PODCAST EP 045- BATHROOMS & Your Custom Home

Jun 30

Bathrooms

In today’s episode, we’ll be talking about bathrooms! When designing a bathroom, it's important to think about how it connects to the exterior and the spaces around it. The bathroom's design should be based on your personal needs and preferences, as well as the function of the space. You should consider who will be using the bathroom and for what purpose, whether it's just for going to the bathroom or also for getting ready, or for medical needs. Once you have determined the function of the bathroom, you can think about the materials and design elements that will be necessary. It's also important to consider the overall style and aesthetic of the rest of the home, as you may want the bathroom to either blend in or contrast with it. Finally, don't forget to think about the context of the space and how it can be used to enhance the design, such as incorporating natural elements or creating a connection to the surrounding landscape. Please stay tuned for this and more, and make sure to listen to the subsequent episodes for the new mini-series of the Kitchen, Bath & Beyond.

Here are key things to listen out for:

● How to go about bathroom designs

● Concept of removing labels from a space

● Having a vision for your bathroom

Key Highlights

[00:00:29] Introduction of the Kitchen, Bath & Beyond mini-series

[00:01:37] JD designs a bar for Lineage Coffee

[00:03:30] Introduction to today’s topic: Bathroom designs

[00:05:33] Concept of removing a label from a space

[00:07:54] Knowing what you want when it comes to bathrooms

[00:13:06] Lighting and mirrors in bathrooms

[00:15:18] Air conditioning in bathrooms

[00:16:11] The tactile elements

[00:18:35] How the bathroom hardware relates to the theme of the rest of the home

[00:21:36] Piecing everything together before a project

[00:23:03] Light switches and plugs in bathrooms

[00:24:24] Next week: Continuation of the Kitchen, Bath & Beyond mini-series

[00:25:29] Next week’s topic: Kitchens

Notable Quotes

● Think about the size and purpose of your bathtub or shower when designing your bathroom. Look beyond trendy ideas and focus on what you really want and how you want your bathroom to function.

● The way you think about what you want can bring joy to you, so if there is something that's important, it's okay to have fun with that as well.

● When choosing hardware for your bathroom, ask yourself, how does it relate to the overall look and feel of your home? The thing that you've wanted to tell the narrative for, or is it supposed to be a stark contrast?

● When starting a project, focus on the narrative and what you want first before creating an image board. Use samples to piece everything together. While images can help communicate your thoughts, it's better to start with your own ideas first.