KEY TO YOUR HOME 2020

100 / KEY TOYOUR HOME bathroom Getting The Big Picture Before you even get down to the nitty-gritty details, have a clear overall image of where you would like your major bathroom fittings to be. Think about where you will install your toilet, vanity tops, shower zone, or even a bathtub. The positions of these indispensable features of your bathroom will naturally dictate the rest of the space for you. Do you still have leftover floor space to accommodate another storage unit or a decorative potted plant? And more importantly, are you left with sufficient space to navigate around? As you will be moving around the bathroom, you will definitely want to allocate a safe distance between your bathroom fittings. Safety First No matter how hard you try, you can’t stop the bathroom floors from getting wet. To prevent accidents, invest in non-slip flooring that will reduce the possibility of skidding or slipping. For added safety – especially for households with children and the elderly – you can even install grab bars and rails in the shower area, bathtub, and beside the toilet. They will provide extra assistance when getting up or sitting down. Having a shower seat or bench will also make it easier for low mobility occupants. And if you use electrical appliances like hair dryers and razors in the bathroom, ensure that you have a specialised wall socket (ground-fault circuit interrupters) as an added safety measure against electrical injuries. Design by Prozfile Design by AWA Design Office