Log Homes Journal

Professional bathroom designers are masterful at merging both function and form to create breathtaking results. In this eight-part series which I call “Understanding Bathroom Design,” I draw on my experience working with some of London’s top bathroom designers to explain this exciting field. This final article talks about the psychology of design.

It can be really interesting to talk with professional London Bathroom Designers and learn how they see the psychology of their role. Many designers talk of the way in which a fabulous bathroom design starts with a stroke of imagination. They will mention the captivating enchantment of a well-designed room, with unconventional or thoughtful small touches making the house really feel like a home.

One of the really big questions in designing for happiness is whether to select painted walls or wallpaper or tiles for new bathroom design projects. Colour is the number one consideration. It can be used to frame and showcase certain interesting features of the bathroom dimensions, attractive London-designed sanitaryware, or favourite pieces of washroom artwork. Mood is an important bathroom design consideration in this regard – how does the client want to achieve that feeling of happiness by luxuriating in the space of their new bathroom?

Professional bathroom designers in London often refer to the “scale challenge” – by which they mean the problem of smaller London bathrooms sometimes being rather cramped and awkwardly-shaped. The designer may choose to respond by focusing on a small number of larger sanitaryware items to make the space seem more extravagant. In such cases, a bathroom design may benefit from deeper, smoother colours to provide atmosphere while simultaneously softening any dividing lines or contours.  Read more... (387 words, estimated 1:33 mins reading time)

Are you unhappy with the way that your bathroom looks or the way that you feel while inside of it?  If so, you may want to think about having your bathroom remodeled.  You will find that are, literally, an unlimited number of benefit to doing so.

Once of you have decided to have your bathroom remodeled, you will need to make a number of other decisions.  One of those decisions is how you would like to have your bathroom remodeled. Your two choices are doing it yourself or hiring the services of a professional contractor.  If you are like many other homeowners, you may want to have your bathroom professionally remodeled, but you may also be wondering whether or not it is a good idea. To determine whether or not you should have your bathroom professionally remodeled, you will want to examine the advantages and disadvantages of doing so.

Perhaps, the biggest advantage to having your bathroom professionally remodeled is the end result.  It is known fact that most professional contractors produce better work than most do it yourselfers.  Therefore, if you are looking to have the best looking bathroom on your block, it may be a good idea to hire the services of a professional contractor. In addition to better results, you may find that a professionally remodeled bathroom may help to increase the overall value of your home.  Read more... (716 words, estimated 2:52 mins reading time)

The bathroom is the most importance part of the house. There are many accessories in the bathroom that we take for granted: the tub, the shower stall, the sink, the commode, the shelves and other aspects. It is very difficult to imagine a bathroom that doesn’t have any of these. It is a matter of not just comfort but also hygiene.

Modern bathrooms host a very wide range of accessories that have become synonymous with comfort. Even the most ordinary articles like soap bowls, weighing scales, bath rugs, towel racks, toothbrush holders, first aid kits and dispenser bottles, can become an eyesore if they do not have their own place in the bathroom. Furthermore, it is very important that they blend in with the rest of the décor in the bathroom, and not stand out like an oddity. Presently, every house holds as many bathrooms as the number of bedrooms, with each person having their own personal space. This means as many accessories as per the different bathroom styles.

Modern bathroom accessories ought to include beautifully designed bath and shower curtains in different fabrics. They can feature exotically designed taps, shower fittings and other plumbing; modern wall-mounted or countertop accessories, such as a weigh scales that also show body mass index; stunningly carved mirrors, gorgeous lighting fixtures, and specially designed toiletries; matching towels and robes made of organic materials; plastic bag dryers and recycling bins designed to blend in with the décor; decorative glassware and potted plants; bath and shower filters; wooden carvings, hemp throw rugs, and even duvets. Throw in some furniture and you have the ultimate in bathroom comfort.

Most of these products are available in organic and eco-friendly materials. You can find these items in furnishing stores, or in stores that specialize in bathroom accessories. They can also be ordered online. Finally, some manufacturers even design products as per the customized requirements of their valued clients.