Bathrooms are notoriously difficult places to plan. These small rooms are home to a myriad of fixtures and features, so designing a layout where everything fits in neatly while still allowing for natural flow around the room is no mean feat. Once your tub, shower, vanity, and toilet are all in situ, space is at a premium — and a high one at that.
The trick is to avoid falling victim to common bathroom layout mistakes, including dated blueprints. The wrong plan won't only make your space feel cumbersome and confined, but it won't be conducive to a contemporary bathroom either. Without thoughtful positioning of your shower, for example, or by opting for a bulky built-in tub, you risk visually aging your space (and not in a good way).
