GLEN PELOSO
I’m here to help! I’ve included ideas from one of my projects to
help guide you through your bathroom design.
A DOUBLE VANITY is a must for a master ensuite, giving
each partner their own space. It is common to see individual
mirrors with three sconce fixtures but in this case, we had
plenty of space between the two mirrors so we opted for four
sconces. This allows for more even lighting on both sides of
each mirror.
WORKING ON AN UPPER FLOOR with slanted
ceilings can be a challenge. We used the slanted ceilings to
our advantage, creating a focal point with a freestanding tub
framed by the slanted ceilings. This also offered the perfect
opportunity to add a skylight which brings in natural light
without sacrificing privacy! Changing the tiles around the tub
and adding a pretty chandelier completed the transformation,
turning an awkward space into an oasis
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IN ORDER TO MAKE ROOM for both a large closet and
an ensuite in this long, narrow space, we opted for a walk-
through closet between the master bedroom and ensuite.
Bright white cabinetry with mirrored fronts helps to keep the
space feeling bright and airy. The cabinetry was carried right
up to the ceiling to optimize the storage space available and
we added a small island in the center for additional storage
and a work surface for folding clothes or laying out pieces
when deciding what to wear.
Defining bedroom space when listing your
home is important as generally, home value
increases with the number of bedrooms.
There are many features that define a
bedroom. A bedroom needs at least two
methods of egress. Traditionally, these would
be a door and a window. The window can
be between 24 and 44 inches from the floor,
at least 5.7 square feet for the opening, and
it must measure no less than 24 inches high
and 20 inches wide. The room should be at
least 70 square feet and cannot be smaller
than 7 feet in any horizontal direction.
Additionally, at least 50% of the ceiling
needs to be a minimum of 7 feet in height.
The presence of a closet is optional though
expected in newer homes. There must be 5
feet available in the room to accommodate
a wardrobe if there is no closet. - Cheryl Sarnavka,
www.therealtyden.com