NEW YORK, April 10, 2015 – It’s an age-old dilemma
faced by young and old, in homes large and small, in the city and
in the country: How can two adults happily share one
bathroom?
“It has often been said in jest that separate bathrooms is key to a
happy marriage,” says Cheryl Dixon, Head of Brand and Trade
Marketing for GROHE America, the world’s leading single-brand
manufacturer and supplier of kitchen and bath fittings. “But when
that just isn’t possible, some strategic planning and compromising
can make a single bathroom home work.”
Decide What’s Important
A bathroom can be viewed as a spa-like retreat, a place to linger
and luxuriate, others focus on its efficiency and functionality,
zipping in and out as quickly as possible. Here are some questions
to consider when designing a shared bathroom:
1. Do you have specific wishes for the décor: different color
scheme, materials, flooring or lighting?
2. What amenities would be ideal in the bathroom? Perhaps a radio
or television, chromatherapy, heated towel racks or flooring,
candles or plants.
3. What type of sink and storage is needed?
4. What size and type of faucet is ideal?
5. What about the shower head? Is a head or hand shower
preferred?
6. Is a tub crucial?
Dixon presents some specific ideas to achieve the bathroom of your
dreams:
Bathroom Design
“Think of the bathroom as you would any room in the house,” advises
Dixon, “with its own color palette, accessories and furnishings
tying in with the mood you want to project.” For example, she
suggests trying soft celadon or a creamy yellow for a spa feel or
pure white sparked with crimson and navy for a more communal
atmosphere. “Properly matted and framed for a damp environment, art
can add so much, as can big green plants or a terry cloth-covered
chair,” she adds. “And no matter the style don’t forget proper
lighting! Install lighting with dimmers, so you can see everything
clearly and also relax serenely. The bathroom really is a unique
place and should be decorated with care and imagination.”
Amenities
Floor warming mats and towel racks will make a big difference in a
cold climate. “Someone who has never had such luxuries will wonder
how they ever lived without them after a few days.” The same holds
for quality towels. The higher the thread count, the more
absorbent.
For news junkies, a radio or television makes sense, and for the
aesthetically oriented, a lovely bureau to hold bath, beauty and
cleaning supplies with a vase of flowers on top would make them
happy.