8 Steps to the Perfect Bathroom

Decorating today's bathrooms calls for a sophisticated mix of colors, materials, and hard and soft goods. Here, an interior designer makes it simple.

By Mark McCauley More in Bathroom

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Photo 1 of 8Function should be the highest priority when selecting fixtures as well as accessories for the bathroom.

- Think Function First
- Map the Space
- Choose Colors and Motif
- Know Your Surfaces

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A bathroom, like the kitchen, is one of the hardest-working spaces in the home. If it’s not functional, everybody suffers. Keep all of its functions in mind — it’s a workstation for preparing for the day ahead and a refuge for resting and recovering from the hectic day — when choosing the sink, tub, shower, toilet and other pieces. Consider what other functions you can incorporate into the bath with a little clever planning; perhaps you’d like a seat in the shower, a steam room or storage for linens.

Room design by Lou Ann Bauer. Photo by Andrew McKinney.

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