1. Walk-in Showers (Curbed or Curbless)
When it comes to showers, you have a couple of choices, a walk-in shower, a wet bath (or curbless shower), or a more traditional bath/shower combination. Both curbed, and curbless showers are popular choices for modern bathrooms. They are practical as they address accessibility and mobility issues, though a curbless design makes it completely wheelchair accessible. Linear drains are used to help with water drainage and are sleek and modern in design. Adding a bench to a walk-in shower is a practical choice, as it’s a place to sit and can aid in showering as well as shaving your legs. The addition of grab bars is also helpful as it aids in stability and helps prevent falls. Glass shower doors create the illusion of a larger space and allow for continuous lighting in the room.
2. Bathtubs
A bathtub/shower combination is still a popular choice and practical, particularly if you have small children and your home only has one full bathroom. Soaking or free-standing tubs are also a popular choice, especially for larger bathrooms that can also accommodate a walk-in shower.
3. Lighting
If there’s the opportunity to take advantage of natural light, do it, whether that’s by incorporating big windows or skylights. However, a combination of natural lighting and artificial lighting is ideal when remodeling a bathroom. It’s popular to have pot lights in the shower area, wall scones on either side of a mirror, or a vanity fixture centered above a mirror. Chandeliers are also an option, plus consider a dimmer switch so you can easily adjust the light for those relaxing baths. Track lighting or spotlighting can be effective for reading in the tub!
