Soaking in a brand new tub in your newly designed master bath is a handsome reward for surviving the process. Designing your own master bath takes patience, attention to detail and lots of preparation. Have a solid design in place before the work begins to save headaches and money on the project. The hard work results in a master bath full of personality and fitting to your lifestyle and preferences. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Gather ideas for bathroom designs from decorating magazines and the homes of your acquaintances. Make notes of the features you like and dislike. Consider the style of the bathrooms, the decor and the arrangement of the fixtures.
2. Evaluate how you use the master bath. Consider the morning routine of the people who use the room. Make a list of the features you need to meet those needs as well as extras that would enhance the master bath.
3. Take measurements of the master bath. Measure the length and width, noting any cutouts or odd shapes to the room. Draw a sketch of the room, adding in the measurements for reference. Mark any existing plumbing, lighting and other fixtures in the room.
4. Identify the location of the main elements of the bathroom using the room measurements as a guide. Mark the locations in the actual room to determine how well the room flows.
5. Determine the overall style for the master bath. A calm, relaxing tone is often chosen for bathrooms to create a retreat-like environment. Bright colors such as bold yellows and oranges create an invigorating, modern tone to the bathroom. Select the style that best fits your personality and preferences.
6. Choose a color scheme that complements the style for the room. Determine use the colors in the room. You'll need a color for the walls, flooring, vanity, fixtures and any accents in the room.
7. Select the vanity, toilet and shower or tub based on the style you prefer for the room. Consider the amount of space available when choosing the bathroom fixtures. A shower stall and a separate tub are a common setup in master bathrooms if space allows.
8. Determine the location of the lighting fixtures in the room. Account for both general lighting and task lighting near the vanity.
9. Select the details of the room such as the shower curtain, wall decor, sink and shower faucets and bath mats.
10. Review the design to ensure it meets all of your needs. Make sure the plan flows well with the master bedroom if the two are connected.
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