Beautiful Bathrooms And how to get there

A little about me I’m the girl with lots of hats………….. My Name is Linda Fougerousse, Principal Designer at Interior Transformation, Inc. Illinois registered interior designer with 20 years of experience Certified by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification On-call designer at the Merchandise Mart Interior design instructor at the College of DuPage Winner of HGTV’s Designers’ Challenge You might say…………. I’m the girl with lots of hats…………..

WE’RE GOING TO TALK ABOUT How to go from This To this

So how do I get started? Go out and collect as many samples as you can get your hands on ….(ok J/K) The Steps Include: Space Planning Selecting Finishes Getting Proposals Vetting & Hiring a Contractor Going on a nice a vacation….

Step 1: Space Planning Even if you’re a DIYer, this is one area that bringing in a professional can make a huge difference in the finished project. BEFORE AFTER

But if you insist, here are some general space planning tips: Door – if at all possible, try to have your door opening into the bathroom at least 34” (2’-10” door). The minimum allowable door is 24” All Fixtures – we recommend at least 34-36” in front of all the fixtures for adequate circulation within the space. A minimum code requirement is 21” for the lav, toilet & tub and 24” for the shower. Toilet – ideally you should 18” on center on both sides of the toilet. 16” on center is acceptable for residential. Enclosed Toilet (water closet) – You should plan for a space that is at least 36”w x 60”L for a enclosed toilet. Sink – The recommend spacing from centerline of the lav is 20” to the wall. The minimum is 15”. Double Vanity – best would be 36”, minimum by code is 30” Tub – a typical tub will be at least 30”W x 60”L with various tub heights. This size is typical in a tub/shower combo. Soaker Tubs can be small as 32”w but 34”-36” are a more standard. Showers – allow at least 36” Sq. if possible for glass enclosed shower. Code on this is 30” sq. Many homes today are accommodating 2 person showers or luxury showers so 42” Sq. plus is recommended. Storage – allow as much storage as possible but a minimum you should plan for a few extra toilet tissue rolls and hand towels. Lighting – ideally, try to plan for two sconces placed on the sides of the mirror vs above. This gives a better illumination of the face for shaving or applying makeup. Also adding a light in the tub/shower area (be sure to use the correct UL rated fixture) and then at least one central fixture for general lighting.

Step 2: Selecting Finishes In order to prepare for the bid process, it is a good idea to have most of your finishes selected prior to the bid process. Recommended Checklist: Cabinetry Countertop Tile Plumbing Fixtures Lighting Optional Checklist Mirrors Hardware (towel bars, etc) Cabinet hardware

Cabinetry What to decide: Door Style – This has large influence on the overall price of the cabinetry Wood Species – This can also swing the price of the cabinetry Finish Storage Options

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Countertop Choices Granite Marble Soapstone Solid Surface Quartz Images from Corian and Stone Design websites

Countertop Options FINISH PROS CONS Granite 100% natural stone; every piece is unique, extremely resistant to heat and very scratch resistant Requires seams and may need periodic sealing Marble No two slabs are alike and handles heat More porous than granite so it can scratch and stain (nail polish, liquid make-up etc.) Soapstone Extremely durable natural surface; no staining, heat, resistant and nonporous. Considered the most environmentally safe countertop with no chemicals used for finishing. Available in matte or polished To keep the finish and darkness consistent, you do have to oil it quite often. Limited color selection. Solid Surface Man-made of acrylic or polyester plastics; nonporous and highly resistant to bacteria-growth. Seams are almost undetectable and scratches or chips can be repaired. Can discolor or become damaged when exposed to extreme heat; also can scratch and chip Quartz Made with 85-95% crushed quartz with a resin binder. Nonporous and highly resistant to bacteria growth. More durable than solid surface and won’t scratch or chip. Heat-resistant (up to 400F). Seams can divide to trap dirt and bacteria

Tile: Ceramic Pros Unlimited color selection Tons of shapes Most budget friendly Cons Can crack easily Color only on surface Most is wall and ceiling (floor available but will have a different rating)

Tile: Porcelain Pros Unlimited color selection Excellent substitute for natural stone and other materials Can be used on floors and walls Cons Limited shapes and trim pieces Color only on surface Harder to cut to size

Tile: Natural Stone Pros Minimal upkeep Durable and timeless Color consistency throughout Many size options for the more popular stone Cons Can be porous and will need to be sealed Highest cost Some stone is hard to cut as it can flake

Plumbing Fixture Finishes Polished Nickel Brushed Nickel Chrome Stainless Steel Oil Rubbed Bronze Images from Ferguson.com

Plumbing Fixture Finishes Copper Brass Satin Brass Matte Black Satin Bronze Images from Ferguson.com

Fixture Finishes FINISH PROS CONS Chrome Very popular – second only to brushed nickel, usually most inexpensive. Spots Polished Nickel Also popular – has a warmer finish Spots, harder to find matching accessories Brushed Nickel Most popular finish. One of the most durable finishes. Doesn’t show water spots or fingerprints Doesn’t give the shiny impact of chrome or polished nickel Stainless Steel No plating, long lasting Can scratch and rust Oil Rubbed Bronze Easy to clean and match accessories More expensive and not as popular Brass Satin Brass Elegant unique look that doesn’t show spots or fingerprints Harder to find and more expensive Copper Great antibacterial properties. Will develop beautiful patina over time Very hard to find and match accessories Satin Bronze Is a nice alternative to copper that offers a softer look than oil rubbed bronze but can be used with similar finishes Very expensive and harder to find accessories Matte Black Easy to clean, doesn’t show dirt Hard to find accessories

Lighting Tips Choosing Lamps (Bulbs) White Light Halogen bulbs give the most natural white light and are closest to daylight. Some new fluorescent lights offer good color rendering and are more efficient than halogen or incandescent. Dimmers help to reduce costs when the bright light is not needed. Always select your finishes in the lighting that you plan to use in the bath. Lighting can change the color dramatically.

SOME TRENDS – 2014 Houzz Survey Tubs: 4 out of 10 remodels are leaving the tub out of the master bath. The tub is less important the older you get. 59% of the 65 and older are skipping the tub. For those installing a tub, free standing tubs are winning! Showers: Younger homeowner prefer rain showers Older homeowners really want the hand held Only 14% of younger and older homeowners want the body sprays Frameless clear glass is the “clear” choice

SOME TRENDS – 2014 Houzz Survey Toilet: The “water closet” or at least some type of privacy for the toilet, tends to be more important to those over 35 91% of the new toilets being installed are high efficiency and dual flush Two piece toilets are still in the most demand Sinks & Cabinets 45% of the 25 to 44 YO’s want two sinks & 58% of those 45 and over want two sinks. Undermount sinks are preferred by 45% of those remodeling White cabinets in the bathroom are the most popular but only by 32%. Dark, Medium woods received 21% and light wood is the least popular at 6%

Questions? Please feel free to stop by our booth #512 today. You can also contact me directly at: linda@interiortransformation.com or 630-782-0806 and I’ll be happy to help!