How to Design a Bathroom

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Have a wet zone and a dry zone in the bathroom.. Put the toilet in a separate area for more privacy.. Get a bathtub if you have the space.

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1

Have a wet zone and a dry zone in the bathroom.

Step 1

Have a wet zone and a dry zone in the bathroom.

2

Put the toilet in a separate area for more privacy.

Step 2

Put the toilet in a separate area for more privacy.

3

Get a bathtub if you have the space.

Step 3

Get a bathtub if you have the space.

4

Pick a stand-up shower if you have limited space.

Step 4

Pick a stand-up shower if you have limited space.

5

Place the sink close to the toilet.

Step 5

Place the sink close to the toilet.

6

Use dividing walls between the tub and the toilet.

Step 6

Use dividing walls between the tub and the toilet.

7

Include small windows for natural light.

Step 7

Include small windows for natural light.

8

Confirm there is enough room for the door to open and close.

Step 8

Confirm there is enough room for the door to open and close.

9

Get a high mounted toilet to save space.

Step 9

Get a high mounted toilet to save space.

10

Use a sliding glass door for the shower for a sleek look.

Step 10

Use a sliding glass door for the shower for a sleek look.

11

Get a free-standing tub for a more luxurious option.

Step 11

Get a free-standing tub for a more luxurious option.

12

Float or round the sink to save space.

Step 12

Float or round the sink to save space.

13

Go for towel racks that are flush to the wall.

Step 13

Go for towel racks that are flush to the wall.

14

Pick a faucet and taps that are proportional to the sink.

Step 14

Pick a faucet and taps that are proportional to the sink.

15

Get a toilet paper holder that matches the rest of the decor.

Step 15

Get a toilet paper holder that matches the rest of the decor.

16

Get woven storage baskets for bathroom items.

Step 16

Get woven storage baskets for bathroom items.

17

Add shelving above the toilet or sink for storage.

Step 17

Add shelving above the toilet or sink for storage.

18

Put in a mirror to make the space seem bigger.

Step 18

Put in a mirror to make the space seem bigger.

19

Include a chair or a bench if there is room.

Step 19

Include a chair or a bench if there is room.

20

Look through design magazines and websites for ideas.

Step 20

Look through design magazines and websites for ideas.

21

Use an online room planner.

Step 21

Use an online room planner.

22

Sketch out the plan for the bathroom on paper.

Step 22

Sketch out the plan for the bathroom on paper.

23

Show the plans to a contractor for advice.

Step 23

Show the plans to a contractor for advice.

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