Browsing: Bathroom
Showers, toilets, tubs, vanities, towels, storage and remodel plans. Find clear sizes, materials and safety points for every part of the bathroom in the articles below.
Linen Closet Guide: Shelf Depth (12 to 16 Inches), Typical Size, Organization and Towel Folding
Quick answer: a linen closet stores towels, sheets and bathroom supplies. Shelf depth of 12 to 16 inches covers most towels and sheets, a typical closet…
Japanese Soaking Tub Guide: Ofuro Depth, Small Bathroom Fit, Hinoki Wood vs Modern Materials and Installation
Quick answer: a Japanese soaking tub, or ofuro, is a deep, compact bathtub made for sitting upright and soaking up to the shoulders. Water depth is…
Soap Dish Guide: Draining Designs, Materials, Wall-Mounted vs Countertop and Preventing Soap Scum
Quick answer: a soap dish holds a bar of soap off the counter or shower wall. The key feature is drainage: grooves, ridges or a draining…
Shower Rod Guide: Tension vs Wall-Mount, Straight vs Curved, 60-Inch Sizes and How to Measure
Quick answer: a shower rod holds your shower curtain. Straight rods are commonly sold in 48, 60 and 72 inch lengths, while curved rods usually run…
Shower Inserts Guide: One-Piece Fiberglass and Acrylic vs Tile, Sizes, Cost Ranges and Cleaning
Quick answer: a shower insert, or surround, is a prefabricated fiberglass or acrylic unit that forms the shower walls and often the base. It usually costs…
Bath Robe Guide: Terry vs Waffle vs Microfiber, Fit, Length, Weight and Care
Quick answer: a bath robe dries and warms you after a bath. Terry cotton is the classic, absorbent but heavy. Waffle weave is lighter and dries…
Bathroom Wall Cabinet Guide: Recessed vs Surface-Mount, Depth, Over-Toilet Fit and Mounting Height
Quick answer: a bathroom wall cabinet adds storage on the wall, often with a mirror. Recessed cabinets sit inside the wall cavity and need about 4…
Floating Bathroom Vanity Guide: Mounting Height, Wall Blocking, Weight Support and Sizes
Quick answer: a floating bathroom vanity mounts to the wall instead of standing on the floor. Anchor it into wall studs or solid wood blocking, never…
Powder Room Guide: Size, Layout, Clearances (15 and 21 Inches), Ideas and Door Choices
Quick answer: a powder room, or half bath, has a toilet and a sink but no shower or tub. It at about 15 to 20 square…
LED Mirror Guide: IP44 Rating, 4000K Light, CRI 90+, Anti-Fog Pads, Dimming and Size
Quick answer: a good LED bathroom mirror has a water-protection rating of at least IP44, a neutral 4000K light for grooming, a color rendering index (CRI)…
