Dry bathroom increasingly in demand, especially by those living in the housing. Why?
In the past, not many people who do find comfort in the bathroom. This place is only considered as a means to meet the ‘call of nature’ and washed the body. No wonder if they do not like to linger in the bathroom.
Now, the countless people who make the bathroom as a place to refresh your mind as well as physical. In order to get both the benefits earlier, people were willing to remodel her bathroom. You also want to do this? Prior to rebuild the bathroom, you need a moment to recognize again the family lifestyle. Do you include people who likes to clean himself with a splash of water? ”If this is so, wet bathroom suitable for you,”the architect Ghofar Rozak Nazila suggestions.
Most of the people of Indonesia, continued Ghofar, still survive in such a way shower. Especially, those living in rural and urban areas. ”In the cities, only certain groups of people who are accustomed to use the bathroom to dry,”he added. Choice of bath is actually determined by how people’s views about cleanliness. Some people feel themselves not clean if not doused splash of water from the tub. ”In fact, there could not defecate if the only available paper towels in the bathroom,”said Ghofar. Meanwhile, there are also people who felt it was tersegarkan with the flow of water from the shower. They also believe you have managed to get rid of dirt with only a tissue sheet. Elements”habits play a major role in this,”said Ghofar. Net case or not is also related to the type bathroom. Bathrooms dried in the eyes of certain people much cleaner than the bathroom wet. Problem”clean or not clean will depends on the individual perception,”explained Ghofar.
Wet versus dry
Based on the style bath before, you can continue the creative process in designing a bathroom. Dry bathroom more visually pleasing. This type is also bringing extra comfort. ”It’s safer too because users can not easily derailed by a slippery floor wet,”said Ghofar who served as director of the company’s main developer, RELIFE.
In terms of design, the bathroom can be further processed dry. Moreover, the floors do not need to set the slope. Automatic”, can play ceramics according to the choice of themes,”said the architect who developed the Green Residence Juanda and Cimanggis this. In the bathroom dry, wet areas remain. However, splashing water localized in one place. ”There is a shower tray in it which is equipped with a curtain or wall of glass, acrylic, or other mica,”Ghofar decipher.
Other equipment not much different wet bathroom. In it there is the toilet seat, place a tissue, hand towel, soap, sink, and mirror. Everything can be arranged with the slick. ”Do not forget to provide bins to dispose of tissues,”Ghofar suggested.
Meanwhile, those who used to shower with a scoop also can beautify the bathroom with a variety of ways. As with selecting a particular theme. ”You can give accents of natural stone, coral, or the stone temple, depending on the selected design,”said Ghofar. In addition to the bathroom dry and wet, there is also a semi-modern bathroom. In it, the tub can be protected. ”But it takes at least an area of 2×2, 5 meters square to make it happen,”Ghofar comment.
If space is available to be used as bathrooms not so vast, dry bathroom you can consider. Therefore, installation of bath simply takes place. This type of semi-dry”is also the right choice. You do not need a bathtub and shower tray. However, permanent wet areas must be localized,”said Ghofar. For decorating walls, quite a lot of alternatives. Ceramics, wood, and stone can be glimpsed. Meanwhile, the wallpaper may only be installed on the wall is safe from water splashes. Decoration materials menyembulkan”three-dimensional shades can also be applied on the bathroom wall,”said Ghofar.
Trends
Lately, more and more loved skylights. Luminescence of natural light to produce dramatic effects in the bathroom space. In general, skylight suitable for all types of bathrooms. Usually it”skylights shaped single line of light slit width of 20 to 30 cm long, 2 meters,”said Ghofar Currently, dry bath increased demand, especially those living in housing complexes.
Color”gray, black, and white with striking color accents, such as yellow, red, or green in vogue following the rise of minimalist style applications in housing,”said Ghofar. Whatever the choice of the theme, the theme of harmony with the other rooms in the house not be forgotten. Hit-and-colors should be avoided. Want a clearer picture? If the main room is dominated color pink, so the bathroom in it do not fit smeared green. Unity”theme important to note,”call Ghofar.
Security
As a very private room, the bathroom must be built with the advanced elements of security. Moreover, for users of older and very young. ”The corners of the bathroom should not make people hurt when terbenturnya,”Ghofar warned.
The bathroom should also be equipped with coarse-textured floor. That way, users do not easily slip. ”So, the slope of the sewer pipe should also be regulated so as not clogged,”said Ghofar. Another thing to consider is air circulation. As with any other room in the house, bathrooms need to be in contact with the outside air. ”If you can not install windows or grilles wind, provide exhaust fans.”Rei