The primary ensuite is different from every other bathroom in your home. It’s used daily by the two people who probably care most about how well it functions. It’s where you start and end your day. Done well, it feels like a private retreat. Done poorly, its shortcomings are a daily frustration. Here’s how to prioritize when you’re planning yours.
In most primary ensuites, the shower deserves the largest portion of the product budget. A well-done shower — with quality glass, good waterproofing, a proper rain head and hand shower, and good lighting — provides daily satisfaction that a slightly better vanity simply can’t match. Don’t compromise on the shower.
If the space allows, a double vanity with two sinks dramatically improves the morning experience in a shared bathroom. The vanity doesn’t need to be enormous — 60 inches can work — but having separate basins eliminates one of the most common sources of bathroom congestion.
Heated bathroom floors are almost universally loved by the people who have them. They’re far less expensive to install during a renovation than as a retrofit, because the tile is already coming up. If you’re tiling the floor, the cost of adding heated floor cables is modest.
An ensuite works best when there’s a place for everything and everything is accessible. Think about where toiletries, towels, hair tools, and other essentials will live. A linen tower, in-shower niches, and a vanity with thoughtful interior storage all contribute to a bathroom that functions as calmly as it looks.
Bring your ensuite plans to our Waterloo showroom. We’ll help you make the most of your space and budget. Visit us at 1-90 Frobisher Drive or call 519-886-3240.
