Honestly I like warm dim light in the bathroom as well, especially over the mirror, as in the morning it's less traumatic immediately after waking up, and in the evening it eases me into bedtime instead of waking me up immediately before hitting the pillow.
Yeah, I think the best thing is to have two lights in the bathroom - one bright and one either dim or adjustable. In my previous apartment I had an electrical outlet right outside the bathroom, so I plugged in some fairy lights and wired them around the exposed water pipes around the ceiling. Awful light for applying makeup, but just soft enough that it's bearable if I was up at some ungodly hour of the night/morning and couldn't deal with bright lights.
@@helenanilsson5666 Some dim light or night light by the toilet is good too, especially for middle of the night visits. Definitely different options of light in the bathroom are a must.
German here. That we take our kitchens with us when moving mostly applies to rental spaces. Also, this "tradition" slowly seems to fade now, you will find much more rental flats/apartments that come with fully equipped kitchens. The reasons you will find places without anything that would even resemble a kitchen are mainly: Our rental contracts often run long-term, meaning over a span of many years. So you would certainly want a kitchen in there that reflects your personal style and taste. Ergo, you go and buy the one you like. Should you move, you have the option to either sell that kitchen (for a reduced, negotiable sum) to the next renter, or to dismount and take it with you to your next place, probably have some of the cabinetry, etc. re-fitted for that new space. In any case, kitchens are not overly expensive to buy in Germany (though good appliances will cost you a little more), as you can find pre-fabricated ones easily in every furniture shop. Might be around 3.000/4.000 Euros (with some appliances already included, but mostly a dishwasher would cost extra). Hope that could clarify the "issue" with "non-existing" German kitchens.
Here in the US, rental properties usually have the basic appliances(stove, fridge, maybe dishwasher), but since the 00s, it seems for sale properties have slowly been coming with them as well.
Sorry, but you still haven’t convinced me that’s an environmentally friendly & economically sensible idea. Rentals in France are often long term too…and rentals always come with kitchens. I do think that it’s easy for us all to assume that our cultural norms are the “right” way to do it, but try as I might the German kitchen thing doesn’t compute.
Another reason is that, if the kitchen is included in the contract, the landlord is legally required to provide replacements and repairs. So, it is additional risk. Therefore many landlords would only include a pretty cheap kitchen and appliances or none at all. If you want anything nicer, it is actually easier when there is nothing there, as you would have to return it to the previous state when you move or provide some other replacement.
I'm pretty sure Doris didn't wan't to mention that the german way is the "right" way. And it's indeed not an environmental friendly and economically sensible idea. As Doris mentioned the way to live in Germany is already changing and a lot of flats and houses are already equipped with kitchens and bathroom interiors. Unfortunately they are most often not in a perfect condition or good looking so most of the people will do a make over by time.
Now these are great and plentiful tips. You really know your stuff. My tip is allow enough room for cleaning behind a free standing tub, and get quick drying waffle towels, not those overkill thick, plush terry ones. Bonus points for ones with loops, because you can hang them from hooks, and therefore, hang more at once. They dry just fine.
11:13 - I think its also somewhat important to consider the CRI (colour rendering index) of lights. Particularly low quality LED lights often do not emit a broad enough spectrum of light to accurately reproduce the colours of objects in the room. This can lead to makeup, or even just the material finishes of items in the room, to not appear as intended.
Great essay on bathrooms! One pro-tip to add, go for heated mirrors in the bathroom to prevent them from fogging. I planned everything out for my gf to dry her her with a hairdryer after having a shower (power plug, shelf etc), however the mirror is completely fogged up after showering, so now she's moved to the hallway.
Hey, she can use the hair dryer to defog the mirror. At least that's what I do! Also, you seem like a great boyfriend, for planning a layout that is convenient for her! ^^
shaving foam helps with that. Apply it to your mirror, let it sit for 2-3min and then clean it with a dry towel or paper towel. The foam will leave a small layer on your mirror, preventing it from fogging but not influencing the mirror's visibility. However the layer will evaporate every few months, so you have to repeat it ocassionally.
Thankyou Daniel = a comprehensive overview. I'm retired and so don't know the current British Columbia Building Codes, but i took the chance of installing a receptacle/outlet inside my cabinet... it is, of course, a Ground Fault Interrupt. My electrician told me the reasons why an outlet shouldn't be installed there - it is below the 'flood level' of the basin; and that something could be left switched on, such as a curling iron, which could cause a fire. One tip I used to tell people is 'get a squeegee for the shower stall' - you'd be amazed at the amount of water that is left on the walls. Wiping that down after every shower will eliminate cupfuls of water out of the atmosphere... water is wood's worst enemy.
I love your videos. They are based in your studies, clean looking and editing, straight to the point. Always with something to learn. Man, this is the TH-cam we deserve, not the one there is now. Thank you very much for your time doing this!
I'm having flashbacks to customers that would want to do both rooms ("as long as we have the plumber out..."). Pre-order sedatives or go in and get bigger ones. If you prefer go on a bender for eight weeks. Do Not "see" if the trades can "maybe" could wrap things up before [fill in the blank]. If I am ranting for no good reason, please, accept my apologies. It is for this reason alone I have been blackballed in many Home Depots.😉😁🤠
Just wanted to mention an option for those who like the look of white grout or need to utilize it in a design but don't want it to look disgusting shortly after install (or require tons of maintenance). There are epoxy grout options on the market. They are more expensive due to both the material cost and the labor and difficulty of application, however, it is waterproof, doesn't require sealing, doesn't stain or discolor, doesn't mold or mildew, and doesn't crack. It comes in tons of color options, but it really opens white back up as a feasible option for grout color as a set it and forget it option. You'll likely want to hire someone for this but if you plan to diy it, research how to use it properly, because of you don't get the haze off before it cures, it's not coming off. Definitely not as forgiving when it comes to installation.
The absolute ideal for bathroom storage, if your bathroom has an extra 12-30 inches of space that you can steal from next to the vanity, is a full-height pull-out cabinet organizer. It's the same premise as the narrow pull-out cabinet organizers that you often see used to store spices in fancy kitchens, just repurposed for bathroom use. Full height cabinets, even narrow ones, offer so much useful storage space. If you don't have this space because your house has the absolute minimum code regulation required space for a 3-piece bath, then your next best option is a combination of a vanity cabinet that fits the space and a wall-mounted cabinet above the toilet. The space above the toilet is generally wasted space otherwise, so you might as well put a cabinet there. It's what I've done where I live and it works very well for storing miscellaneous toiletries and sundry items. I still think that my personal #1 bathroom design mistake is simply not having enough bathrooms. My ideal house has each bedroom with its own en-suite bathroom and a half bath on each floor with a living space. This is actually a relatively inexpensive luxury if you go with minimally sized bathrooms for each of the auxiliary bedrooms. a 5x9 bathroom is about as small as you can go with a 3-piece bath that uses an all-in-one fiberglass tub and shower unit and is one of the most efficient in my opinion, since it transitions well for children and adults. Unfortunately, there are relatively few house plans that incorporate such mundane luxuries, which is a shame. Like, if the entire family comes down with food poisoning at the same time, you would be incredibly grateful for the foresight of having a bathroom for every person living there. It also reduces the number of individual skincare and hair care items since each person has their own bath, so there's less overlap. I just find it utterly baffling to see these house plans with massive square footage and loads of bedrooms but it's only a 2.5 bath. Like, you spent so much money to get five bedrooms and 3000 square feet but you couldn't afford to fit in a few more bathrooms to improve privacy and convenience?
Loving this. Regarding brightness in the bathroom, though, I was hoping you would touch on layers of lighting for different times of day. I definitely don't want sunlight level for my 2am visit...
That is actually something I hadn't thought about - but after a certain age it definitely would be nice to have an "I'm half-sleepwalking" light that makes you see what you're doing without screaming "WAKE UP!!!" at you! (And I've been past that age for years...)
I really want a company to produce a convenient LED trim light system that you can install on top of some molding set about a half-inch away from the ceiling to cast diffuse lighting off the ceiling. This is my ideal for late-night bathroom visits, since the light isn't nearly as harsh when it's diffused off of the ceiling like that. I'd also opt for the LED strips to include both warm and cool white LEDs with a tiny controller included in the power converter that you can control with a conventional dimmer switch to gradate between the two for personal preference. I don't need it to be a smart home device, I just want a separate switch with a dimmer slider so I don't have to think about anything when I need to pee in the middle of the night. It would also be nice to have for just about any room.
I had the faucet not long enough issue in my rental, obv didnt want to get a new faucet. I just got a 720-degree rotatable faucet extension. Cheaper and easier to install, 100% recommended
Great recommendations. Regarding ventilation in a Bathroom, I put the extractor fan on before and during a bath/shower and leave it on for at least 10 minutes after, along with opening the window. Never had a problem with damp. I recommend getting a mirrored medicine cabinet with mirrors on the inside of the doors too as it saves having to keep opening/closing the doors. My Bathroom is over 15 years old and follows most of your recommendations. It still looks great and not that outdated which is due, in part, to choosing a simple, classic design in a neutral colour palette.
The most convenient is to have two columns on either sides with cabinets for storing toiletries without having to move the mirror when taking out something. The countertop for the wash basin should be illuminated with warm lighting so that you like yourself more when looking into the mirror.
I don't recommend electric floor panel heating, when a panel breaks ( and they do,after some years) the only way to fix is by removing a section of the floor 😮...better buy extra tiles or planks for that!!
I wasn't aware you COULD have an outlet inside the medicine cabinet! But i stopped the video and went to find one and the only thing i can find is a $4k one on Wayfair. Any other suggestions? Also, funny story for you (because mentioning not having to go back and redo things...) My brother, an electrician, has built and or gutted / reno'd multiple homes. The first one he did with his wife though (an avid Pinterester) after getting married was one fun story after another. She insisted on penny tile for their large bathroom including the walls... while he wanted large tiles. Partly for aesthetics but mostly because of time and energy and cost. He finally caved and she felt bad that she was essentially asking him to put in all the hours, so she did it herself. The whole thing. As a surprise. Without grout. She had placed them butted up against each other 😂 Not only did they have to rip out a gazillion tiles she had spent days doing, but had to purchase tiles twice. But she did agree that he was right to do big tiles the second time 😁 And they STAYED married!!
Another cool fact about underfloor heating, other than it invisibly keeping the room dry and ventilated: it works better at keeping you warm because it heats the thing that you make direct contact with - the floor - where radiators (which don't actually use radiation to heat you) only heat the air! We lose most of our body heat through our feet because they contact with a floor that is colder than us, so heating the surface we touch is more energy efficient than heating the air that touches us. It's also more efficient to heat a room from below because, of course, heat rises.
Good point, I did this in an old house I owned. The upstairs bathroom was cold, so when we remodeled it, we put in under-floor heating. The heat radiated into the hallway, so that helped, too.
Of course they don't use radiation. They work just like the one in vehicles. There's also infrared heating, but that will mainly heat you and not the house.
Of course they don't use radiation, they're radiators. They do the same thing as the one in vehicles. There's also infrared heating, but that'll only heat you and anything else with water.
@@ItsDaJax well I'm glad you already knew that. Idk shit about vehicles but I do live in a place where homes have radiators and that's pretty interesting. I used to think radiator = rays, like the heat that comes from the sun.
@@pindebraende They do radiate heat, which is where the name comes from. The big difference between one in a building and one in a car, is the one in a car... the main one, anyway, is used as a heat exchanger to remove heat. The second radiator in a car is the heater core. It technically works like the engine radiator, except it's there to function like the one for a building, to warm, not cool, though it does both by design.
-- Daniel, as a life-long Registered Interior Designer, I rate your presentation as EXCELLENT, hitting important points for success with the bath! Kudos!
Great video Daniel. One thing you didn’t mention, which I find such a problem in my ultra modern bathroom: the sink. Ones that sit on top of the counter rather than built into the vanity are a nightmare to keep clean even if you have perfect faucet/tap placement. The area at the back is generally too small to easily clean properly and depending on the faucet design you’re also getting a lot of water on the vanity. I would never install one of these as they don’t meet my form AND function requirement. I’m stuck with the one installed by the landlord. The other thing to mention is that rainfall showerheads are terrible if you have long hair and/or don’t want to wash your hair everyday. Shower caps minimise but don’t eliminate getting your hair damp or wet. If you want a rainfall one do a double shower head so you have the option. Final thing is to consider that you may have health challenges in the future so ensuring your shower access is wide enough for a wheel chair is super helpful.
Agree with all these points. Went so far as getting a seamless sink / countertop made from engineered stone for ease of cleaning. Also disagree regarding the dark floors. We ripped out the original anthracite coloured tiles in favour of sandstone colour because the dark tiles would show up every drop of water and speck of dust and lint.
Excellent - thank you! Saved for that future remodel. As for German kitchens (😂), most people rent here. For long periods & kitchens are relatively inexpensive. So it’s often preferable to choose & design a kitchen you like & take it with you when you move. They are pretty easy to adapt to new spaces. We do the same with light fixtures & get to live with our own design choices. 😊
The best thing we did while renovating our bathrooms was putting in those in wall niches for soaps and shampoos - makes everything look much better in the showers/ tubs areas. Though I have to disagree with the silver finishes making water marks look less noticeable. I have stainless steel and it bugs me every day I have to wipe the faucets if I want them to look nice because of the water spots that show up on them. I never had that problem with chrome.
Absolutely great tipps for a bathroom redesign. And, you show small beautiful bathrooms. In other videos they show bathrooms the size of a ballroom, totally unrealistic. Great work you do!!!
For anyone in an apartment/complex, do check with your association etc before putting in air vents and fans. Many buildings with connected ventilation will have issues if you do things to the system, and they might charge you for messing it up.
I replaced the faucets in my bathroom with a longer spout for this reason and like the waterfall aesthetic. Had to turn off the water to the whole house since there weren't any valves. After installing the valves and made sure that the parts fit, its confirmed that the hardest part of this project is finding the right size fittings.
Another thing is to consider the space you have to work with. I went from an apartment with a bath tub to a small house from the 40s with a small-ish bathroom. I kind of wanted a bathtub again, but absolutely did not want to shower in the tub, and there wasn't room to have a separate shower and bath without making the space really cramped. So instead I had a generous walk-in shower installed, with a spacious his & her sink, which still left a roomy and luxurious feel. 10 years later we're still happy with that choice. The floor and shower area are finished dark grey tiles, the dry area walls and sink cabinet are a warm colored plywood with a marine resin finish, and wall to wall mirrors over the sink and the opposite walls. The wood hasn't needed any maintenance and still looks like new.
Perfect timing! We're turning our upstairs floor into a short-term rental, in the midst of demoing the bathroom. Great tips 👌 I'm getting inspired again! Loving the ideas from the comments as well 👏
A great bathroom remodel we did on our last house included a cabinet with multiple shelves, which included outlets- perfect for recharging shavers, hearing aids, etc, yet shielding it from view.
None of what you said was new to me - but it's still good to be reminded! (I'm about to move to a house where the bathroom needs a bit of love. I don't need it to be spa-like luxury, but I do need it to be somewhere nice to go every morning.) All in all a very good little video with helpful things to keep in mind.
I used to love investing in home improvements without hesitation, but with inflation biting into my savings, I've had to take a step back and be more strategic. While those past projects seemed worth it, the reality is that recovering those costs has been challenging. Now, I'm much more focused on long-term value. It’s made me rethink what’s really worth the investment especially when so many trendy upgrades lose their appeal quickly and end up adding little to no lasting value
I’m nearing retirement myself, and I had similar concerns. I started investing later than most, and just relying on ETF compounding wasn’t cutting it for me either. After working with a financial advisor, I managed to restructure my investments and am now on track to retire with around $4 million. If I hadn’t sought advice, I doubt I’d be as confident in my plan right now
I usually steer clear of recommending specific people because financial needs are so personal. But I can say that working with Emily Ava Milligan has made a world of difference for me. I noticed her strategies are tailored to fit personal goals and make sense for different needs. It might be worth exploring to see if her approach resonates with you
Do you have children, or plan to? Bathtubs are much better when they are little. Pets that you need to bathe? Definitely easier in a tub. Stressful life where a good soak helps? Definitely tub. I just remodeled 2 baths and took the tubs out of both. Have had them for 20+ years and nobody has taken a bath in at least 15 years. We're just shower kind of people. Consider potential health issues. Break a leg and only have a tub? Yikes! There are a multitude of health related issues that make taking a bath much more difficult. Plan now and put in a grab bar (or two). Soooo many bathroom slip-and-falls - grab bars can help you avoid *needing* a grab bar. Resale value - everyone will tell you a tub is what buyers want. But if you aren't going anywhere anytime soon, get what you want.
I wish you mentioned that when thinking about installing a medicine cabinet, if it's not embedded in the wall (brick walled spaniard here) you really need to consider the depth of your sink too. With these new tiny sinks, a medicine cabinet on top may mean you hitting your head on it every time you bend to use the sink.
I’m so glad you brought up faucet placement! I think a lot of that has to do with buying a cheap faucet. My father did this in our house because he was super cheap. 😩
Re: Large mirrors in small bathrooms. When I bought my place there was a mirror running the full length of one wall which meant that every time I stepped out of the shower I was greeted with a full length view of my butt naked self. Tore that thing out real fast and now I have a nice round mirror above my vanity.......quite far away from my shower.
I got a mix, walls that don't get direct water exposure have waterproof panels, walls that get direct water exposure (e.g. the shower) have tiles. Has worked great thus fare.
@@SjorsTimmer The people in the shop say the panels are more expensive and they recommend tiles, but it seems logical that panels would be easier/quicker to install... Did you DIY it or have it professionally installed?
@@DigiDriftZone my builder placed them. Although thinking about it perhaps we’re talking about different types of panels. Mine are waterproof drywall panels, that can be painted afterwards.
Great compilation! I would like to add storage space to hide dirty laundry, if like me, you do your laundry in the bathroom. Mine sits in a basket above the washing machine. While the basket is nice, it would still look better if both, the basket and the washing machine were hidden in a cabinet.
What is the laundromat where you live? I have only known a laundromat to be a local place where people can wash and dry their clothes in coin-operated machines.
Thank you! This is so helpful as I'm remodelling the entire home with these tips and what to look out for during the design phase. Especially in the bathrooms. Appreciate it, Daniel.
Great video. I'm interested in interior design and I would say that I thought about 8/10 of the things you mentioned. Would the areas that you covered come under interior design or architecture?
Very helpful. I sent out your example to my architect and interior designer to implement especially the ones about decluttering the countertop with integrated sockets.
Maybe it's a Canadian thing, even though you're British, but the way you say faucet had me in giggles. You pronounce it 'fosscit' and at first i didn't know what you were saying and then realised you were saying faucet, which is pronounced 'forcit'. In regards to bathroom extractors, placement and air flow is crucial and why you need an air vent/gap in the bathroom door or wall. I've actually deep dived this scientifically. You need the extractor fan to be able to pull in air, in order for it to also pull in condensation. I'll explain it, if you have the shower/bath on the right side of the room, the door in the middle and to the left you have a window. If you open the window, the extractor fan will pull the air in from the window (the left side of the room) and the condensation from the shower/bath (the right side of the room) will be left to do what it wants, which will be to sit on the walls etc. You need the air flow to be in line with the extractor fan or between the extractor fan and the shower/bath. If you're able to have the extractor above the shower/bath, then great, but you still need air flow. But if it's in zone 2 (outside) the shower/bath area, you can either install an air vent in the wall or the door, or install an air vent in the door but also make sure you have a gap under the door, so that the extractor fan can pull in air. An extractor fan can not pull in the condensation, if there is no air flow.
1. You are not right about directing the flow directly into the drain hole. Very often it causes water to splash all over around. The correct way is to direct it close, but not exactly on a sink plug/drain hole. 2. Free standing bath from the examples (grey tiles) is a complete negation of the convenience of use. It’s a painfull mistake in such a small bathroom (cleaning/maintaining). I know, this part was about color match, but still, bad example 3. Tower heaters are great. You right. Ventilation is not so easy topic. Oversized ventilator you showed will probably pump out so much heat that the owner will go bankrupt in colder regions. 50m3/h or even less is really often enough when it’s really working 24/7, and not only if you are inside the room. It is of course better to ventilate more during the shower or simply when using a bathroom, but then: 2 gears vent is a solution. The more expensive but way better solution is to install ventilators with heat exchanger that are on the market. The bigger mistake people do is to ventilate only when they are using the bathroom, especially with small and not sufficient ventilators. Btw Flows that occur in ventilation won’t stop your mirror from fogging (while taking a hot bath). Heated mirror is a great addition. 5. For black fixtures good water softener is a must (but you need to have a place for it, before even thinking of black fixtures) 6. For pale color grouts you mention, there is another solution: epoxy grout
I have a round mirror over my sink vanity. No upper cabinet. Tired of things falling out and hitting the sink. My vanity has 2 drawers and a cupboard so plenty of storage. The best way to avoid the clutter of too many lotions, creams, and cosmetics is to not use so many lotions creams, and cosmetics. You don't need them.
i'd also say one design mistake is having a toilet face a glass pane, like on a shower stall. My parents had their en-suite bathroom done a while ago, and the toilet faces the shower, and it feels both too close and you can also see yourself in it. I think its terrible to use for those two reasons.
Wall hung toilets seem like a great idea except that they almost all use a wash down flushing mechanism rather siphonic, which can require more cleaning of the bowl for some people.
This video made me hate my bathroom way less 😂 because it actually follows almost all of the advices (plenty of storage, multiple light sources, non porous materials, built-in storage, mirrors...). I'd add one though : leave an easy access to underneath your shower/bathtub. Like, it really is annoying when you must have anything repaired, but there's no access to the pipes or anything. That's why I hate my bathroom so much even if it follows all of these advices
Great video. I redo 3 bathrooms in the house on the same floor and i couldn’t help to do similar tiles and furniture, even if each bathroom is of different size and configuration. I thought unity for the whole home, probabily thinking of resell one day, or, maybe it was for me too much decisions to create 3 different vibes... What would you recommand ?
Personally I chose the same neutral colour tiles and sanitary for all the bathrooms because I then personalised each one with colour touches using different accessories such as mats, towels, soap dispensers, pot plant vases or whatever suited each ambiance to give the individual look to each.
We just bought a 1960’s era “duplex” unit in Germany & going through a gradual upgrade. It has so many low grade, inconvenient features that seem to have been layered on through the years. My peeve du jour is the too short bathroom faucet that leaves water everywhere. 🤬
Thanks...excellent tips. I always appreciate a good shtter design. I really like the cleaner look and practicality of wall hung toilets and no baseboard tiling. Here's a thought - wouldn't it be a wonderful surprise to enter a gas station toilet that encompasses all these design tips! :0
One thing to keep in mind with a more powerful exhaust fan is if your home is on the newer side and therefore built “tighter” with better air sealing you will need a way to provide make up air or you will create negative pressure.
One thing I think is absolutely essential in any bathroom anywhere is having the toilet and sink next to each other for one specific reason: for women to be able to use menstrual cups and tampons in a way so that you can rinse off the cup and/or hand in the sink while still sitting on the toilet. Not being able to do this may involve having to waddle across the floor with your pants down, trying not to drip blood everywhere on the way, in a very undignified way :)
I prefer having a bidet next to the toilet and then having a sink a bit further away - don't like the idea of washing my teeth and face right next to the toilet.
It’s „ tend.“ It tends to be most used without the s, thus: „These bathroom tend to be prone to moisture issues.“ „This type of vanity tends to be less durable.“ I tend to dislike it when people add an unnecessary „s“ after the word TEND. 😂 Hope this helps. Your videos are so good!
Foset I prefer the one hand levels. This also saves water as it is much easyer to switch on and off without changing the temperature. Flor. pick your famelys hair and hold it to the flor to see l. were it hides the best. Shower I recomend the european way, were it is not fix to the wall. Cosider heated mirrows. Light I like a discret lightning for?takig a bath ore with movement trigger for the night and the functional daylight on purpose wen needed. Big tiles look more calm. Cool hack is to use Joints in the color of the tiles, beside when wite. Looks mor luxerious
Short washbasin taps are typical in bathrooms at new build houses and flats in the UK, and bath taps without shower heads, narrow washbasin cabinets, a tiled place next to a bath instead of a cabinet, etc.
Ventilation for sure, but you also need to have make up air to replace that air taken out. Otherwise that exhaust more or less stalls because there isn't enough air to replace the air taken out. So big is good, but you need to have the same amount of air to replace it, otherwise it turns out to be just as bad as a to small CFM fan
Just bought a new house. After I shower I leave the glass door open all the way. Fan was on when I was in the shower. And I wipe it all down but I’ve found by opening and leaving the door open it really gets rid of the moisture.
Spotlighting is now expected. Besides being harsh It makes the upper part of the room appear dark and the floor too bright. To counter this place them within a half meter of the walls. The reflected light is diffuse and it brightens the celling.
Hi Daniel, long time follower here. Please could you move the end card to the side a bit so we can read the screen during the Bellroy ad? Sorry, I'm actually interested in the product too. :D
The vast majority of bathroom sinks in the UK that I see in house videos are pedestal sinks, no storage! In the US, vanities are very common in bathrooms. I have a large vanity and a tall storage cabinet, and somehow they're both full.
The single thing that irritates me most about modern bathrooms is sink design. Why can't many designs actually hold water without slopping it everywhere? To this end, several years ago I went to change out my 1960s designed sink. It hung off the wall with no storage. But it was in good condition and well designed, so I added a top, cut around it and built a cabinet underneath. Result.
I’ve hated my bathroom since the day I moved in. It’s tiny, but that’s not the problem. The shower head is out of reach because of 10’ ceilings. The cabinet that holds the sink is too big and too deep. The lighting is outdated. There’s no fan, but there is a window though it’s not practical to open in winter. It does mean natural daylight. I don’t need much storage. Towels, toilet paper and other things I don’t use regularly go in an armoire in the hallway that also holds linens. I’ve also been eliminating a lot of stuff and now have 1/4 of the things I used to in the lower and medicine cabinet. On my wish list is a swing arm lamp so I can adjust the direction of the light. The suggestions for eliminating corners and other places that gather dust are excellent. I’d love a wall-mounted toilet, but I’m not sure how easy it will be to connect without installing a new drainage pipe. I love the idea of taking my kitchen with me when I move!
The problematic reach of faucets and shower heads can be avoided if people go to a plumbing showroom rather than ordering a bunch of stuff online. It often doesn't even cost more (unless what you're ordering online is highly problematic knockoffs or fixtures that aren't technically even legal in the US). Showroom people are trained in details like what's going on with the sink parts under the countertop and what the countertop people are able to do (in terms of how close to the edge to cut). This is especially an issue with freestanding tubs and their fixtures: people dream of having those and don't want to pay for what they really cost, and buy cheap sets which often don't meet building codes, are likely to break rapidly, have drain locations that interfere with bathing, and which have really bad faucet placements (which ends up causing a lot of water damage in the area). The heated towel racks are indeed fabulous for the reasons you mention, but they too only perform the functions you mention when they're expensive. The less expensive ones (even the midrange in showrooms) don't heat the space.
When we bought our apartment we could still choose which one we wanted. We took one with a window in the bathroom and we can open the window for ventilation. There have never been any problems with mold.
We have enough data to draw up a list of best practices, with respect not only to bathrooms but also any room in the house. Why this hasn't been done perennially amazes me.
I'm confused about what you mean, I feel like this has been done? There have been entire books written about bathroom design - hell I have a book just about shower/ bathtub design and another that's just written about tile. This was a good short video, but I feel like it just skims the surface - the best part about bathroom design is that you can get very involved in even the smallest details.
There's a good book that goes towards your ask, it's called the interior design handbook; came out a few years ago and covers most areas of the house with practical guidance.
Oh, it has been, time after time. For instance, consider Terence Conran's House Book, Kitchen Book, Bed and Bath Book etc, which all came out in the late 70s (and are a bit hilarious to read nowadays).
From my poin of view there are certain points that could cause this. First of all some renters seem to want to "customize" their kitchen. The second point is that kitchens can be a big investment for the landlord and then they also have to care care for the kitchens to maintain them and fix them. Speaking about my own experiences it can be a disaster if your renters are not taking care of the kitchen and destroying it because no security deposit will be big enough for that. But it's true that it can seem pretty strange for foreigners and can be inconvenient for some.
It does make sense because we rent mostly and taste is so individual. I’m happy not having to accept an eyesore for as long as I’m living there. It’s part of freedom for me. You can change whatever you want and choose any appliance you need. Also, apartments without installed kitchens are cheaper. And lastly, I have sold and bought kitchens to/from owners before/after me.
It’s a rule from another era. In yeh olden days you’d move out of your parents home after getting married into an affordable rent apartment with space for your partner and future children. Since you’re be planning to live there at least until the children had grown up, buying your own kitchen for a period of 20 years made sense.
In Italy it was common to take your kitchen, which was custom made, with you when you sold or even when you moved to a rental( rental periods in Italy are 4+4 years!) That was due to kitchens being so expensive that it was cheaper to adapt it to another home than to buy a new one. With the growing popularity of low cost modular kitchens, like Ikea ,this is no longer done!
Not all of Germany is the same! In the former west you are right, but when living in the former east I used to see countless rental units with kitchen included.
Mirrors: At home we have two mirrors situated opposite each other (with the one mirror being part of a medicine cabinet). It makes checking the back of the head a dream :)
I fully tiled the shower and half tiled the bath and sink area (15 years ago) and don't regret it. My thinking was fully tiling those areas wasn't necessary as well as wanting the room to look less sterile and bathroomy. I5 years on and it still looks good.
One question I have for you /everyone. I love the idea of niches however I cringe at the thought of having to try and clean grout in such a small area. One idea I had was stainless steel niches so you can simply wipe up any spilled soap and grime. Only issue is stainless is a metal finish and could distract from the overall look and clash with the (whiteish) tiles and tapware so I found a company that sells them and is willing to powder coat in dulux colours. So my question is...do you think powder coated stainless will be durable enough in the long term or should I stick with plain stainless or a tile finish?
@@nadir8804 yeah I'm a bit concerned about that. However I think there's a massive range in powder coating quality. For instance every single fence in Australia is basically colourbond at this point and that's a powdercoated surface, they're very durable and most will last well over 20yrs. So I feel like if it's good enough for an outdoor fence it's good enough for a bathroom no? That being said, this niche company also offers glass. So the choices are the standard fibreglass type that you tile, glass, or metal (inc some kind of pvd coating for the copper,black,and bronze finish) What do you rekon?
@@bellasmith8821 The fences aren't made in aluminium but metal which has a micro-porous surface that absorbs the colours making it last longer. Aluminium has a smooth service and must undergo several procedures (sanding as well as other treatments)before applying the electrolyte dye-cast colouring but it still doesn't withstand detergents (soaps etc.) in time. I don't have enough knowledge /experience regarding fibreglass but I do know that glass is an extremely resistant material (only diamond heads cut it) and I believe that there are new innovative solutions that could work well.
Easy prep… build up a slightly thicker base across the back of the niche “sill”. This will ensure that the incline of the base tiles drains water off quickly, but not inclined so much that bottles slide off. 😃
18:30 The problem isn't really the color or the finish. It's the SHAPE. These cubic 'trendy' fixtures are absolutely horrible no matter their color or finish because they're literally giving water a flat surface to stay on. I've seen horrible silver/chrome fixtures that needed to be constantly wiped down because they weren't curved and didn't let water trickle down from their surfaces.
Great tips. Don't forget to do a pretend bathroom trip before choosing the location for the toilet paper roll. Friend of mine fell off a potty and broke her knee trying to reach the t.p. Worst injury story ever
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Honestly I like warm dim light in the bathroom as well, especially over the mirror, as in the morning it's less traumatic immediately after waking up, and in the evening it eases me into bedtime instead of waking me up immediately before hitting the pillow.
Yeah, I think the best thing is to have two lights in the bathroom - one bright and one either dim or adjustable. In my previous apartment I had an electrical outlet right outside the bathroom, so I plugged in some fairy lights and wired them around the exposed water pipes around the ceiling. Awful light for applying makeup, but just soft enough that it's bearable if I was up at some ungodly hour of the night/morning and couldn't deal with bright lights.
@@helenanilsson5666 Some dim light or night light by the toilet is good too, especially for middle of the night visits. Definitely different options of light in the bathroom are a must.
I recommend dimmer switches. I don’t like that bright light if I have to use the bathroom in the night.
YESSSSSS about the faucets! I can’t stand being nearly finished washing my hands and then bump the sink! We made sure to get faucets that are longer
yes! the last thing you want for good sleep is bright daylight-style lighting right before bed
German here. That we take our kitchens with us when moving mostly applies to rental spaces. Also, this "tradition" slowly seems to fade now, you will find much more rental flats/apartments that come with fully equipped kitchens. The reasons you will find places without anything that would even resemble a kitchen are mainly: Our rental contracts often run long-term, meaning over a span of many years. So you would certainly want a kitchen in there that reflects your personal style and taste. Ergo, you go and buy the one you like. Should you move, you have the option to either sell that kitchen (for a reduced, negotiable sum) to the next renter, or to dismount and take it with you to your next place, probably have some of the cabinetry, etc. re-fitted for that new space. In any case, kitchens are not overly expensive to buy in Germany (though good appliances will cost you a little more), as you can find pre-fabricated ones easily in every furniture shop. Might be around 3.000/4.000 Euros (with some appliances already included, but mostly a dishwasher would cost extra). Hope that could clarify the "issue" with "non-existing" German kitchens.
Here in the US, rental properties usually have the basic appliances(stove, fridge, maybe dishwasher), but since the 00s, it seems for sale properties have slowly been coming with them as well.
Here in the US, that's typical for rentals, but it seems since the 00s, for sale properties have slowly started coming with appliances.
Sorry, but you still haven’t convinced me that’s an environmentally friendly & economically sensible idea. Rentals in France are often long term too…and rentals always come with kitchens. I do think that it’s easy for us all to assume that our cultural norms are the “right” way to do it, but try as I might the German kitchen thing doesn’t compute.
Another reason is that, if the kitchen is included in the contract, the landlord is legally required to provide replacements and repairs. So, it is additional risk. Therefore many landlords would only include a pretty cheap kitchen and appliances or none at all. If you want anything nicer, it is actually easier when there is nothing there, as you would have to return it to the previous state when you move or provide some other replacement.
I'm pretty sure Doris didn't wan't to mention that the german way is the "right" way. And it's indeed not an environmental friendly and economically sensible idea. As Doris mentioned the way to live in Germany is already changing and a lot of flats and houses are already equipped with kitchens and bathroom interiors. Unfortunately they are most often not in a perfect condition or good looking so most of the people will do a make over by time.
Now these are great and plentiful tips. You really know your stuff. My tip is allow enough room for cleaning behind a free standing tub, and get quick drying waffle towels, not those overkill thick, plush terry ones. Bonus points for ones with loops, because you can hang them from hooks, and therefore, hang more at once. They dry just fine.
11:13 - I think its also somewhat important to consider the CRI (colour rendering index) of lights. Particularly low quality LED lights often do not emit a broad enough spectrum of light to accurately reproduce the colours of objects in the room.
This can lead to makeup, or even just the material finishes of items in the room, to not appear as intended.
I’ve seen that lead to very unfortunate contouring efforts!
Thanks for mentioning- I didn’t know that.
Extremely helpful advice
Great essay on bathrooms!
One pro-tip to add, go for heated mirrors in the bathroom to prevent them from fogging. I planned everything out for my gf to dry her her with a hairdryer after having a shower (power plug, shelf etc), however the mirror is completely fogged up after showering, so now she's moved to the hallway.
Hey, she can use the hair dryer to defog the mirror. At least that's what I do!
Also, you seem like a great boyfriend, for planning a layout that is convenient for her! ^^
shaving foam helps with that. Apply it to your mirror, let it sit for 2-3min and then clean it with a dry towel or paper towel. The foam will leave a small layer on your mirror, preventing it from fogging but not influencing the mirror's visibility. However the layer will evaporate every few months, so you have to repeat it ocassionally.
ye simply using the haird dryer on the mirror will do the job, ~30s and it's all clear
I agree its a game changer.
Keep the exhaust fan on during showering. It'll siphon up a lot of the moisture and the mirror won't fog up much, if at all.
I put a kitchen faucet in my bathroom. It's higher and reaches further into the sink. It also pulls out making it easier to clean the sink.
Thankyou Daniel = a comprehensive overview. I'm retired and so don't know the current British Columbia Building Codes, but i took the chance of installing a receptacle/outlet inside my cabinet... it is, of course, a Ground Fault Interrupt. My electrician told me the reasons why an outlet shouldn't be installed there - it is below the 'flood level' of the basin; and that something could be left switched on, such as a curling iron, which could cause a fire.
One tip I used to tell people is 'get a squeegee for the shower stall' - you'd be amazed at the amount of water that is left on the walls. Wiping that down after every shower will eliminate cupfuls of water out of the atmosphere... water is wood's worst enemy.
I love your videos. They are based in your studies, clean looking and editing, straight to the point. Always with something to learn. Man, this is the TH-cam we deserve, not the one there is now.
Thank you very much for your time doing this!
About 10,000 fantastic tips! I'm starting a bathroom and kitchen reno this winter, so this is super helpful.
I'm having flashbacks to customers that would want to do both rooms ("as long as we have the plumber out..."). Pre-order sedatives or go in and get bigger ones. If you prefer go on a bender for eight weeks. Do Not "see" if the trades can "maybe" could wrap things up before [fill in the blank].
If I am ranting for no good reason, please, accept my apologies. It is for this reason alone I have been blackballed in many Home Depots.😉😁🤠
Just wanted to mention an option for those who like the look of white grout or need to utilize it in a design but don't want it to look disgusting shortly after install (or require tons of maintenance). There are epoxy grout options on the market. They are more expensive due to both the material cost and the labor and difficulty of application, however, it is waterproof, doesn't require sealing, doesn't stain or discolor, doesn't mold or mildew, and doesn't crack. It comes in tons of color options, but it really opens white back up as a feasible option for grout color as a set it and forget it option.
You'll likely want to hire someone for this but if you plan to diy it, research how to use it properly, because of you don't get the haze off before it cures, it's not coming off. Definitely not as forgiving when it comes to installation.
Just awful you are my hero...thank you for this..."GST-ing" epoxy grout now
The absolute ideal for bathroom storage, if your bathroom has an extra 12-30 inches of space that you can steal from next to the vanity, is a full-height pull-out cabinet organizer. It's the same premise as the narrow pull-out cabinet organizers that you often see used to store spices in fancy kitchens, just repurposed for bathroom use. Full height cabinets, even narrow ones, offer so much useful storage space. If you don't have this space because your house has the absolute minimum code regulation required space for a 3-piece bath, then your next best option is a combination of a vanity cabinet that fits the space and a wall-mounted cabinet above the toilet. The space above the toilet is generally wasted space otherwise, so you might as well put a cabinet there. It's what I've done where I live and it works very well for storing miscellaneous toiletries and sundry items.
I still think that my personal #1 bathroom design mistake is simply not having enough bathrooms. My ideal house has each bedroom with its own en-suite bathroom and a half bath on each floor with a living space. This is actually a relatively inexpensive luxury if you go with minimally sized bathrooms for each of the auxiliary bedrooms. a 5x9 bathroom is about as small as you can go with a 3-piece bath that uses an all-in-one fiberglass tub and shower unit and is one of the most efficient in my opinion, since it transitions well for children and adults. Unfortunately, there are relatively few house plans that incorporate such mundane luxuries, which is a shame. Like, if the entire family comes down with food poisoning at the same time, you would be incredibly grateful for the foresight of having a bathroom for every person living there. It also reduces the number of individual skincare and hair care items since each person has their own bath, so there's less overlap. I just find it utterly baffling to see these house plans with massive square footage and loads of bedrooms but it's only a 2.5 bath. Like, you spent so much money to get five bedrooms and 3000 square feet but you couldn't afford to fit in a few more bathrooms to improve privacy and convenience?
Loving this. Regarding brightness in the bathroom, though, I was hoping you would touch on layers of lighting for different times of day. I definitely don't want sunlight level for my 2am visit...
That is actually something I hadn't thought about - but after a certain age it definitely would be nice to have an "I'm half-sleepwalking" light that makes you see what you're doing without screaming "WAKE UP!!!" at you! (And I've been past that age for years...)
I really want a company to produce a convenient LED trim light system that you can install on top of some molding set about a half-inch away from the ceiling to cast diffuse lighting off the ceiling. This is my ideal for late-night bathroom visits, since the light isn't nearly as harsh when it's diffused off of the ceiling like that. I'd also opt for the LED strips to include both warm and cool white LEDs with a tiny controller included in the power converter that you can control with a conventional dimmer switch to gradate between the two for personal preference. I don't need it to be a smart home device, I just want a separate switch with a dimmer slider so I don't have to think about anything when I need to pee in the middle of the night. It would also be nice to have for just about any room.
I use a dimmer switch for my Bathroom lights for the best of both worlds.
Great suggestions! However, a huge mirror is a nightmare to clean if you are 5 ‘3” and don’t want to climb up and reach over the vanity and basin. 😮
I had the faucet not long enough issue in my rental, obv didnt want to get a new faucet. I just got a 720-degree rotatable faucet extension. Cheaper and easier to install, 100% recommended
Great recommendations. Regarding ventilation in a Bathroom, I put the extractor fan on before and during a bath/shower and leave it on for at least 10 minutes after, along with opening the window. Never had a problem with damp. I recommend getting a mirrored medicine cabinet with mirrors on the inside of the doors too as it saves having to keep opening/closing the doors. My Bathroom is over 15 years old and follows most of your recommendations. It still looks great and not that outdated which is due, in part, to choosing a simple, classic design in a neutral colour palette.
The most convenient is to have two columns on either sides with cabinets for storing toiletries without having to move the mirror when taking out something. The countertop for the wash basin should be illuminated with warm lighting so that you like yourself more when looking into the mirror.
I don't recommend electric floor panel heating, when a panel breaks ( and they do,after some years) the only way to fix is by removing a section of the floor 😮...better buy extra tiles or planks for that!!
I wasn't aware you COULD have an outlet inside the medicine cabinet! But i stopped the video and went to find one and the only thing i can find is a $4k one on Wayfair. Any other suggestions?
Also, funny story for you (because mentioning not having to go back and redo things...) My brother, an electrician, has built and or gutted / reno'd multiple homes. The first one he did with his wife though (an avid Pinterester) after getting married was one fun story after another. She insisted on penny tile for their large bathroom including the walls... while he wanted large tiles. Partly for aesthetics but mostly because of time and energy and cost. He finally caved and she felt bad that she was essentially asking him to put in all the hours, so she did it herself. The whole thing. As a surprise.
Without grout.
She had placed them butted up against each other 😂 Not only did they have to rip out a gazillion tiles she had spent days doing, but had to purchase tiles twice. But she did agree that he was right to do big tiles the second time 😁 And they STAYED married!!
Another cool fact about underfloor heating, other than it invisibly keeping the room dry and ventilated: it works better at keeping you warm because it heats the thing that you make direct contact with - the floor - where radiators (which don't actually use radiation to heat you) only heat the air! We lose most of our body heat through our feet because they contact with a floor that is colder than us, so heating the surface we touch is more energy efficient than heating the air that touches us. It's also more efficient to heat a room from below because, of course, heat rises.
Good point, I did this in an old house I owned. The upstairs bathroom was cold, so when we remodeled it, we put in under-floor heating. The heat radiated into the hallway, so that helped, too.
Of course they don't use radiation. They work just like the one in vehicles. There's also infrared heating, but that will mainly heat you and not the house.
Of course they don't use radiation, they're radiators. They do the same thing as the one in vehicles. There's also infrared heating, but that'll only heat you and anything else with water.
@@ItsDaJax well I'm glad you already knew that. Idk shit about vehicles but I do live in a place where homes have radiators and that's pretty interesting. I used to think radiator = rays, like the heat that comes from the sun.
@@pindebraende They do radiate heat, which is where the name comes from. The big difference between one in a building and one in a car, is the one in a car... the main one, anyway, is used as a heat exchanger to remove heat. The second radiator in a car is the heater core. It technically works like the engine radiator, except it's there to function like the one for a building, to warm, not cool, though it does both by design.
-- Daniel, as a life-long Registered Interior Designer, I rate your presentation as EXCELLENT, hitting important points for success with the bath! Kudos!
Great video Daniel. One thing you didn’t mention, which I find such a problem in my ultra modern bathroom: the sink.
Ones that sit on top of the counter rather than built into the vanity are a nightmare to keep clean even if you have perfect faucet/tap placement. The area at the back is generally too small to easily clean properly and depending on the faucet design you’re also getting a lot of water on the vanity.
I would never install one of these as they don’t meet my form AND function requirement. I’m stuck with the one installed by the landlord.
The other thing to mention is that rainfall showerheads are terrible if you have long hair and/or don’t want to wash your hair everyday. Shower caps minimise but don’t eliminate getting your hair damp or wet.
If you want a rainfall one do a double shower head so you have the option.
Final thing is to consider that you may have health challenges in the future so ensuring your shower access is wide enough for a wheel chair is super helpful.
Completely agree with this.
Also, a video focused on Universal accessibility would be great!
Agree with all these points. Went so far as getting a seamless sink / countertop made from engineered stone for ease of cleaning. Also disagree regarding the dark floors. We ripped out the original anthracite coloured tiles in favour of sandstone colour because the dark tiles would show up every drop of water and speck of dust and lint.
@@PhanieDaemonia yes. The only time I’ve seen it seriously addressed was in an episode of Grand Designs.
He's mentioned this exact issue before, but in the kitchen, mistakes
Taps! Not faucets.😡
Excellent - thank you! Saved for that future remodel. As for German kitchens (😂), most people rent here. For long periods & kitchens are relatively inexpensive. So it’s often preferable to choose & design a kitchen you like & take it with you when you move. They are pretty easy to adapt to new spaces. We do the same with light fixtures & get to live with our own design choices. 😊
Any recommendation for the adhesive tape? Great tips, thank you!!!!
The best thing we did while renovating our bathrooms was putting in those in wall niches for soaps and shampoos - makes everything look much better in the showers/ tubs areas. Though I have to disagree with the silver finishes making water marks look less noticeable. I have stainless steel and it bugs me every day I have to wipe the faucets if I want them to look nice because of the water spots that show up on them. I never had that problem with chrome.
Yeah, stainless is a nightmare. Chrome's a bit better, but even then, gotta wipe it down regularly
Absolutely great tipps for a bathroom redesign. And, you show small beautiful bathrooms. In other videos they show bathrooms the size of a ballroom, totally unrealistic. Great work you do!!!
For anyone in an apartment/complex, do check with your association etc before putting in air vents and fans. Many buildings with connected ventilation will have issues if you do things to the system, and they might charge you for messing it up.
I replaced the faucets in my bathroom with a longer spout for this reason and like the waterfall aesthetic. Had to turn off the water to the whole house since there weren't any valves. After installing the valves and made sure that the parts fit, its confirmed that the hardest part of this project is finding the right size fittings.
I never watched this channel. But the opening alone deserves a like.
Another thing is to consider the space you have to work with. I went from an apartment with a bath tub to a small house from the 40s with a small-ish bathroom. I kind of wanted a bathtub again, but absolutely did not want to shower in the tub, and there wasn't room to have a separate shower and bath without making the space really cramped. So instead I had a generous walk-in shower installed, with a spacious his & her sink, which still left a roomy and luxurious feel. 10 years later we're still happy with that choice.
The floor and shower area are finished dark grey tiles, the dry area walls and sink cabinet are a warm colored plywood with a marine resin finish, and wall to wall mirrors over the sink and the opposite walls. The wood hasn't needed any maintenance and still looks like new.
Perfect timing! We're turning our upstairs floor into a short-term rental, in the midst of demoing the bathroom. Great tips 👌 I'm getting inspired again! Loving the ideas from the comments as well 👏
All the tips here are gold, thank you
A great bathroom remodel we did on our last house included a cabinet with multiple shelves, which included outlets- perfect for recharging shavers, hearing aids, etc, yet shielding it from view.
Sounds like a great idea .Do you have a picture you could share ?
None of what you said was new to me - but it's still good to be reminded! (I'm about to move to a house where the bathroom needs a bit of love. I don't need it to be spa-like luxury, but I do need it to be somewhere nice to go every morning.)
All in all a very good little video with helpful things to keep in mind.
Thank you for this. I am remodeling and the advice is godsent.
I used to love investing in home improvements without hesitation, but with inflation biting into my savings, I've had to take a step back and be more strategic. While those past projects seemed worth it, the reality is that recovering those costs has been challenging. Now, I'm much more focused on long-term value. It’s made me rethink what’s really worth the investment especially when so many trendy upgrades lose their appeal quickly and end up adding little to no lasting value
I’m nearing retirement myself, and I had similar concerns. I started investing later than most, and just relying on ETF compounding wasn’t cutting it for me either. After working with a financial advisor, I managed to restructure my investments and am now on track to retire with around $4 million. If I hadn’t sought advice, I doubt I’d be as confident in my plan right now
I’m trying to figure out the best approach for my portfolio. How did you find your advisor? I feel like I need that kind of guidance
I usually steer clear of recommending specific people because financial needs are so personal. But I can say that working with Emily Ava Milligan has made a world of difference for me. I noticed her strategies are tailored to fit personal goals and make sense for different needs. It might be worth exploring to see if her approach resonates with you
Thanks for that. I did a quick search and found her page. I was able to email so I sent over a few questions to get more info. Appreciate you sharing
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This was brilliant thank you. Please please for the love of design tell me what to choose, bath or walk in shower?! I only have space for one!
Do you have children, or plan to? Bathtubs are much better when they are little. Pets that you need to bathe? Definitely easier in a tub. Stressful life where a good soak helps? Definitely tub.
I just remodeled 2 baths and took the tubs out of both. Have had them for 20+ years and nobody has taken a bath in at least 15 years. We're just shower kind of people.
Consider potential health issues. Break a leg and only have a tub? Yikes! There are a multitude of health related issues that make taking a bath much more difficult. Plan now and put in a grab bar (or two). Soooo many bathroom slip-and-falls - grab bars can help you avoid *needing* a grab bar.
Resale value - everyone will tell you a tub is what buyers want. But if you aren't going anywhere anytime soon, get what you want.
I wish you mentioned that when thinking about installing a medicine cabinet, if it's not embedded in the wall (brick walled spaniard here) you really need to consider the depth of your sink too. With these new tiny sinks, a medicine cabinet on top may mean you hitting your head on it every time you bend to use the sink.
I’m so glad you brought up faucet placement! I think a lot of that has to do with buying a cheap faucet. My father did this in our house because he was super cheap. 😩
Re: Large mirrors in small bathrooms. When I bought my place there was a mirror running the full length of one wall which meant that every time I stepped out of the shower I was greeted with a full length view of my butt naked self. Tore that thing out real fast and now I have a nice round mirror above my vanity.......quite far away from my shower.
Would you recommend tiles for the floor and walls? - what about those fancy waterproof wall panels that are pushed by hardware shops these days?
just do all tile, its much easier to maintain and its worth it long term
I got a mix, walls that don't get direct water exposure have waterproof panels, walls that get direct water exposure (e.g. the shower) have tiles. Has worked great thus fare.
@@SjorsTimmer The people in the shop say the panels are more expensive and they recommend tiles, but it seems logical that panels would be easier/quicker to install... Did you DIY it or have it professionally installed?
@@DigiDriftZone my builder placed them. Although thinking about it perhaps we’re talking about different types of panels. Mine are waterproof drywall panels, that can be painted afterwards.
Great compilation! I would like to add storage space to hide dirty laundry, if like me, you do your laundry in the bathroom. Mine sits in a basket above the washing machine. While the basket is nice, it would still look better if both, the basket and the washing machine were hidden in a cabinet.
What is the laundromat where you live?
I have only known a laundromat to be a local place where people can wash and dry their clothes in coin-operated machines.
@@AlphaGeekgirlUsed the wrong word, I meant washing machine 😂
This is the room I care about the least in my house. This video has made me think about it a bit more.
Thank you! This is so helpful as I'm remodelling the entire home with these tips and what to look out for during the design phase. Especially in the bathrooms. Appreciate it, Daniel.
Awesome video. Do you offer a bathroom design service?
Great video. I'm interested in interior design and I would say that I thought about 8/10 of the things you mentioned. Would the areas that you covered come under interior design or architecture?
Very helpful. I sent out your example to my architect and interior designer to implement especially the ones about decluttering the countertop with integrated sockets.
Maybe it's a Canadian thing, even though you're British, but the way you say faucet had me in giggles. You pronounce it 'fosscit' and at first i didn't know what you were saying and then realised you were saying faucet, which is pronounced 'forcit'.
In regards to bathroom extractors, placement and air flow is crucial and why you need an air vent/gap in the bathroom door or wall. I've actually deep dived this scientifically.
You need the extractor fan to be able to pull in air, in order for it to also pull in condensation. I'll explain it, if you have the shower/bath on the right side of the room, the door in the middle and to the left you have a window. If you open the window, the extractor fan will pull the air in from the window (the left side of the room) and the condensation from the shower/bath (the right side of the room) will be left to do what it wants, which will be to sit on the walls etc.
You need the air flow to be in line with the extractor fan or between the extractor fan and the shower/bath. If you're able to have the extractor above the shower/bath, then great, but you still need air flow.
But if it's in zone 2 (outside) the shower/bath area, you can either install an air vent in the wall or the door, or install an air vent in the door but also make sure you have a gap under the door, so that the extractor fan can pull in air.
An extractor fan can not pull in the condensation, if there is no air flow.
We call them taps, no idea why he’s calling them faucets lol
1. You are not right about directing the flow directly into the drain hole. Very often it causes water to splash all over around. The correct way is to direct it close, but not exactly on a sink plug/drain hole.
2. Free standing bath from the examples (grey tiles) is a complete negation of the convenience of use. It’s a painfull mistake in such a small bathroom (cleaning/maintaining). I know, this part was about color match, but still, bad example
3. Tower heaters are great. You right. Ventilation is not so easy topic. Oversized ventilator you showed will probably pump out so much heat that the owner will go bankrupt in colder regions. 50m3/h or even less is really often enough when it’s really working 24/7, and not only if you are inside the room. It is of course better to ventilate more during the shower or simply when using a bathroom, but then: 2 gears vent is a solution. The more expensive but way better solution is to install ventilators with heat exchanger that are on the market.
The bigger mistake people do is to ventilate only when they are using the bathroom, especially with small and not sufficient ventilators.
Btw Flows that occur in ventilation won’t stop your mirror from fogging (while taking a hot bath). Heated mirror is a great addition.
5. For black fixtures good water softener is a must (but you need to have a place for it, before even thinking of black fixtures)
6. For pale color grouts you mention, there is another solution: epoxy grout
I have a round mirror over my sink vanity. No upper cabinet. Tired of things falling out and hitting the sink. My vanity has 2 drawers and a cupboard so plenty of storage. The best way to avoid the clutter of too many lotions, creams, and cosmetics is to not use so many lotions creams, and cosmetics. You don't need them.
i'd also say one design mistake is having a toilet face a glass pane, like on a shower stall.
My parents had their en-suite bathroom done a while ago, and the toilet faces the shower, and it feels both too close and you can also see yourself in it. I think its terrible to use for those two reasons.
Wall hung toilets seem like a great idea except that they almost all use a wash down flushing mechanism rather siphonic, which can require more cleaning of the bowl for some people.
I took out the pedestal sink and repaced it with an Ikea vanity for narrow spaces. More fuctional and looks a lo better.
This video made me hate my bathroom way less 😂 because it actually follows almost all of the advices (plenty of storage, multiple light sources, non porous materials, built-in storage, mirrors...). I'd add one though : leave an easy access to underneath your shower/bathtub. Like, it really is annoying when you must have anything repaired, but there's no access to the pipes or anything. That's why I hate my bathroom so much even if it follows all of these advices
I love your videos. Thank you very much for your time doing this!
I remodeled my bathroom a few years ago and splurged on removing the overhead light and installing wall sconces. Best money I ever spent on that room.
Love your no nonsense and beautifully presented content! Looking forward to exploring your channel!
Great video. I redo 3 bathrooms in the house on the same floor and i couldn’t help to do similar tiles and furniture, even if each bathroom is of different size and configuration. I thought unity for the whole home, probabily thinking of resell one day, or, maybe it was for me too much decisions to create 3 different vibes... What would you recommand ?
Personally I chose the same neutral colour tiles and sanitary for all the bathrooms because I then personalised each one with colour touches using different accessories such as mats, towels, soap dispensers, pot plant vases or whatever suited each ambiance to give the individual look to each.
First video to watch for you, and i'm alreaady learning.... keep it up
We just bought a 1960’s era “duplex” unit in Germany & going through a gradual upgrade. It has so many low grade, inconvenient features that seem to have been layered on through the years. My peeve du jour is the too short bathroom faucet that leaves water everywhere. 🤬
Black fixtures aren’t too bad if you have soft water.
Nice videos I like them - do you have or could you maybe make a video about entrances? Like what to keep in mind etc.
Really love the word PLETHORA, I feel it's not used enough :D Also, you're english, its a TAP ;)
Maybe because I too am a Brit, but saying "faucet" in a British English accent feels wrong...
Yes, it really does 😄
Taps.
And also the way he uses 'tends'. Arrrrgggghhhhhh!
Along with American mansplaining “ swap it out” . The word “ change “ is concise
Lots of great tips here. Hope I remember to come back to this video when I eventually save for a re-model!
Thanks...excellent tips. I always appreciate a good shtter design. I really like the cleaner look and practicality of wall hung toilets and no baseboard tiling. Here's a thought - wouldn't it be a wonderful surprise to enter a gas station toilet that encompasses all these design tips! :0
One thing to keep in mind with a more powerful exhaust fan is if your home is on the newer side and therefore built “tighter” with better air sealing you will need a way to provide make up air or you will create negative pressure.
One thing I think is absolutely essential in any bathroom anywhere is having the toilet and sink next to each other for one specific reason: for women to be able to use menstrual cups and tampons in a way so that you can rinse off the cup and/or hand in the sink while still sitting on the toilet. Not being able to do this may involve having to waddle across the floor with your pants down, trying not to drip blood everywhere on the way, in a very undignified way :)
There is a great invention called washlet, no need to reach for a sink
I prefer having a bidet next to the toilet and then having a sink a bit further away - don't like the idea of washing my teeth and face right next to the toilet.
Having the toilet too close to a wall, or too close to the sink can be difficult for people who have a larger frame.
@@ognyashka Seems awkward to wash your hands below you?
It’s „ tend.“
It tends to be most used without the s, thus:
„These bathroom tend to be prone to moisture issues.“
„This type of vanity tends to be less durable.“
I tend to dislike it when people add an unnecessary „s“ after the word TEND. 😂
Hope this helps.
Your videos are so good!
Yes right but in that case I'd add an "s" to the word "bathroom" .. "These bathroomS tend.."
Foset I prefer the one hand levels. This also saves water as it is much easyer to switch on and off without changing the temperature. Flor. pick your famelys hair and hold it to the flor to see l. were it hides the best. Shower I recomend the european way, were it is not fix to the wall. Cosider heated mirrows. Light I like a discret lightning for?takig a bath ore with movement trigger for the night and the functional daylight on purpose wen needed. Big tiles look more calm. Cool hack is to use Joints in the color of the tiles, beside when wite. Looks mor luxerious
Short washbasin taps are typical in bathrooms at new build houses and flats in the UK, and bath taps without shower heads, narrow washbasin cabinets, a tiled place next to a bath instead of a cabinet, etc.
Ventilation for sure, but you also need to have make up air to replace that air taken out. Otherwise that exhaust more or less stalls because there isn't enough air to replace the air taken out. So big is good, but you need to have the same amount of air to replace it, otherwise it turns out to be just as bad as a to small CFM fan
Just bought a new house. After I shower I leave the glass door open all the way. Fan was on when I was in the shower. And I wipe it all down but I’ve found by opening and leaving the door open it really gets rid of the moisture.
Again fantastic vlog, so useful so informative 👍
Very useful, thanks! I'll be looking for a similar video on the kitchen next 😊
Spotlighting is now expected. Besides being harsh It makes the upper part of the room appear dark and the floor too bright. To counter this place them within a half meter of the walls. The reflected light is diffuse and it brightens the celling.
Hi Daniel, long time follower here. Please could you move the end card to the side a bit so we can read the screen during the Bellroy ad? Sorry, I'm actually interested in the product too. :D
The vast majority of bathroom sinks in the UK that I see in house videos are pedestal sinks, no storage! In the US, vanities are very common in bathrooms. I have a large vanity and a tall storage cabinet, and somehow they're both full.
In germany is none. No vanity storage or whatsoever. Its irritating
The single thing that irritates me most about modern bathrooms is sink design. Why can't many designs actually hold water without slopping it everywhere? To this end, several years ago I went to change out my 1960s designed sink. It hung off the wall with no storage. But it was in good condition and well designed, so I added a top, cut around it and built a cabinet underneath. Result.
Great tips! Thanks for sharing such a knowledge
Building a new house and I want our bathroom to be perfect. Lots of good ideas here that I need to be aware of.
Slate is a good material to use in bathroom walls. It looks great even after 20 years.
This is the only video that I need before renovated my bathroom. So useful and detailed! Thank you Daniel.
I’ve hated my bathroom since the day I moved in. It’s tiny, but that’s not the problem. The shower head is out of reach because of 10’ ceilings. The cabinet that holds the sink is too big and too deep. The lighting is outdated. There’s no fan, but there is a window though it’s not practical to open in winter. It does mean natural daylight.
I don’t need much storage. Towels, toilet paper and other things I don’t use regularly go in an armoire in the hallway that also holds linens. I’ve also been eliminating a lot of stuff and now have 1/4 of the things I used to in the lower and medicine cabinet.
On my wish list is a swing arm lamp so I can adjust the direction of the light. The suggestions for eliminating corners and other places that gather dust are excellent. I’d love a wall-mounted toilet, but I’m not sure how easy it will be to connect without installing a new drainage pipe.
I love the idea of taking my kitchen with me when I move!
Another great video, great advice keep them coming 👍
The problematic reach of faucets and shower heads can be avoided if people go to a plumbing showroom rather than ordering a bunch of stuff online. It often doesn't even cost more (unless what you're ordering online is highly problematic knockoffs or fixtures that aren't technically even legal in the US). Showroom people are trained in details like what's going on with the sink parts under the countertop and what the countertop people are able to do (in terms of how close to the edge to cut). This is especially an issue with freestanding tubs and their fixtures: people dream of having those and don't want to pay for what they really cost, and buy cheap sets which often don't meet building codes, are likely to break rapidly, have drain locations that interfere with bathing, and which have really bad faucet placements (which ends up causing a lot of water damage in the area).
The heated towel racks are indeed fabulous for the reasons you mention, but they too only perform the functions you mention when they're expensive. The less expensive ones (even the midrange in showrooms) don't heat the space.
When we bought our apartment we could still choose which one we wanted. We took one with a window in the bathroom and we can open the window for ventilation. There have never been any problems with mold.
We have enough data to draw up a list of best practices, with respect not only to bathrooms but also any room in the house. Why this hasn't been done perennially amazes me.
I'm confused about what you mean, I feel like this has been done? There have been entire books written about bathroom design - hell I have a book just about shower/ bathtub design and another that's just written about tile. This was a good short video, but I feel like it just skims the surface - the best part about bathroom design is that you can get very involved in even the smallest details.
There's a good book that goes towards your ask, it's called the interior design handbook; came out a few years ago and covers most areas of the house with practical guidance.
@@SjorsTimmer writer of the said book , please.
@@MrOnlymoin1 Frida Remstedt
Oh, it has been, time after time. For instance, consider Terence Conran's House Book, Kitchen Book, Bed and Bath Book etc, which all came out in the late 70s (and are a bit hilarious to read nowadays).
that burn on germany ... i also dont know why we do this okay
I've been lucky to buy/sell all kitchens from the people before me/to the people after me. But yeah, it doesn't make much sense.
From my poin of view there are certain points that could cause this. First of all some renters seem to want to "customize" their kitchen. The second point is that kitchens can be a big investment for the landlord and then they also have to care care for the kitchens to maintain them and fix them. Speaking about my own experiences it can be a disaster if your renters are not taking care of the kitchen and destroying it because no security deposit will be big enough for that. But it's true that it can seem pretty strange for foreigners and can be inconvenient for some.
It does make sense because we rent mostly and taste is so individual. I’m happy not having to accept an eyesore for as long as I’m living there. It’s part of freedom for me. You can change whatever you want and choose any appliance you need. Also, apartments without installed kitchens are cheaper. And lastly, I have sold and bought kitchens to/from owners before/after me.
It’s a rule from another era. In yeh olden days you’d move out of your parents home after getting married into an affordable rent apartment with space for your partner and future children. Since you’re be planning to live there at least until the children had grown up, buying your own kitchen for a period of 20 years made sense.
In Italy it was common to take your kitchen, which was custom made, with you when you sold or even when you moved to a rental( rental periods in Italy are 4+4 years!) That was due to kitchens being so expensive that it was cheaper to adapt it to another home than to buy a new one. With the growing popularity of low cost modular kitchens, like Ikea ,this is no longer done!
It’s a basin (not sink!) in a bathroom.
It’s a tap (not faucet) if you’re British.
Thanks Daniel for the these tips. What would you recommend for the window size to let in natural light?
24"wX42"H for a small bath. 60"X60" picture window over a soaking tub. Get some shades/curtains if you have peeping neighbors lol.
Great video. And very timely for me. Thank you!
Not all of Germany is the same! In the former west you are right, but when living in the former east I used to see countless rental units with kitchen included.
Great as i’m literally planning for the bathroom in my new home!
Mirrors: At home we have two mirrors situated opposite each other (with the one mirror being part of a medicine cabinet). It makes checking the back of the head a dream :)
I was going to half-tile so I have some wall space I can paint/hang things if I want to change the look in the future... but now I am not sure
I fully tiled the shower and half tiled the bath and sink area (15 years ago) and don't regret it. My thinking was fully tiling those areas wasn't necessary as well as wanting the room to look less sterile and bathroomy. I5 years on and it still looks good.
One question I have for you /everyone. I love the idea of niches however I cringe at the thought of having to try and clean grout in such a small area.
One idea I had was stainless steel niches so you can simply wipe up any spilled soap and grime. Only issue is stainless is a metal finish and could distract from the overall look and clash with the (whiteish) tiles and tapware so I found a company that sells them and is willing to powder coat in dulux colours. So my question is...do you think powder coated stainless will be durable enough in the long term or should I stick with plain stainless or a tile finish?
Powder coating doesn't last long, it peals off in time.
@@nadir8804 yeah I'm a bit concerned about that. However I think there's a massive range in powder coating quality. For instance every single fence in Australia is basically colourbond at this point and that's a powdercoated surface, they're very durable and most will last well over 20yrs. So I feel like if it's good enough for an outdoor fence it's good enough for a bathroom no?
That being said, this niche company also offers glass. So the choices are the standard fibreglass type that you tile, glass, or metal (inc some kind of pvd coating for the copper,black,and bronze finish)
What do you rekon?
@@bellasmith8821 The fences aren't made in aluminium but metal which has a micro-porous surface that absorbs the colours making it last longer. Aluminium has a smooth service and must undergo several procedures (sanding as well as other treatments)before applying the electrolyte dye-cast colouring but it still doesn't withstand detergents (soaps etc.) in time.
I don't have enough knowledge /experience regarding fibreglass but I do know that glass is an extremely resistant material (only diamond heads cut it) and I believe that there are new innovative solutions that could work well.
Easy prep… build up a slightly thicker base across the back of the niche “sill”. This will ensure that the incline of the base tiles drains water off quickly, but not inclined so much that bottles slide off. 😃
How expensive is radiant floor heating in the US, especially in northern California?
18:30 The problem isn't really the color or the finish. It's the SHAPE. These cubic 'trendy' fixtures are absolutely horrible no matter their color or finish because they're literally giving water a flat surface to stay on. I've seen horrible silver/chrome fixtures that needed to be constantly wiped down because they weren't curved and didn't let water trickle down from their surfaces.
Great tips. Don't forget to do a pretend bathroom trip before choosing the location for the toilet paper roll. Friend of mine fell off a potty and broke her knee trying to reach the t.p. Worst injury story ever
Using glass for places with hard water is a nightmare to clean.
Try Bar Keepers Friend. It chemically changes the calcium deposits and they come right off.