subject: Shared Bathrooms: How To Make Them Work For You [print this page] Every morning, the majority of us in the UK will make use of a shared bathroom, and whether that is just one other person or as part of a busy family household, it can present challenges. So how then, can we make sure that our bathrooms are prepared to cater to the needs of multiple users, and work for us in the most efficient way possible.
Firstly, we all tend to accumulate various cosmetics, toiletries and cleaning supplies and all of these mismatched and multi-coloured bottles and packages can quickly overwhelm the largest of bathrooms if you do not have sufficient storage space available. Having surface areas covered in clutter and disorganised bathroom paraphernalia will detract from your dcor and make daily bathroom use for complicated and difficult than it needs to be.
Fortunately, after a decade of minimalism being the dominant trend in bathroom design, furniture has come back in a big way. Keeping your surfaces clear, your bathroom products neatly organised and stowed away out of sight, will create a more relaxed and inviting bathroom that is easier to navigate.
The basin area is the engine room of the bathroom, and keeping it clear and organised is a key step in shared bathroom use. A fitted basin vanity unit is a great place to start, providing ample storage space for your daily essentials whilst keeping them within easy reach. The number and arrangement of drawers and cupboards is entirely dependant on personal choice and how you wish to categorise your bathroom products for easy access.
Upgrading from a bathroom mirror to a mirrored cabinet is another great way to generate quick storage space without any loss or room. The internal shelving can be divided up between bathroom users, giving each user their own shelf to keep each individuals personal items separate. Alternatively, wall-mounted cabinets, mounted on either side of the bathroom mirror, can make great his and hers storage areas to keep bathroom products distinct and separated, to allow each bathroom user their own system of organisation.
This approach will also help the frame the bathroom mirror, and create a luxurious traditional basin area, but with modern styling and materials. In households with young children, wall mounted cabinets can be a good place to store any medicines and supplements safely out of the reach of inquisitive young hands.
Finally, why not upgrade your radiator to a heated towel rail? Not only will this create a focal modern design point in your bathroom, but it will also ensure that each user of a busy bathroom has access to warm and dry towels whenever they need them.
Shared bathrooms neednt become messy battle grounds, and with a little research and planning, you can create a bathroom which several people can comfortable use and that stays tidy and inviting at all times.
