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The
ideal position of the bathing area would be one that allows
you to step out of your bath on to dry ground.
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Family
size has an important role to play in the design and layout
of bathrooms. The larger the family, the larger the bathroom
in terms of square footage and storage space.
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Plumbing
fixtures should be comfortably spaced, with sorage facilities
and furnishings well arranged so that there is plenty
of free space left for manoeuvring.
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Tailoring
the bathroom to suit the age requirements of all its users
is sensible. If toddlers use the same bathroom as the
adults, the towel stand could be fixed a little lower
so that a child has easy access.
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In
situations where one bathroom has to be shared by four
or more people, separating the WC and the wash basin from
the bathing area will allow two people to use different
areas of the bathroom at the same time.
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A
WC should be placed near a window or an outer wall, so
that an exhaust fan can be fitted alongside.
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The
bathing area should be kept away from the windows to protect
it from drought.
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A
dry and free area (unencumbered by fixtures) is needed
to allow an adult to dry off and dress after bathing.
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Floor
should always be skid resistant variety.
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A
jacuzzi should ideally be fitted with its access panel
and electric points under the flooring, directly below
the tub.
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Colour
scheme should be according to the age factor. Women prefers
soft colours and designs, while children's bathroom sport
cartoon characters. The middle income groups there is
a marked preferences for pastel shades. The trend should
be sober and not flashy.
