The bathroom must be pleasing to the eye, clean and tidy so that it does not become a nest of disease. Everyone agrees with that. Also, not only in luxury residences or homes of middle-up income people, these general standards must also be a benchmark for building a simple home bathroom.
However, building a simple bathroom should not be arbitrary. At least, there are some important things to note. In this article, architect Raul Renanda will give tips to GB Sanitaryware friends who want to build or renovate a bathroom for a simple house.
According to Raul, the bathroom area of a simple house doesn't really need to be grandiose. He suggests that the approach to building a simple home bathroom is enough to focus on the functional side. In other words, a simple home bathroom that is important is comfortable for bathing and defecating. If it has been fulfilled, then the function of the bathroom in a simple house is enough.
Indeed, not a few people who want to carry the concept of a luxurious bathroom for a simple house. This tendency is not entirely wrong. However, if forced, the element of luxury can be a problem in the future.
Especially if the element used is not a quality well-known brand product. "That's why I really don't recommend (a luxurious bathroom for a simple house, Red)," said Raul when talking to Brilli.
However, the bathroom is not the same as the living room, family room and bedroom. Where, the physical elements in these spaces can be replaced at any time. Like tables and chairs, for example, residents of the house can replace them at any time. However, it's a different story with the bathroom. "Rarely who want to mutually (physical elements) bathroom," he said.
The physical elements of the bathroom include walls and floors, closets, sinks and showers. To replace the infrastructure, of course, requires more effort. For example, dismantling the toilet and sink. Not infrequently homeowners have to call a handyman to help speed up the disassembly process.
Raul revealed that building a bathroom for a simple house does not need to be emotional. As long as the functional elements are fulfilled, the bathroom in a simple house is more than enough. "No need to be emotional to make a bathroom in a simple house," said the architect of Atelier 6 Jakarta.
It's a different story if you build a simple bathroom for urban areas. Raul does not suggest any additional elements of open air circulation. Where air can freely enter and exit. According to him, it can make the bathroom unhealthy. “Because the air (from outside) is dirty and carries dust. Animals can also enter," he said.
The architect who graduated from Parahyangan Catholic University suggested using an exhaust fan to neutralize unpleasant odors in the closed concept bathroom. Raul has also applied this method in several simple home projects. "And it worked (to neutralize the unpleasant smell of the bathroom, ed)," he concluded.
