Elemental Design, LLCContemporary Bathroom, Seattle

In this example, the bath and shower are ideally located in the wet zone, with a glass window ensuring no water is splashed towards the basin area. Towels can be placed within reach of the shower and bath to avoid any slips.

4. Establish your budget and add at least 10 per cent Be sure to set aside a construction contingency for critical items – and don’t be tempted to use it just to put in an upgraded cooktop! Due to the complexity of the construction process, unforeseen issues will come up. Without a contingency, you might find yourself short of cash when you really need it. A few years ago while renovating my own house, we discovered numerous problems stemming from a quick and dirty job done 40 years prior. One of the most worrisome issues was a hacked-out joist on the second floor, leaving the bathtub supported inadequately by adjoining joists and bits of plywood. A great deal of creative thought and some extra cash were needed to fix the deficient joist without tearing apart the whole bathroom. Without a contingency to tackle this urgent situation, we might have been forced to postpone other parts of the project to deal with it and the owner might have been stuck with dust and disruption for a longer time.

Dark large floor tiles with wood vanity