allocate an empty wall for a built-in wardrobe and you can get completely ready without leaving the comfort of your steamy bathroom right after a shower. However, If you don’t have space, you can opt for light-colored or frosted glass cabinets and open shelves to keep clothes that you wear on a daily basis.

Image and article source: Livspace

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