Bathrooms are rooms in homes or public locations dedicated to personal hygiene and grooming. Bathrooms can be small and simple, consisting of a sink and toilet; or large and ornate, consisting of multiple sinks, whirlpool bath with separate shower, and dressing area. No matter the scale, the bathroom is a necessary room in any home and used on a daily basis.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bathroom
A bathroom at its simplest consists of a toilet and a sink. This configuration is called a half bath, because it does not include the other portion of a bathroom's functions: bathing. A full bath includes a sink, toilet, and either a shower stall or bathtub/shower combination.
A bathroom is used for general bathing, bodily elimination, and personal hygiene. Bathrooms are often used for morning preparation activities, such as facial shaving for men and makeup application for women. Bathrooms often include a mirror over the sink so that the user can see what they are doing.
The construction element used in bathrooms and not most other rooms is plumbing. Bathrooms require a water input, generally both hot and cold water, and one or more drainage pipes that connect to outgoing waste pipes.http://www.hometime.com/Howto/projects/bathroom/bath_1.htm
Featured Video: Design Trends in Bathrooms
While the functions of the bathroom haven't changed, trends in interior design can affect the details that go into a bathroom, whether large or small. White is a perennial trend in bathroom design, matching white porcelain fixtures with white marble and soft paint schemes. Wood tones are also a popular choice. Bathroom design generally includes materials that are easy to keep clean.
Bathroom Functions
The bathroom is used for many functions, including:
- Bathing, whether in a shower or bathtub
- Light washing, using the sink
- Elimination, using the toilet
- Personal grooming and hygiene, such as shaving, makeup application, and brushing teeth
- Dressing, using the mirror as a guide
- First aid, since bathrooms generally have bright lights allowing for good view of wounds.http://www.eco-lights.com/wall-lighting/bathroom-lighting.php
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Fast Facts
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Necessity
A bathroom is a necessary room in all houses and public buildings used for personal hygiene purposes.
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Basic Bathroom
A simple bathroom includes a sink, toilet, and bath/shower combination.
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Deluxe Bathrooms
Larger bathrooms can include multiple sinks, whirlpool tubs with separate showers, and dressing areas.
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Materials
Bathrooms use materials that are easy to clean, such as porcelain, tile, or stone.
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Master Bathroom
A master bathroom is a full bathroom that is attached to a bedroom and not to a common hallway.
