The bathroom can represent many things. Among those images and feelings associated with it, health and cleanliness are some of the most prevalent connotations. Bathrooms are a place for people to relax, unwind, and ponder, making it one of the most important private spaces in a house. A lot of people can live without a laundry room, but imagine if you didn’t have a bathroom and how inconvenient that would be. With that said, here is a list of ways to upgrade your bathroom.
Handrails
It would be worthwhile getting handrails installed in your bathroom, especially if you’re living with older people. Without handrails, they are more likely to slip and fall. And depending on how fragile their bones have become, this can be a much bigger problem than someone younger slipping.
Rubber mats
Instead of getting the normal cloth rug for your bathroom, consider buying rubber mats instead. They can be used as a means of preventing slip and fall accidents, and be used inside the shower at the same time.
Lighting
Getting good lighting for any room is essential. Without proper lighting, eyesight can depreciate and worsen over time. For places like the bathroom, lighting is very important because you might be doing things that require you to see well. This can be as simple as applying make-up or flossing your teeth.
Shower area
The main purpose of a bathroom is to maintain cleanliness. If there is a large amount of water that always goes outside the boundaries of the shower area, you may consider getting a walk in shower. Besides maintaining a dry floor, it can be safer for everyone in the house. Children and senior citizens will all benefit from the reduced likeliness of a slip and fall accident from happening.
Hooks
A common consideration that is overlooked when renovating or designing a bathroom is getting hooks. People usually get about two or three hooks. Then, looking back months after, they regret their decision and wish that they got more. Hooks can serve many purposes — they can hang your towels out to dry, keep your clothes dry while showering, and even keep clothes from getting wrinkled.
Shelves
Having shelves in your bathroom isn’t a very common sight these days. But shelves can serve many purposes. They can be used to store extra towels, soap, shampoo, or cleaning materials. Getting shelves installed is also a way for you to maximise the space you have. Doing this can benefit those who only have limited space in their bathrooms.
Conclusion
Upgrading a bathroom is different for every household. Some would be able to do all the renovations in one go, whereas others would prefer to do upgrades spread out over time. To make the best decision, always try to consider all the people using the bathroom. Do they slip easily? Do they need support when walking? Or is your bathroom good as it is? From there, what you need to upgrade will become clearer to you.
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Meg is an author at Cinnamon Hollow. She writes on a variety of topics sharing tips and ideas for daily life.