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The public bath played a very
important social role in Ancient Rome. Women weren't permitted
to use these public baths. It was a place were men often met
in the afternoon. The public bath served more that a place to
clean. It was a place to socialize and conduct business. You
could say the Roman bath was also a place to network. The Roman
bath provide hot and cold water baths and would often have a
gymnasium and or sauna.
Now, we take our baths in private.
Most of use like the quiet time. In the privacy, we can relax
and unwind from the days adventures.
The modern bath usually has a
sink, a toilet, and a tub with a shower. Sometimes, the even
bigger bathrooms have a steam room or a sauna attached to it.
It doesn't take much to make
your bathroom into your own private spa. Why not add more fluffy
pillows and towels? Decorate your bath with flowers and candles.
It's your bathroom, why not dress it up?
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Maybe your bath needs a little
bit more done to it than adding a few flowers.
Before you start gutting your
current bath, you need to consider two things, the size of the
room and your budget. Go out and price various fixtures and accessories.
In order to remodel a bath, it
takes considerable planning. You first need to know what's being
installed. Does your new tub have a heater or jets? Those require
extra plumbing and installation. |
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Choose your fixtures and materials
to accommodate the use of both hot and cold water and where that
water will splash. Other things to consider is the cleaning and
maintenance of those fixtures and materials.
Remember with all that water
comes moisture. Improper ventilation promotes mildew and mold
growth on those moist surfaces. Use an exhaust fan built for
your bath square footage.
Keep your lifestyle and preferences
in mind with your bath remodeling project. Do you enjoy soaking
in the tub? Don't be afraid to lay in the showroom tub before
purchasing. They even manufacture whirlpool tubs the same size
as a standard tub. If you're a shower person, why not eliminate
the tub from your bath and splurge on a shower with multiple
body spray units.
Like always, with a new bath
comes new hazards. Make sure you maintain proper safety measure.
Your bath or shower sprays water on various surfaces. Keep electrical
outlets away from water and make sure you have the necessary
non-slip mats.
Your bathroom is your oasis away
from the world. Let it cater to your needs, alone. |
