I Wish I Had Thought About That – Master Baths

Building a new home or remodeling is an opportunity to consider some new concepts or products for your new Master Bath.  Creating a wish-list will help you identify the must-have items and help eliminate those last minute, budget-busting extras.

Here are some of the ideas you may want to consider:

Showers

• Larger showers with frameless enclosures
• Coated, clear glass enclosures for easy cleaning
• Dual shower heads; wall-mounted, hand-held shower heads with sensor temperature controls
• Shower fixtures in oil rubbed bronze, Tuscan bronze, black, brushed nickel and more
• Pulsating water jets that provide spinal and foot massage
• Warm, neutral tile tones with colorful glass tile accents 
• Recessed shelves for shampoo, etc. tall enough for Costco-size containers
• Built-in benches

Bathtubs

• Tubs separated from showers
• Smaller soaking, jetted and non-jetted tubs
• Sunken Roman tubs
• Eco – friendly stone and wood bathtubs
• Artificial stone bathtubs available in various shapes

Toilets

• Pump powered, pressure-assisted quiet, dual-flush system
• Comfort height versus regular height toilets
• Water efficient models
• Heated seats

Sinks

• Vessel sinks in glass, porcelain or metal
• Geometric and free shaped modern sinks
• Hand painted sinks integrated into vintage furniture  vanities
• Stainless steel sinks

Cabinets

• “His” and “Hers” separate vanities; his with additional height.
• Separate vanity locations
• Storage garages for hair styling equipment
• Coffee bar cabinets with refrigerator
• Side storage cabinets above countertop
• Armoire cabinet for linen storage

Mirrors

• Antique framed mirrors above furniture vanity
• Contemporary, stainless steel custom frames
• Wall-to-wall, countertop to ceiling or crown molding
• Steam-resistant glass

Tile

• Glass tile in ocean colors
• Metallic accent pieces for ceramic tile
• Combination of glass and porcelain tiles creating borders or accents

Today’s homeowner is looking to make the master bath more comfortable, stylish and personal. For homeowners who aren’t confident in their design capabilities, it is best to consult a professional. It is better to get expert advice ahead of time, instead of after a project has gone wrong.