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What to do with a large bathroom

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Traditionally, bathrooms have been small spaces and homeowners have had to get creative to maximize every centimeter. Today, people want large spa-like bathrooms they can spend time in. The trouble is, a bathroom is a functional space and you run the risk of having a cavernous room with not much in it except a lot of exposed floor. So how do you use up all that space?

A large shower with a substantial freestanding tub is a good place to start. Be careful not to make the shower too big or it won’t warm up during the shower and you’ll be shivering the minute you step out of the water.

Consider a water closet for the toilet which involves building a separate room within the bathroom just for the toilet.

Design your bathroom with two large vanities, each with one sink, instead of one double vanity.

Adding storage to your bathroom is a practical solution and often cabinet makers offer additional cabinetry that match the style of the vanity. You can also opt for a built-in linen cabinet with glass doors for displaying stacks of towels and pretty objects. A closet built within the bathroom or a favourite free-standing armoire is a great place to store bath products and cleaning supplies. You can also create a separate makeup vanity with room for a bench.

Make the most of your large bathroom space by making sure the scale of the fixtures fit the size of the space and use colour and decor to make it warm and inviting.

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