Make a Shower Room From A Spare Bedroom
The bathroom is one of the most intimate rooms in a house and the one in which people are most likely to indulge their imagination when it comes to decorating. A bathroom can have 2 purposes: first, for the practical task of cleansing the body and second, as a sanctuary in which to relax and unwind at the end of a busy day. These days bathrooms have a third possible use, if they are of adequate size, as a keep-fit area where an exercise bike and gym equipment can be installed, or as a dressing room, if it is ensuite to a bedroom. Many home owners choose to transform a spare bedroom into an additional bathroom. With 2 bathrooms in the same house, one may be assigned to the children or guests and the other to the parents.
Showers are popular and commonplace in new houses built today. A shower is a quick, invigorating way to start the day, as well as a refreshing cool-down after sport. Shower rooms can be fitted into small spaces, such as the area under a staircase or in a wardrobe recess in the bedroom. Moreover, showers are economical on water and power making them an ideal cost-saver in a family household.
The therapeutic pleasures and benefits of bathtime can be traced back to Roman times, when, after bathing slaves would dry, oil, and massage their masters’ bodies. Nowadays aromatic bath oils and the gentle massage from jet sprays in showers and jacuzzi fittings in a bathtub re-create a similar effect in the privacy of your own bathroom.
When planning and decorating your own bathroom it is fun to do some thorough research. Look through magazines and brochures for inspiration, visit showrooms and DIY outlets to gauge prices and styles.
September 23, 2009 at 5:16 pm Comments (0)