Tips to Get A Healthy Bathroom

The bathroom is an important part in the design of a dwelling. Not only accommodate self-cleaning activity, a bathroom is also a private zone for the occupants of the house to indulge and express themselves.

In the arrangement of space (zoning) that follow the traditional pattern, the bathroom is always placed in the area behind the house, often separate from the core house. Its function is thought to be related to things that are dirty, so no proper place in the house.

But the current placement of the bathroom have followed the pattern of western-style arrangement that is in or the front of the house. The pattern of this arrangement is considered more fitting with modern lifestyle serbapraktis.

In countries with humid air Events such as Indonesia, making the bathroom, especially in the bathroom, need to be planning more mature. What should be considered to design a healthy bathroom?

• Size
Adjust the size of the bathroom area and space requirements. If you want to put the sink, cabinet, especially the bathtub, you should have a wide area. If the area is limited bathroom should not be forced to enter all the elements, because the bathroom will feel cramped and uncomfortable.

• Wet or dry
Indonesian people make shower style wet bathroom more selected. The bathroom is still using water container vessel, but some are already using the shower. If you prefer dry bathroom, shower location must be separated and given a partition such as glass or plastic curtain so the floor remains dry.

• Materials
Material selection is important for safety and comfort while bathing. For coating the floor, choose materials that are not smooth and easily cleaned of residual soap or moss.

• Color
Color is a personal choice of home owners, but for the sake of convenience, choose bright colors and light. Do not use dark colors, because it will make the bathroom feel more cramped, stuffy, and too many mosquitoes.

• Natural light
The bathroom is especially the wet nest of germs. Therefore, the bathroom must have adequate lighting, especially natural lighting. If all the bathroom walls are not in direct contact with the outer space area, make a few openings to incorporate natural light. For example, by making transparent the translucent roof light.

• Air Circulation
One of the things important to make healthy bathroom is a smooth air circulation. Circulation is important agarudara in the bathroom is still fresh and not stuffy. Make the vents in the wall, above the door, or opening to the ceiling. You can also install exhaust fans so that the velocity of the air more smoothly