Bathroom Trends And Ideas Everyone Should Avoid!

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  • In this video we are talking about some of the most impractical bathroom design ideas and trends everyone should avoid! Bathrooms are already high maintenance and these ideas and trends just make that even worse! Let's avoid them and embrace functional design!
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  • @BLK2000
    @BLK2000 ปีที่แล้ว +248

    I love the fact that Garrett always thinks of, everyone, the elderly, and disabled, everyone is given a thought!!! (you always think how able people are currently, or when they get older, so their homes grow with them!)
    - just love what a sweet-heart you are Garrett, thinking of all of us lot!! :) ❤❤

    • @ValleyOakPaper
      @ValleyOakPaper ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Yes, elderly and kids! Good design should work for everybody.

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Thanks so much! My pleasure. Please take a moment to support the channel if you haven't already, and join our very valued subscriber family. :)

    • @juney18
      @juney18 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yes, Garrett has love in his heart and life. Empathy is more rare these days, but young Garrett already gets it. I think that takes wisdom, even more rare and coveted.

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @junesday Thanks very much! That’s very kind. My husband and I care about the world!
      😊😊😊

    • @donnamclaughlin9215
      @donnamclaughlin9215 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@GarrettLeChic I love positivity! Let's spread the joy and peace of the world....and keep up the humor too!

  • @teagarden874
    @teagarden874 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    My husband is a dentist and has had to treat a number of children with cracked or broken teeth from mishaps using vessel sinks. Thanks for warning people that they are not safe particularly for kids.

  • @seandalai3413
    @seandalai3413 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    I've never watched anyone else deal with the difficulties and requirements of ADA regulations and the general pitfalls that are so hard for those who have accessibility issues. I'm not just entertained by your videos, I'm educated!!! And for that, I'm also grateful. Keep up the wonderful content - it's invaluable.

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว +17

      In my opinion, people need to deal with experienced designers and licensed contractors who work in design amenable and compliant with ADA requirements because each situation is different and I like to see things done right. I am not an ADA expert and that's why we haven't produced a video specific to this topic. However, I do know it is important to realize that every situation is different and our friends that need such accommodations should get help from people who specialize in this area.

    • @lizhoward9754
      @lizhoward9754 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Good point. And even if you and everyone in your house has no problem with accessibility, at some point someone will probably break a bone, sprain an ankle, have orthopedic surgery, etc. When that happens, you will be sooooo thankful for the accessible features in your house. I know I have with just some dumb broken ankle.

  • @bonniegreenfeld5109
    @bonniegreenfeld5109 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Thank you for mentioning how grout lines are a safety feature. We just finished renovating two bathrooms in a 55+ community for my husband, myself, and my mother-in-law. Both showers have rainfall and handheld shower heads. We also installed horizontal grab bars in the showers as well as on the wall in the guest bath which doubles as a towel bar. I found a toilet paper holder that has a grab bar at the top. The grab bars match the style and finish of each bathroom. A quick search on the internet found which manufacturers make what is both practical and stylish. The grab bars in the showers look like accents, not hospital features.

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for sharing Bonnie! Glad you enjoyed the video. Please take a moment to support the channel, and join our very valued subscriber family.:)

    • @susanfindell6154
      @susanfindell6154 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I agree with the grab bars, I put one in my new bathroom remodel. Everyone comments on how cool it is.

  • @brandygregory9296
    @brandygregory9296 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I so appreciate your emphasis on accessibility and safety, not only in this particular video, but consistently throughout your "tutorials." I, myself, am older and am starting to consider grab bars -- and given that a dear friend of mine (she'll be 90 on New Year's Eve) fell just 5 days ago and broke her hip, safety is a high priority.

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You are so welcome Brandy! It's a very important topic.Thanks for all your support. :)

  • @l.dennard772
    @l.dennard772 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I"m so glad you bring up accessibility and safety. Anybody can become disabled, and everyone gets older. It really hope your attitude become more and more mainstream!!

  • @leec5170
    @leec5170 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Absolutely I vote for hand-held shower head! And a built-in seat in the shower.

  • @staceyboling5026
    @staceyboling5026 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You have me LOL. Call 911, dont call me, lol I have stepped out on my large tile floors and thought ima kill mysel!!!!!! I have had a vessel sink...grew to hate it!! I enjoy you telling the truth about design.

  • @doo21leroux
    @doo21leroux ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I'm currently designing a bathroom and was looking at a rain shower head and suddenly realized it probably wasn't going to be very practical for actually CLEANING myself off. Great tips!

    • @jenniferkannapel9450
      @jenniferkannapel9450 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Add a handheld wand to the shower too. We love the rainheads in our showers.

  • @Nickelini
    @Nickelini ปีที่แล้ว +13

    When I see a vessel sink, I see a cleaning nightmare

  • @EileenNestman
    @EileenNestman ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I totally agree with handheld shower heads being the best. Here are EVEN MORE reasons to love them. When my son was a newborn I could put it on a low setting and place him in the baby bath (in the shower area) and use the handheld shower head to clean him without a big scary tub of water under him (i left the stopper out of the baby bath so it would drain as I washed), so there was no hazard of him maybe inhaling water if he turned. Now I can place a messy high chair or the non-slip mat when it needs cleaning or whatever in the tub and "hose" it down with the handheld shower head. I can turn it on high and basically use it to get a shoulder massage for myself (that's where I hold my stress). Vessel sinks are the worst (I'm 4'10"😅) and I can't stand them at all. Garret, I spruced up my guest bathroom recently and put a video out on what I did there, if you want to see. You don't have to of course.

    • @AlexandraLynch1
      @AlexandraLynch1 ปีที่แล้ว

      People wonder how I wash my hip-length hair. I stand bent over with my head in the shower, hair flipped forward over my head, and use the handheld shower head to actually get all of that hair wet and rinsed. I can't do it in a standard wall-mount shower any more.

  • @laurihines300
    @laurihines300 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Dual rain shower head and handheld is a great combo. Handhelds are also critical for washing your pets. We put in a few warm water outdoor showers and one has a handheld to wash our dogs. Since we have a pack of Rottweilers it’s really great to be able to wash them and let them air dry

  • @jcangel343
    @jcangel343 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    As a disabled person I love how you mentioned accessibility for everyone! I need no lip as I have rheumatoid arthritis and my knees don’t bend well. Pottery Barn’s new accessible line is amazing to see!

  • @michelel6643
    @michelel6643 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You’re one of the few TH-cam designers who talks about beautiful design WITH accessibility. I love that for you, and I love that for me.

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely! It’s extremely important.

  • @jackiejackman8664
    @jackiejackman8664 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I don’t have a mudroom sink so I love having a removable hand held shower head for bathing our dog. 👍🏻

  • @RosemaryAmey
    @RosemaryAmey ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you for giving thought to the needs of those of us who are disabled, Garrett.
    I'll also say that if there is already a shower installed, changing the shower head to something nicer does not require any skill. I've done it at at least two of my rented homes.

  • @jenniferkannapel9450
    @jenniferkannapel9450 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love a rainhead shower but agree that the handheld sprayer is a must.

  • @ginalombardi2507
    @ginalombardi2507 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love a heated towel rack. I have a free standing one and one that goes in the wall. I have them running 24/7 365. It keeps the towel warm and fresh. I live on the water and I want my towels dry and without any moisture from the air. No matter the season a warm towel is always a delight.

  • @Elizabeth-mp6tr
    @Elizabeth-mp6tr ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Garrett... you bring up views that nobody else is talking about....."making our stories in our homes; have a conversation piece; adding a pop of colour!" And, "practical advise"....no kidding about rain showers. And, having a zero platform in a shower has been available in Europe for years. WoW....youre talking about accessibility. Perfect! Love love your perfect experience! Keep it up. I always look forward to your views!

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Elizabeth! I'm so glad you are enjoying the channel.

  • @michellequayle6929
    @michellequayle6929 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for discussing disability in a positive way. Absolutely right that if it’s disabled friendly it is great for everybody. A lot of designers do not address the pros and cons and just seem to focus on what looks nice.

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My pleasure! Thanks for watching, and supporting the channel by subscribing. I appreciate it. :)

  • @EvelynM-vlogs
    @EvelynM-vlogs ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One place that vessel sinks make sense is in areas that cannot accommodate a regular depth counter. The vessel requires less depth to be installed and if the tap is wall mounted or mounted at the 10 or 2 o'clock position, even less depth is needed. It's still awkward to use but does make a sink doable in an otherwise non-doable location.

  • @meridethhendry5733
    @meridethhendry5733 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    When we remodeled our master bath we added a rainfall shower. I have to say it was a big mistake! I think I’ve used it twice. We also have two handheld shower heads that are on a slide so you can make them as high as 7.5 feet or as low as 4 feet. Thank goodness! The thing I really dislike about the rainfall shower head is the need to get on a stool in order to clean the top of it! Yes they do get dusty! What a spectacular waste of money!

  • @christinamalcolm617
    @christinamalcolm617 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    6:14am in Australia, have woken up to a new Le Chic video (yay!!!) and trying to get my invaluable advice on bathrooms but my German Shepherd puppy is whining so loud for breakfast I can’t hear Garrett 😂🤦🏻‍♀️.

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much for sharing and for your kind comment! Thank you for subscribing to the channel, and being part of the world class and awesome LeChic family. :)

  • @signespencer6887
    @signespencer6887 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Rough natural tiles on the floor are good. My new bathroom, designed for aging in place, has small rough-ish tiles in the shower too. It does have a small lip around the shower. Regular sink, with storage beneath and a good sized cabinet as well.

  • @BarbBondVO
    @BarbBondVO ปีที่แล้ว +5

    THANK YOU for pointing out the need to get rid of that shower lip! I see designers talk down on open showers and those with no lip, when it should be standard nowadays. Disabled people shouldn’t be forced to pay tens of thousands to change out simple things in their house that, if they weren’t there, would not inconvenience an abled person at all. Thank you for advocating making design useable for the disabled and elderly!

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My pleasure Barbara! Thanks for watching. Please take a moment to support the channel, and join our very valued subscriber family. :)

  • @cvonsutphen
    @cvonsutphen ปีที่แล้ว +15

    *Function, Accessibility, Maintenance* . Garrett, your advice is on point, and I love it!

  • @antwinnetteelliott7187
    @antwinnetteelliott7187 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi there. I am remodeling a 1927 Bungalow (in an extremely small town....a mini town really......the challenges!!!). A clawfoot tub was moved from the original bathroom by a different owner when they turned one of the bedrooms into a second bathroom. I returned that tub to its original place when I remodeled both bathrooms and created a zero threshold shower in the second bath. I am soooo happpy that you discussed zero threshold showers and rainfall shower heads. I considered a rainfall, didn't do it, reconsidered it, put it on the back burner, and now thanks to your sharing, I am so glad I did not install one. The claw foot tub has brass fixtures and a brass halo. Haven't had to polish them....yet. Vessel sinks...you cover it all...however, my biggest "ick" about a vessel sink is when the wrong vessel sink is installed in an attempt to be indicative of the area. I was born and raised in Santa Fe NM (have lived all over the USA since) and it makes me cringe when I walk into a Santa Fe home with a vessel sink that has a Mexican design pattern. SO many people do not realize that Santa Fe's heritage is predominately Spanish, not Mexican, Native American, and of course European. The Spaniards arrived in Santa Fe.......End of The Old Santa Fe Trail. My SF heritage goes wayyyyy back. Thank you again for another great video. I hope to catch up soon with your recent clips. You are a busy bee!

  • @nogames8982
    @nogames8982 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A lot of thought and planning needs to go into a bathroom if a person plans on living in that house into their later years. I work in physical therapy and I saw many people who literally had to move out of their house because their bathroom was not accessible for them anymore. So plan ahead. End it doesn't have to end up looking like a hospital or nursing home.

    • @Vinsue96
      @Vinsue96 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No Games u r so right! Not sure why accessibility is never considered.

  • @RachelReiss
    @RachelReiss ปีที่แล้ว +15

    We have both a wall mounted showerhead and also a handheld one. We mostly use the handheld, but it's nice to have both options.
    We were very luck in that we visited a home which had vessel sinks before renovating our bathroom, which let us discover that vessel sinks are super messy--water splashes out everywhere!

  • @nikkiseashores82
    @nikkiseashores82 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Handheld shower is a MUST. SO much easier to clean yourself and the shower.

  • @rachelg7371
    @rachelg7371 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Totally agree on the rainfall shower head. They look cool but never liked how it functions. Tried it at a hotel… not for me.
    The hand-held shower head works great for us and for our fur baby.

  • @DonyaLane
    @DonyaLane ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for thinking of safety first and for considering wheelchair/walker accessibility! That design feature was what allowed my mother to remain in her own home right up till her last days.

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed.

  • @dodiegoldney
    @dodiegoldney ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for dealing with accessibility issues. Seems like the world in general thinks you can have good design OR accessibility but I love that you are determined to push for both! I had to address a lot of stuff like this when I was caring for my mom, and now I am getting older I think about my own future. Love this video, love you, thanks so much! Hope you and your fam have an amazing long weekend, Garrett!

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! Have a great weekend Dodie. :)

  • @kck9742
    @kck9742 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yes, I love my handheld shower head! And I agree 100% about floating countertops (and toilets). They give me a public restroom or hotel vibe that I'm not trying to go for, and also they're too contemporary for my taste (French and English cottage farmhouse).

  • @dannahiggins9206
    @dannahiggins9206 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    my husband and daughter love the rainfall shower head, we had one in our hotel recently but i hated it - never felt properly clean , so glad to get back to my adjustable showerhead 👌👌

  • @purplpen
    @purplpen 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am putting a sort of floating counter/vanity in my renovated bathroom, because I need the floor space underneath it. It's not just wall hung, though, it's wall to wall across an opening of about 4 feet. I'm raising the counter to about 36", and putting a slide-out drawer or shelf underneath it for at least a little bit of storage. The reason is to accommodate a cat's litter box. It will be under the counter, out of the way, which is, IMO, a big improvement over having a litter box in a carpeted bedroom. So, yeah, I'm remodeling the bathroom for my cat.

  • @madisonaustin7020
    @madisonaustin7020 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am desperate for a vessel sink, and I will tell you why. 1.) I’m tall, every sink i’ve had is so low it’s ridiculous for me. 2.) With limited counter space as a woman, im getting ready I have my things on the counter and they are CONSTANTLY falling in the under mount sink and that is NOT hygienic, I want a simple clean lined one that will prevent things from falling in them if I look at them wrong

  • @marniebrindley
    @marniebrindley ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I agree with everything you commented on. I have never cared for the vessel sink myself now the rainfall showerhead I’ve experienced in some hotels. As I get older, I think functionality rules over aesthetics. Great video, Garrett! As always you are so spot on!

  • @carlagierke3193
    @carlagierke3193 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I had to add the hand held shower head to my new home. It did not come with one. So we added it. So love it.
    Especially for cleaning the shower. Makes it so much easier. Love your videos thank you so much such great advice Garrett!❤️

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's my pleasure Carla! Thanks for watching. :)

  • @ValeCreekCottage
    @ValeCreekCottage ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've got to say it, from a cleaning perspective, how do people get behind those free-standing baths to clean? I think they're impractical and also, difficult to manage getting in and out of as you get older. I know they look beautiful, but ugghhh, imagine what's behind most of them (if they're against a wall).

  • @lanaj1107
    @lanaj1107 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Agree with the rainfall shower head. Even if I don't have my contacts in, I dislike water streaming down my face. 🥺

  • @brensearsjohnston4411
    @brensearsjohnston4411 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’ve always felt the same way about the rainfall showers! And again, really appreciate you mentioning how impractical they can be for someone with mobility limitations to use seated. I’m a fan of universal design and I can tell you are too. Thanks!

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are so welcome!

  • @virginialopezrey6860
    @virginialopezrey6860 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Very helpful, as always. Thank you for the safety advice. I was surprised to fracture my pelvis (I'm healed now and can dance again). But the lip into the shower was a huge problem I never anticipated. My tiles did provide traction on the bathroom floor and it helped a lot. Thank you for your kind heart.

  • @elizabethallen4353
    @elizabethallen4353 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    💯on the vessel sink. No thank you.

  • @Kenjiro5775
    @Kenjiro5775 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Really glad I saw this. Was wondering about the rainfall shower fixture for the near future. Never considered that water would always be running down my face, which I would not like either. Thanks for this incredibly pertinent (been thinking about shower design recently) info. 👍😁
    Came back to commend you for being emphatic about slip, trip and fall hazards in the bathroom. People who know me call me "Mr. Safety" because I bring the subject up so often. Your mention of zero lip shower thresholds amd nixing large tiles in the bathroom was music to my ears!

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed.

  • @wendywellman7371
    @wendywellman7371 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Garrett, you’re a man after my own heart! I just moved into my new, ADA compliant, Universal Design home that I mostly designed! My friend who has post-polio syndrome was my inspiration for never owning another home that she can’t visit me in and I love it! I have a fixed head shower combined with a hand held shower head and it’s LUSCIOUS when I use them at the same time. Love your channel; keep up the good (sensible/luxury) work!

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Wendy! I’m glad you are enjoying the channel. Please take a moment if you haven’t already, and join our very valued subscriber family. 😊😊😊

  • @kerrijohnson6055
    @kerrijohnson6055 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So when placing the shower head high, you should get a shower head that swivels down so that it isn't shooting the opposite wall. Us shorties get constantly aimed in the head if the shower head doesn't rotate down so that our heads can escape the water. It's all about the angle :)

  • @spat5502
    @spat5502 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love that you promote beautiful design but that you also emphasize safety, accessibility and practicality. Really great video!

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว

      My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed.:)

  • @elizabethclaiborne6461
    @elizabethclaiborne6461 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I remember when a huge number of restrooms and locker rooms were marble, they were built in the earlier part if the twentieth century. Yes, the marble aged, and it was fantastic! I went to a gym with a marble pool and locker rooms from the Twenties, the wear just made it better. Though it was likely put in honed. So people wouldn’t slip on the pool deck.

  • @charlottabrower7968
    @charlottabrower7968 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best shower I ever took was in a hotel in London. They had a shower tower. When I added a bathroom I installed one. It has body jets, a rainfall, a waterfall and hand held. Yes I use the hand held to clean but that waterfall on an aching muscle is unbeatable. As for blind I am so glad Kirkland shampoo and conditioner are different colors……

  • @rosek.584
    @rosek.584 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks Garrett, those were great! The other bathroom trend that I don't like are the showers with a half wall glass partition but the knobs are where the glass is. So if you live in a cold climate and want to let the freezing water drain for a few seconds before you step in, you can't because you will be drenched reaching the knobs. Either the knobs or the shower head or the glass partition need to be moved. They are beautiful but IMO, bad practical design.

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks so much Rose for watching, and sharing! Please take a moment to support the channel, and join our very valued subscriber family. :)

  • @judithgilbert3536
    @judithgilbert3536 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Garrett, I love that you are first foremost practical!

  • @carolefreeman2544
    @carolefreeman2544 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    While I am watching this video, everything you mention, I am nodding my head in agreement. You are so right on the money honey! Safety and inclusion of everyone old and young is the truth, this is something we all should think about. When I think about dropping the counter height to add a sink above the counter, makes my back ache just thinking about it. Also the cleaning around the sink isn’t practical. Why add more cleaning than necessary. When you mentioned brass, I cringed 😬 I know what it’s like to clean brass, but in a bathroom where it is Humid, well yuck! not only that but the brass can smell when corroding. I love listening to you Garrett, you do help friends! ❤️🇨🇦

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Carole! I'm here on video twice a week for the most part, and happy you are enjoying. It means allot. :)

  • @ValleyOakPaper
    @ValleyOakPaper ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I feel you on the blind-as-a-bat comment. Fortunately I've had LASIK but before that I stumbled over many a shower threshold. Raised thresholds are a trip hazard, particularly for people with poor eyesight.

  • @waitaminute2015
    @waitaminute2015 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I never liked a vessel sink. Awkward. I've also never had or used a rainshower either, and thanks to you, I know I'm not missing a thing. The last place I want to struggle in is bathroom time.

  • @CarenCarrillo
    @CarenCarrillo ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hi Garrett! You’re so fun! I’m a big fan and a new(ish) subscriber!
    We recently did our primary bathroom, and we did both the rain shower and handheld shower head on a sliding bar. I pretty much use the rain shower only for pretend spa days and existential crises. For actual bathing, it’s the handheld.

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Caren! Welcome to the channel. It's great to have you as part of our very valued subscriber channel.

    • @RWingoS7
      @RWingoS7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      "...existential crises."
      Girl, I feel you.

  • @pennyrichmond9341
    @pennyrichmond9341 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are so right about the hand held shower. And clean up in the tub is quick. Love your videos. The one you did for older people was fabulous and no body else addresses this. ❤

  • @maryannspicher
    @maryannspicher ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have a shower with a threshold but it’s very low at least, helpful when my back flares up and also to simply walk my dogs in the shower and sit down to shower them with the hand held wand. Seats in a shower are super helpful and my dogs don’t fight getting clean so much if I’m in there with them 😂

  • @AurorasJournals
    @AurorasJournals ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As a former cleaning business owner, I can attest to the importance of a handheld shower head. Cleaning tubs/showers is a nightmare when you have to use a big cup to rinse the shower walls. The water splashes out and all over the floor in the bathroom if you’re not careful. Takes more time too. I detest cleaning bathrooms without them lol.

  • @Timmakesmusic
    @Timmakesmusic ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Can't really disagree with anything here. Not a fan of the oversized tiles either, and I can see how they could be a safety issue. Don't know why, but they often give me 'shopping mall' vibes too, which is not what I want in my home (I absolutely hate shopping!).

  • @Nonsequitoria2010
    @Nonsequitoria2010 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    On vessel sinks - an unforeseen advantage with mine is that my brother and I (the only two residents of our house) are very tall people who found the extra height was very convenient. Given what I've learned from this video, though, we may replace it with a regular sink when we sell someday. But I think we will DEFINITELY have vessel sinks in our homes from now on, lol!

    • @DJ-nh6wq
      @DJ-nh6wq ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same. My husband and sons are tall. Very tall (6’5”). Vessel sinks are a back saver for them. We always install them in our homes. We have no small children in the family. If that changes someday, we will swap a sink out for them.

  • @keylime2998
    @keylime2998 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yes, the very best shower has a hand held feature, and is on an adjustable rod. I also love a preset temp setting, so you just turn it on with your Goldilocks temp.

  • @ABCBom4thgen
    @ABCBom4thgen ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Garrett, I love that you give us these little "sneak peaks" into up coming videos!

  • @judywilliamson2068
    @judywilliamson2068 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am with you on rain showerheads.

  • @thriftingtexas9347
    @thriftingtexas9347 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just LOVE that you consider the functionality of finishes, decor and furniture. Awesome😊

  • @1khwab
    @1khwab ปีที่แล้ว +2

    And never enough, Thank You for curating and bringing wonderful episodes..xx

  • @charlotteschaefers5129
    @charlotteschaefers5129 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wonderful ideas and cautions.

  • @1khwab
    @1khwab ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good Morning Garrett, what a fantastic caring episode!!
    Love that for us:)
    Yayyy I got you back on 2 days a week😍
    Have a splendid day ahead..xx

  • @sunshinetogo4221
    @sunshinetogo4221 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Practical information that is so needed. Thank you.

  • @cynthiawesley8470
    @cynthiawesley8470 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I got it Garrett. It's da WATER PARK SHOWER HEAD!!! The 1 you go stand under at amusement parks.🤣🤣🤣

  • @Mers3av1ew
    @Mers3av1ew ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Totally agree with you on the vessel basin - I never got that at all.

  • @steph_haworth
    @steph_haworth ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love your focus on usability and upkeep! Hearing from you on the real life implications of specific design choices is SO HELPFUL! I’m going to start my first ever renovation on our house and your tips are priceless. Keep it up! Subscribed, and I’m excited to learn more from you!

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Stephanie! Welcome to the channel. It’s great to have you as part of our very valued subscriber family!
      😊😊😊

  • @moodbeast
    @moodbeast ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Also, when a giant floor tile cracks or breaks, a nightmare to replace!

  • @Craftgirly
    @Craftgirly ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So agreed about the rain shower head! 🙂

  • @namewithheld8115
    @namewithheld8115 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've loved the vessel sink design for many years... and in a single video you've shaken that opinion. For that alone, I gave an immediate up vote, and made me seek out more of your videos. Anyone that can make me re-think my ideas and preferences so quickly needs to be listed to. Thank you for your advice.

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching! I’m glad you are enjoying the content. Please consider supporting the channel, and becoming one of our very valued subscribers.

  • @amyweaver7413
    @amyweaver7413 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another detailed, informative video. I love your pacing, you speak calmly and with authority but also keep peoples feelings in mind, with a side of cheeky humour. Delightful and such a pro! And thank you for sounding off on the vessel sinks - please people, stop putting these awkward sinks in your homes.

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate all your kind words Amy. :)

  • @suspiciousbird487
    @suspiciousbird487 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Large tiles can be doable so long as the tiles are grippy even when wet. I made sure my parents bought extremely grippy tiles when they were remodeling their bathroom

  • @ginalombardi2507
    @ginalombardi2507 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A handheld shower is a must for me. I would be ok with a rainfall shower head, only if there is a handheld attached to it.

  • @kbs7583
    @kbs7583 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the all-encompassing advice, and decor tips. I love your latest background for your video. It's soothing.

  • @discardeddede
    @discardeddede ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those mounted shower heads: never understood why anyone would want that.

  • @momfit2011
    @momfit2011 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very timely video for me as we will soon be renovating our bathrooms. As always, great info.

  • @kiranhussain554
    @kiranhussain554 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I recently came across your channel and I love everything you post! You present information in such an informative but kind way and I really appreciate that which is why I subscribed Garrett 😊

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much! Welcome to the channel!

  • @pricedesign8805
    @pricedesign8805 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Garrett, I agree with you about the bathroom vessels, I think they look good sometimes but it is too much work for me!

  • @knutknutson7266
    @knutknutson7266 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I liked all your points. My biggest regret when i re-did my bathroom, was the vessel sink in glass. Way to much troube to clean. Doesnt drain well because there is not overflow hole.

  • @choosetoshine2610
    @choosetoshine2610 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great recommendations! You're so amazing! ❤️

  • @shelleybarba8458
    @shelleybarba8458 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love, love, love your videos and your eye towards inclusive design. This video validates my choices. I had to really push our designer when we remodeled our master bath a few years ago that 1) any tile on the floor was to be penny-tile. First time in my life I've felt really solid footing in the shower. 2) no shower lip 3) no rain-head, but a hand-held with two hooks-- one to place the water at 7 ft, and one to place it about 4.5 ft. Right now it's really awesome when shampooing hair to move it down, you are still getting warm water on your body, but not in your hair; later it will be good when we need to sit for showers or for children to use.
    Advice I give now when people ask is to NOT put in a built-in shower bench. I've never seen one that actually looks comfortable, and when you do need bathing chairs, if there is already a "bench" there is hardly space for the chair. I saw my parents struggle with this as they aged.

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Thanks so much for watching, and sharing Shelley!

  • @karenisgorener
    @karenisgorener ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1000x agree on handheld shower head. Hate it when showers don’t have it. It’s also so easy to clean the shower! They’re not that expensive nowadays as well and most practical,,

  • @maryofventura4767
    @maryofventura4767 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Garrett, I am happy to know I am not alone in my feelings regarding both the rainfall shower head and the vessel sinks! I wish I could say I never fell for the brass faucet - but it was tuition. Never again.

  • @Smar47
    @Smar47 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I subscribed a while ago but just figured how to comment. My husband and I are in our 70s and will be doing a major downsizing and moving to a new build. I have learned so much from your videos (and wish you had been around when we built our current place). Thank you for sharing your knowledge (and fur babies) with us. I also agreed with everything you said in this video!

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much Sandra! Glad you are enjoying. Welcome to the channel. It's great to have you as part of our very valued subscriber family. :)

  • @what1dreamt
    @what1dreamt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good to know about the rain Shower head, I've seen them, they look cool, but have never used one. So it was nice to learn from your experience with em.

  • @heathershabits
    @heathershabits ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve been watching your videos for almost a month now,.. and I’m OBSESSED! I love hearing your point of view on design and I love that you are always thinking about others!

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yay! Thank you! Please take a moment to support the channel if you haven't already, and join our very valued subscriber family. :)

    • @heathershabits
      @heathershabits ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GarrettLeChic absolutely! I’m subscribed and turned on the bell! 🔔

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@heathershabits Yay! That’s awesome. Thanks. 😊😊😊

  • @cs4849
    @cs4849 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love that you put a premium on functionality and accessibility. We put in a shower head that has a magnet and pulls away to be handheld. I really like it. (The tub faucet in the other bathroom also has a handheld attachment.) The shower has a tiled bench seat and a pebble tile on the floor, so no slipping! One last thing - I understand what you are saying about vessel sinks but after half a year in this new house, I’m still loving ours. We were super careful to find cabinets that were just a little lower so there’s no inconvenience in terms of height.

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely! Thanks for watching. :)

  • @victorialove9104
    @victorialove9104 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Garrett for always thinking of us seniors. I am in the process of researching my main bathroom makeover and this video is very helpful. You are such a good man. ❤

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My pleasure! Thanks so much.
      🤗🤗🤗

  • @asmaanisulazamkhan
    @asmaanisulazamkhan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are the best friend every girl needs💕

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! You can always support my work and become a very valued subscriber, and also watch my videos twice a week. :)

  • @aidadoubrava1021
    @aidadoubrava1021 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the information on the rainfall shower! I appreciate your insight, and I love how you present it.

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome Aida! My pleasure.

  • @brookeb9199
    @brookeb9199 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow,… excellent advice, as always !!!
    Thanks Garret!!!
    🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽❤️

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed Brooke. Please take a moment to support the channel if you haven't already, and join our very valued subscriber family. :)

  • @carolinemarley8426
    @carolinemarley8426 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Garrett..amazing, practical and fun advice as usual..love it! X

  • @cindymccoy1850
    @cindymccoy1850 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips!

  • @sylvipuente
    @sylvipuente 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow love your video!!! ❤

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much! Please take a moment if you haven’t already to support the channel and become a subscriber. I appreciate it.

  • @mindyours102
    @mindyours102 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve watched a whole lot of your videos. They’re really helping me conceptualize what I want in my next home. You’ve got a new subscriber. Thanks Garrett.

    • @GarrettLeChic
      @GarrettLeChic  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yay! That’s awesome! Welcome to the channel. It’s great to have you as part of our very valued subscriber family!
      😊😊😊