Selwyn Times: October 10, 2017

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Your guide to Show Homes & New Sections
in the Selwyn District
Choices for bathrooms
Most new homes are built with a main bathroom and ensuite off the master
bedroom. The size and fit-out of these varies from affordable to luxuriant.
This is one area of the home that can add
to the build price though not everyone is
concerned about price.
If you have the opportunity and desire
to treat yourself then large spacious walkin
showers with double shower heads,
freestanding baths, under-floor heating,
tiled walls and floors, and even a bidet
may be serious considerations.
The size of the house along with the
number people, who will live there, as well
as the age of the occupants and whether
guests might stay regularly, may also be
influencers in the number of bathrooms
and toilets included within the house
layout.
A toilet may be located near the garage
or backdoor making it handy for those
working or playing outside, saving the
carpet from being walked on by dirty
footwear.
Visiting showhomes will afford lots of
ideas for décor and the positioning of
these rooms. Some are now featuring more
than one ensuite with walk-in glass wall or
cubicle showers, offering an ideal option
to cater for extra adults or teenagers.
The more bathrooms and toilets the
more cleaning so consider how useful
those extra little rooms will be. This also
applies to freestanding baths which look
grand but will collect their share of dust
and grime around the back.
More bathrooms are
great where those
living in the home
have similar work
and play routines.
On the upside, more bathrooms are
great where those living in the home have
similar work and play routines. The extra
facilities will take pressure off and make
for a more harmonious lifestyle.
For two-storey homes or single level
dwellings where the living area is apart
from the bedrooms, having a separate
toilet with wash basin downstairs close
and to the living area, will be advantageous
for family and guests.
The interior design and décor of
bathrooms is still erring towards opulent
elegance featuring large polished tiles,
freestanding baths, wall mounted vanities
and monotone colours of black, white and
grey, augmented with earthy colours or a
splash of vibrant blue, teal or yellow.
Overseas, one might see spacious
bathrooms that seem more like a mini
lounge than functional area with features
such as anti-fog mirrors, televisions, a
comfy chair and large rug on the floor.
Lastly, when it comes to an important
fixture of this part of the home take time
to choose from the wide range of toilets
available, looking for simple lines for style
and easy cleaning, and weighing up the
importance of features like a soft close seat
and a water saving option. The latter may
be ideal if located on a lifestyle block or
farm where water usage is a concern.
Tiled walls & floors
give an opulent feel.
Freestanding baths
give a spacious feel.
A bidet is an option.
A toilet with washbasin is
convenient for family & guests.