Simple steps to designing a bathroom of your dreams.

1. Presented by
Wendy Albee & The Master Builders Assoc.
NKBA, NW Eco Building Guild, Remodeler Council of MBA

2. Design it for……
The Way that You Live
or Want to Live
 Who uses the bathroom?
 How is it used?
 How would I like to use it?

3. Before had extremely large tub in master bathroom
and my clients never took baths.
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4. After Remodel – Large spa shower with two shower heads.
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5. Turned tub to make ample space for shower.
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Tub with luxurious bubble technology and heated back.

6. Back-to-back vanities so no need to share countertop space
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A tub with
dramatic steps
for a client who
takes a bath
every day.

8. A vanity
designed for
small grand kids
with space for a
step stool.
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9. The Right Floor Plan
 Make a priority list
 Write down the room measurements on a blank piece of
paper
 Mark the existing plumbing
 Remember walls can be removed or opened up

10. After Remodel – Floor plan with much larger shower
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and tub turned 90 degrees

11. Include linen
cabinet and entry
to closet in
bathroom
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Before

12. Bathroom with closet
entry and new linen
cabinet in bathroom.
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Before
After

13. The Illusion
of Space

14. My Office Before Remodel–
Bathroom contained
small room with tiny
shower and toilet.

15. After Remodel –
Removed walls of small shower room and used clear glass in
expanded shower. Hid toilet with small pony wall.
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16. Before Remodel –
Small master bathroom that felt small with semi-opaque glass.
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17. After Remodel –
Small master bathroom feels larger with clear shower glass
that is taller than normal.
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Horizontal tile design
makes bathroom feel
wider.
Floating vanity adds to
a sense of space

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Horizontal tile design
will create the illusion
of height.

19. Monochromatic color scheme
will create illusion of space.
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20. My Office Small floor tiles
make a room feel
smaller.
Before

21. My Office Tile floor using
larger tiles set
on- pointe makes a
room feel larger.

22. Light It Up
 Natural Light
 General Lighting
 Task Lighting
 Ambient Lighting

23. Maximize natural light with large, semi-opaque windows
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24. Allow natural light in with skylights & high windows
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25. Enhance light with the reflection of glass
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26. Improve general lighting with ample recessed cans and
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task lighting over vanity
Use
dimmers

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Frameless glass

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Beautiful light fixtures

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Recessed can lights in soffit or
decorative light fixtures create
adequate task lighting

30. Maximize Storage

31. Divide sink cabinets with
matching storage cabinetry.
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Drawers
under sink

32. Tall cabinets that sit on
counter provide extra
storage even in a powder
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room.

33. Recessed shelves in
the My wall Office
can provide
added storage and
be decorative at the
same time.

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Window seat
provides storage
and matching
hamper .

35. Open area with
floating glass
shelves.
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Before

36. Medicine cabinets like this one from
Robern provide outlets with
mirrored back and lift up feature.
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37. Universal Design
 Design a bathroom for everyone to use
 From young children to older adults
 Ensure a safe environment

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Hand shower with
slide bar is adjustable
for any height.

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Single lever
handles.

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Grab bars are
becoming more
decorative.

41. My Office Shower Seat

42. Shower seat with control on side.
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43. Curbless Shower
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Moving wall tub

44. Save Energy & Water

45. Did you know?
 Your bathroom uses 75% of the water in your home
 Traditional toilet uses 3.5 gal. of water -- 1/3 of the water in
your home
 Save 67% of water by using dual flush toilet

46. Dual Flush Toilet
Uses 1.28-1.6 gallons of
water for full flush
&
Only .8 gallons for
light flush

47. Water Sense
Products

48. Energy Star Light
Fixtures

49. Future is Technology

50. Science of Water &
Sound
VibrAcoustic® Hydrotherapy

51. Chromatherapy
Colors That Soothe

52. Mirrors with TVs

53. LED Backlit Mirrors

54. Ultimate Toilet:
NumiToilet by
Kohler
• Motion activated seat
• Air dryer
• Heated seat
• Feet warmer
• Plays music

55. Low Maintenance
 Epoxy Grout
 Solid surface countertop
 Undermount sink
 One-piece toilet
 Tiled base molding

56. Spa Features

57. Multiple Shower
Sprays

58. Overhead Rain
Shower

59. Luxurious Tubs with bubble technology, heated backs,
music therapy, aromatherapy, and almost anything you can
think of.

60. Heated Floors with
thermostat control

61. Unique sink or other elements

62. Bidets
Washlets

63. Candles, Towels, ….

64. • The Way That You Live – or Want to Live
• The Right Floor Plan
• The Illusion of Space
• Light It Up
• Maximize Storage
• Universal Design
• Save Energy & Water
• Future is Technology
• Low Maintenance
• Spa Features

66. Thank you!