Bathroom decoration: Male and female user preferences
The near future, lei Jie wei yu decorates trend to undertake investigation to many senior interior stylist with respect to current bathroom, announced main popular trend. The main content of this report is translated as follows for the reference of the industry.
As a residential area and decorate a budget is limited, a advocate toilet is usually to be used by many people, how to meet the style preferences and needs of different users is a big challenge for designers, but for many designers, design good toilet is very valuable, because the space in the user's life plays an important role.
Designing a bathroom shared by many people requires the designer to take the time to get to know the clients and their daily lives. For example, some clients like to spend more time in the bathroom, others like to get in and out quickly, some clients like to shower, others like to sit in the bath, clients have specific preferences for materials, etc. While there aren't necessarily any hard and fast rules about which gender prefers which features, designers say there are some commonalities, The Regal survey found.
First, male user preference
According to several designers Interviewed by Reggie, male clients often accept whatever space suits them. The requests they make are often technology-related. Men prefer technology with added value, such as steam showers, heated floors, electrically heated towel racks, and self-defogging bathroom mirrors to make bathroom use more efficient.
While men also prefer larger countertops, they tend to pay more attention to the quality and height of the plumbing. Men often require a shower head with good water pressure, mounted at a comfortable height. And for the shower that is used jointly by many people, it is very important to find the appropriate installation height of the shower and accessories to satisfy everyone's needs. Male users also consider the longevity and maintenance of their choice of bathroom fixtures.
Second, female user preference
Female users do have some overlap with male users. For example, providing separate countertops for both partners can boost their happiness, especially if they have different levels of neatness.
For women, storage -- especially highly ordered storage -- is high on almost every wish list. Designers have found that one of the most common requests for women is more storage space and sorting, so drawers for small items like cosmetics, medicine cabinets hidden behind mirrors, niches for toiletries and even closets for tall, vertical items are needed. Some designers suggest installing a built-in cabinet on the wall near the toilet where they can store toilet paper, unsightly toilet brushes and feminine items that can be kept out of sight and readily accessible.
In the bathroom, it is very important to choose durable mesa, especially when making up and using heating tools, ceramic plate is usually a good choice.
If the space includes a bathtub, some designers say it is usually at the request of female clients. Female clients also often want a small table nearby so they can light candles.
Consensus and compatibility
Good designers encourage people to think about what they prefer when they can't agree on a plan for a shared bathroom. "When you're a couple, thinking about what they like can be a starting point to move us in the right direction," said one designer.
Bathrooms are usually small, and every inch counts, especially when there are multiple users in the master bathroom. When there is not enough room for everyone's needs, the designer encourages the client to consider priorities and guides the design accordingly. For example, if there is no space for a separate bath and shower, design a combination bath and shower. Wall-mounted toilets are also a great way to save space and give the illusion of a larger room.
Integrating everything into a limited space can be challenging, especially in a small footprint, as designers try to incorporate as many features as possible and balance the needs of different users as well as possible.