How to Design the Interior of a Bath

Tthe interior of your bath should be as beautiful as the bathroom itself.

Design the interior of a bath, so that it reflects the overall design of the bathroom itself. It is an area that can add or detract from aesthetics of the rest of the room. For example, a plain and white plastic surround set inside an otherwise ornate bathroom distracts the eye and makes the entire scheme seem cheaper. On the other hand, a colorful punch in this area can add a dramatic touch to an otherwise plain ambiance.

Things You'll Need

• Bathroom remodeling plans (if needed)
• Digital camera
• Home-design magazines
• Internet access

Instructions

1. Gather together your plans for the rest of the bathroom remodel if you are redoing the entire room. Take pictures of the existing bathroom if you are only remodeling the interior of the bath to bring with you while shopping.

2. Look through design magazines, Internet sites and home-improvement store displays to see all of your options when it comes to the style of the bathtubs/showers. Options include a standard bathtub/shower, claw-foot, Jacuzzi or soaking tub. Choose a style.

3. Consider the different surround styles for bathtubs/showers. Options include concrete, tile and stone that can be purchased for existing baths as well. Other choices include tiling the wall around the bathtub/shower or installing rocks and stones for a natural theme.

4. Choose quality fixtures that complement your bath as well as the other fixtures in the room. For example, if you have nickel faucets on the sink, look for a material that complements them to use in the bath. As Tim Carter, nationally syndicated newspaper columnist puts it, "these faucets usually stay in the wall for a long time. Buy a cheap tub faucet, and you'll regret it."

5. Plan for organization when remodeling the interior of a bath. Incorporate conveniences into the design such as ledges for shampoo and body wash or hanging shelves for soap and loofahs. Add space in for personal extras, such as scented candles or a shower radio.

6. Pick out an enclosure, whether it be a shower curtain or glass doors that complement the design. For example, etched shower doors that open to reveal ornate tiles may work better for you than a curtain that adds more texture.

References

• Apartment Therapy; Bathtub Surrounds; Regina Yunghans; August 2010
• Ask the Builder; Bathroom Tub Fixtures; Tim Carter

Resources

• Popular Mechanics; Installing a Tub Surround; Merle Henkenius; July 2001
• HomeTime.com: How to Ceramic Tile Around a Tub