Bathroom
A bathroom is a room for personal hygiene activities, generally containing a toilet, a sink (basin) and either a bathtub, a shower, or both. The toilet is usually included in the bathroom, whereas other cultures consider this unhygienic or impractical, and give that fixture a room of its own. It may also be a question of available space in the house whether the toilet is included in the bathroom or not.
A family bathroom is a full bathroom not attached to a bedroom, but with its door opening onto a corridor. A connected bathroom is situated between and usually shared by the occupants of two separate bedrooms. It may also have two wash basins. A bathroom is a waterproof room usually equipped with a shower; it is designed to eliminate moisture damage and is compatible with under floor heating systems.
This commonly results in discrepancies between advertised and actual number of baths in real estate listings. Bathrooms are generally categorized as “master bathroom”, containing a shower and a bathtub that is connecting to the largest bedroom; a “full bathroom” (or “full bath”), containing four plumbing fixtures: a toilet and sink, and either a bathtub with a shower, or a bathtub and a separate shower stall; “half bath” (or “powder room”) containing just a toilet and sink; and “3/4 bath” containing toilet, sink, and shower, although the terms vary from market to market.
Historically, bathing was often a collective activity, which took place in public baths. In some countries the shared social aspect of cleaning the body is still important. The term for the place used to clean the body varies around the English-speaking world, as does the design of the room itself. A full bathroom is generally understood to contain a bath or shower (or both), a toilet, and a sink.
Bathroom Design attentions
Towels: Bathrooms often have one or more towel bars or towel rings for hanging towels
Decoration: Bathroom decorated with white-and-blue tiles on the floor and turquoise tiles on the walls
Furniture: A bathroom cabinet, some bathrooms contain a bathroom cabinet for personal hygiene products and medicines, and drawers or shelves (sometimes in column form) for storing towels and other items.
Bidet: A modern bidet of the traditional type, some bathrooms contain a bidet, which might be placed next to a toilet.
Plumbing
The design of a bathroom must account for the use of both hot and cold water, in significant quantities, for cleaning the body. The water is also used for moving solid and liquid human waste to a sewer or septic tank. Water may be splashed on the walls and floor, and hot humid air may cause condensation on cold surfaces. From a decorating point of view the bathroom presents a challenge. Ceiling, wall and floor materials and coverings should be impervious to water and readily and easily cleaned. The use of ceramic or glass, as well as smooth plastic materials, is common in bathrooms for their ease of cleaning. Such surfaces are often cold to the touch, however, and so water-resistant bath mats or even bathroom carpets may be used on the floor to make the room more comfortable. Alternatively, the floor may be heated, possibly by strategically placing resistive electric mats under floor tile or radiant hot water tubing close to the underside of the floor surface.
Electricity
Electrical appliances, such as lights, heaters, and heated towel rails, generally need to be installed as fixtures, with permanent connections rather than plugs and sockets. This minimizes the risk of electric shock. Ground-fault circuit interrupter electrical sockets can reduce the risk of electric shock, and are required for bathroom socket installation by electrical codes.
Lighting
Bathroom lighting should be uniform, bright and must minimize glare. For all the activities like shaving, showering, grooming etc. one must ensure equitable lighting across the entire bathroom space. The mirror area should definitely have at least two sources of light at least 1 feet apart to eliminate any shadows on the face. Skin tones and hair color are highlighted with a tinge of yellow light. Ceiling and wall lights must be safe for use in a bathroom. All forms of lighting should be safe to use in the bathroom.
