Your Bathroom's Best Feature?

10 years ago

If you had to choose one thing? What would be your bathroom's best feature? Mine is my wall mounted magnifying mirror. I have a love / hate relationship with it. Mostly love. :)

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rinked

10 years ago

last modified: 10 years ago

I love our entire bathroom, because we made it from scratch with our own hands.
It used to be a tiny bedroom, we took the wooden floor out, poored some concrete (with floor heating), insulated walls and ceiling, installed three types of lighting (incl. moonlight-ish led's), a walk-in shower, a tub, sink and a glass mosaic that took me an entire winter to make. Every inch of it is personal; when we soak in our tub, we enjoy the fruits of all the work put into it.

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747.2fra
10 years ago
After living with cracked lime linoleum, the sink partially in the tub/shower that required 2 shower curtains because the wall wasn't waterproof, and the toilet that was 8" from the wall, our remodel feels luxurious. It took us 7+ years to prioritize, plan and save! But now I love everything about the room.
mdnotdr
10 years ago
My favorite thing about my bathroom is the windows above and beside the tub. (Saving to replace the glass.) Least favorite thing...having to clean the tub after Sweetpea uses it for her bath..;o)
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Marilyn Wilkie
10 years ago
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Toilet. Without it we would be in BIG trouble. :)
But seriously, our bathroom is small and decorated in a cottage style (by us). I love the floor. I also love the beadboard and the bullseye trim.And I like the blue color of the walls. I don't like the plumbing showing behind the sink. Please excuse the mess.
Marilyn Wilkie
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Ooops, here is the picture. I should have removed that box of Kleenex up there. But at least the toilet lid is down! My husband is very good about that.
dclostboy
10 years ago
That mosaic is beautiful, ring...especially hard to work in different tile sizes.
vizkid88
10 years ago
Just finished renovating my 1943 bathroom and love the heated floor and extra outlet I was able to sneak in.
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10 years ago
Radiant underfloor heated, urinal for spouse in a fairly bombproof corner, curbless shower, and three flaps in wall to dump laundry from master bath to hampers in the butler pantry. Will be adding towel bars, shower caddy shelf, and TP holders that double as grab rails. Top rating for me is the urinal; top rating for hubby is the laundry flaps.
centaurita
10 years ago
Great Conversation! We are building our last home right now and I can't wait to enjoy some of the things everyone is talking about here! Does anyone have a reccomendation for a towel warmer? I wanted to get one for my DH for Valentine's day so he can wire it in before the drywall goes up? I wouldn't mind having a freestanding one either, that could sit between the tub and shower - but I love how the hardwired ones looks on the wall! Any advice apprciated!
Mike Zweifel
10 years ago
I like nothing about my bath
houseatthelake
10 years ago
I like my built in shelving at the end of the tub. I plan to do more renos in this area. Want to cover tub deck with marble tiles possibly put wainscotting or subway tile around tub and window area. Also finish off the tub side panel. I like my mirror frame which I did myself with MDF painted and white river rock. The best feature of our bathroom should be the view as we have a lake view but as our windows are so high we can't really see it. Future plans would be to add a larger window as privacy is not really an issue. We have no neighbors close by. I would add shutters which could be closed when needed. Since we first moved here I have wanted a larger window in the bathroom. Hope to see it happen.
houseatthelake
10 years ago
Still more renos planned for this area.
karenrpowell
10 years ago
@centaurita. Im a designer/ decorater and just finished a complete home remodel on my new home. I put in a " mr steam" beautiful towel warmer. Here are pros and cons. Pros: Looks great on wall. Doubles as a towel rack. Might be a good feature for resale. Cons: Expensive. Takes an electrician to mount. To warm a towel completely you have to weave the towel in and out of the bars which can be time consuming. A super thick towel never warms completely, even after 10-15 minutes. You can only warm one towel at a time. Final grade: Looks - A. Function- D. Hope this helps you. PS my husband throws his 2 big bath sheets in the dryer to warm them.
centaurita
10 years ago
@karenrpowell, Yes it helps :) Thanks for taking the time to post. It seems like one of those things where price may not equate to function, and maybe I'll just have to wing it and hope I choose wisely!
dianecourbat
10 years ago
I love my huge shower with grab bars and built-in bench. I feel like I am in a spa.
midmodfan
10 years ago
The Geberit AquaClean washlet.
Hillary Moers
10 years ago
The view from my bathtub! treetops and sky.... divine
amanpino
10 years ago
Everything AFTER the refurbishment of our small apartment in 2004, because BEFORE, we didn't go inside that room without plastic bags put over our shoes and disposable gloves over our hands.
We like staying there (in the apartment ;-) because it is so nicely located, in the city centre with views to the trees of a lovely private park.
Geneviève
10 years ago
My medicine cabinet
Momof5x
10 years ago
Mine is spacious and it has windows so a nice breeze comes through the room.
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Studio M Interior Design
10 years ago
I'm in love with my little black and white retro-tiled half-bath, except it has a very fun walk-in shower (it's tiny) that is also great for guests or bathing the dog :)
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Pamela DeCuir Interior Designs
10 years ago
I have three - a separate toilet "room" with its own window, separate vanities/sinks for my hubby and me, and my wall mounted magnifying mirror.
Denise Tonner
10 years ago
Dclostboy, is that statuary marble on the large surfaces? How is it holding up? I just installed it on vanity top (slab) and shower walls and floors (tiles). I am most concerned about hair and body products and makeup. I have become much more aware of products and quick clean up as I put statuary in my kitchen too!
dclostboy
10 years ago
Denise, it's actually polished Carrera on the large surfaces and honed on tiles...I seal every 6 months and have had no issues...but no hair spray or makeup here :)
Denise Tonner
10 years ago
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dclostboy
10 years ago
Thanks...seal, seal, seal :)
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Heated floors! They are the best thing in our home, the one thing we have never taken for granted, ever! People don't realize the Ahhhhhh value of them and they aren't really that expensive to install.
skalergis
10 years ago
My thermostat needs replacing and that's expensive!! But the warm floor is amazing!!
judygilpin
10 years ago
I have a swing arm magnifying mirror just like the one pictured above. Have it mounted on the wall right next to my wonderful floor to ceiling window (yes the glass is frosted). The wonderful light from that window is my favorite thing in my bathroom
stryker
10 years ago
Blooming orchids. I put an additional window in my little 6x8 ft bath, and configured niches with a plant shelf at the foot of the tub/shower. The sun streams in, turning the shower spray into rainbows, and I feel like I'm naked in paradise with my flowers. It's really like an outdoor shower. The heated floors are great too.
merinlmione
10 years ago
towel warmer
Jacqueline Leider
10 years ago
i LOVE A NATURAL LIGHT IN THE BATHROOMS
woolywilly
10 years ago
I love the pebble floor in the shower we are just putting in
Kittylm Metcalfe
10 years ago
the 9-foot tall custom storage cabinet that separates the toilet area and the bathtub (this idea came from Houzz!)
maryr410
10 years ago
My heated toilet seat! (It's also a Kohler bidet toilet seat & comfort height toilet) Hope I'm never again without it. In the freezing winter getting up in the middle of the night is so much easier! 2nd favorite would be a heated floor. Thought of it to late when we re-did our master bath.
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10 years ago
I love my Kohler Moxie showerhead. It plays music via bluetooth from my Iphone.

http://www.us.kohler.com/us/Moxie-2.0-gpm-single-function-showerhead-with-wireless-speaker/productDetail/Showerheads:-Single-Function/867508.htm
Kathy
10 years ago
Double vanities with different heights. His counter is taller, which makes much more comfortable use of the sink, etc. and affords an extra drawer.
Rosanne
10 years ago
Bevmacrae, I love your mirror!!!!!
ptmatthews
10 years ago
A large walk-in shower - nothing worse than a tiny shower!
runninghome
10 years ago
Our awesome cork floor - from http://corkstore.com/ Love it!
Bruni Collins
10 years ago
Two toilets, one with bidet, behind doors! Yea!
psuep
10 years ago
I'm with everyone who says heated floors - it's 8 degrees this morning and I would give up every pretty, shiny, fluffy thing in my bathroom for 85 degrees underfoot. Gleefully, I already did! In time, perhaps I'll make it look as luxurious as it feels.....
Kat Cheng
10 years ago
The huge skylight is my favorite thing, I think. It gives the room a sense of open space, which Is important to me.
praguemama
10 years ago
We are the process of building out retirement home. Have ordered the umbra towel warmers that are slightly arched and have wide slots to warm towels better are hardwired) (2 smaller ones were cheaper & higher wattage.) Have the Gerbrit wall hung toilet installed & with the Toto washlet that has a warm seat & closes when a person leaves; it will be the bomb! Heated floors are a must! Dear hubby put in a large window so I'll be able to look out into a small greenhouse filled with all my orchids, tropical vines and my orange tree, (we live in the country but do have neighbors so I used that excuse to get my greenhouse!) Can hardly wait until the house is done!
garmire
10 years ago
I'm fond of my soaker tub and the glass tile window around it. Also the chandelier above the tub is romantic. Well, it could be!
praguemama
10 years ago
Love the chandelier also, I have the pieces all cut for mine, just have to take them to the glass guy who has a larger kiln than mine so I can slump them! I'd put a climbing plant in each corner of the glass or a couple of orchids, they love the indirect bright lite and the steam from the tub. Lucky bamboo also would work!
reneekip
10 years ago
The only thing good thing about our bath is the toilet will flush!!! Horrid blue shower (NO tub), sliding doors are too large, so they overlap and only one side opens about 1/2 way. The bottom is not solid and stepping in the wrong places makes me wonder if I'll finish my shower in the basement. Gross sticky back tile squares. This house needs a major overhaul.
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Innovative Product Sales International
10 years ago
Heated floors and my shower caddies!
onthecoast1
10 years ago
My bathrooms are basic, but the deep closet in my main bath is AWESOME. Also love the curved shower rod in my tiled tub shower, and the built-in towel bar on the shower wall to hang the damp towels on to dry. My main bathroom has red walls which I get a lot of compliments on -- very energizing in the morning. I also put in a toilet which I think has the prettiest shaped base, tank, and tank lid -- first "pretty" toilet I've ever owned! lol
Lourdes Cantillo
10 years ago
I love my car wash, open shower and the Venetian mirror on the vanity.
centaurita
9 years ago
@ Innovative Products,

I have those caddies and they have been great so far. We didn't want to drill holes in the new tile so they worked out perfect.

We finished out home and the master bath is one of my favorites. I love it all! Best things are probably the heated floor and jetted soaking tub, but I got everything I wanted in there. Heated towel rack (went with a large hardwired one on the wall), two windows, chandelier, long granite counter.....etc.

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