I wonder who the designer was of an L-shaped bathroom. Rooms flow into each other, walls don’t quite line up and it can be tricky to find a good spot for the toilet. But that funny shape can be to your advantage. The two sections provide a natural way of separating the different bathroom functions. … Read more
Sloped or slanted ceilings can be a challenge when planning bathrooms. One side of the room is full of headroom but the other is too low to stand comfortably. At first it may seem that you have limited design options. The good news is that a sloped ceiling needn’t be a problem. In fact it … Read more
An understairs bathroom can be one of those projects that leaves you scratching your head for a minute. Usually the room is small, the ceiling slopes down and each corner has a funny angle. Yet that odd little space can make a fantastic half bath when planned right. You don’t need much space for a … Read more
A small half bath can try your patience. You walk through the door and you can hardly turn around. Vanity is too wide, toilet is too close to wall, storage can be impossible to find. If this rings a bell, you are not alone. The many older houses, townhouses and apartments often have long narrow … Read more
If you are planning a small bathroom it can be tricky, especially if it is an odd shape. Bathrooms can be long and skinny. Some have sloped ceilings, sharp corners or doors that seem to open into everything. At first glance there may not seem to be a good way to organise the space. Smart … Read more
Decorating a small half bath can be one of the trickiest rooms. You have very little room to work and an awkward layout makes the job even more difficult. The door might open into the vanity or the toilet might be wedged into a corner. Or there just might not be much storage. The good … Read more
It always seems that bathrooms run out of storage space more quickly than any other room in the house. You start out with one towel, then another, and soon enough they’re hanging over the shower door, tossed on the vanity or piled on the floor. I’ve been there. A few years ago our powder room … Read more
Even the most basic bathroom is special when it’s Art Nouveau. The flowing lines, floral patterns, curved furniture and nature-inspired details of this design style embellish every corner of the room. Modern trends tend toward sharp edges and simple adornment, but Art Nouveau is about craftsmanship and artistic expression. I remember walking into a historic … Read more
Your bathroom should be clean, inviting and relaxing every day. A few clever changes can totally change the vibe of the space. I learned that after dealing with an old bathroom that had dull walls, weak lighting, and outdated cabinets. Every morning felt boring in there. One weekend I painted the walls, put in a … Read more
Small bathrooms are tough. You walk in, bonk your elbow on the vanity and wonder where your storage went. I know the feeling. In our old house the bathroom was more like a closet with a toilet crammed in. Every inch counted. Here is the good news. A small bathroom doesn’t have to feel cramped. … Read more
