Furniture Design Ideas

Uneven walls and the absence of square corners may make it difficult to properly install wall fin­ishes, fixtures, and cabinets. This can be a problem in both new and older construction. Walls can become uneven for a number of reasons. Over time, old plaster walls crack, and in an effort to restore them, the surface […]

Many bathroom designs today are incorporating features that hang from the wall, including cabi­nets, sinks, toilets, bars, and doors. In order to ensure that these wall-mounted items are securely attached, additional wall supports may be necessary. Keep in mind that when specifying wall-mounted cabinets, toilets, and sinks, not only does the mounting device need to […]

Many times, remodeling projects call for altering the wall or wall surface. Whenever walls are to be removed or exposed, do not break into them until you know what is behind them. Walls may hide wiring, plumbing, drain lines and vent pipes, and even heating, air conditioning, and air return ducts in some older homes. […]

Whether poorly constructed, weakened by time, or sagging because of a settling foundation, floors can become weak or uneven. Stable and even floors are essential for many bathroom ap­plications, one being the toilet. As someone sits on the toilet, he or she would not want it to wobble or become unstable and having a flat […]

Clients who find it difficult to maneuver over a typical shower threshold or need to wheel into a shower will benefit from the installation of a curbless or no-threshold shower opening. If your cli­ent is considering a no-threshold or curbless shower, there are many special floor construction features that must be considered. With any shower, […]

Whether you are working with new construction or a remodeling project, special structural con­siderations may be necessary for many different installations. Again, your building contractor may be well aware of these issues, but careful planning or a careful examination of the current struc­tural components in the bathroom will be critical when making decisions about design […]

IRC (International Residential Code) plumbing codes regulate the types of materials and structural makeup for components used in the house plumbing system and the methods for installing them. Although some codes may vary by area of the country, one water conservation code that has been mandated nationwide in the United States is the 1.6-gallon (6-liter) […]

Before beginning a bathroom project, you will need to consider the infrastructure of the bathroom space and related areas in the home. In chapter 5, Form 6: Jobsite Inspection is provided to help you carefully examine the structure of the home, particularly the areas where the bathroom project will take place. No matter what type […]

• Multiple types. Once almost devoid of storage, the bathroom now contains multiple types of storage (see Figure 1.31) to handle items for the variety of activities that take place there. • Clothes storage. In larger bathrooms, there is now more clothing storage, both folded and hanging, as part of a dressing area. These dressing […]

Just as the kitchen has evolved into the "hub" of family activities, the bathroom is now taking on a similar role in some homes, with parts of the bathroom space providing a place for family mem­bers to gather, share time together, and communicate about the day’s activities. Compartmentali – zation provides the privacy needed, so […]