Bathroom Design Checklist

General

• What do you like most about your current bathroom?
• What do you dislike most about your current bathroom?
• Are there currently enough bathrooms in the house for your family as it expands?  For children, teens or live-in relatives?

Use

• The bathroom will be a (master bath, child’s bath, guest bath, powder room).
• Who will be the primary users of the bathroom (adults, children, guests)?
• How many people will be using it? At one time? 

Comfort

• What features would make the bath more comfortable?
• Are there enough sinks and counter space available?
• If multiple family members will share the bathroom, are separate, private bathing and vanity areas required? 
• For master suites, is there a need for separate his-and-hers dressing areas?
• Do you prefer to take showers or baths? If you like baths, would you prefer a tub and shower combination unit or separate facilities?
• Would you like to install a whirlpool or steam shower?

Storage

• What type of storage will you need in the new bathroom?  Will you need storage for cleaning agents, toiletries, linens, first aid items, hair appliances or medications?
• Do you prefer closet storage over vanity storage? 
• Do you want a medicine cabinet in the vanity area?
• Do you desire a bathroom linen closet? Will you be storing bedding items such as pillows, comforters or large quilts/blankets in this linen closet?

Other Considerations

• Do you need additional lighting over a shower or bath? Around the vanity?
• If there is a window, is it ideally situated for ventilation? Privacy?  
• What type of tile and countertop surfaces do you want to use?