If you're planning to remodel your bathroom, designing a special place for small trees and flowers can transform this relaxing haven into a botanical setting.
According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), there are a number of display methods that can be used when incorporating plants into your bathroom remodeling project.
For instance, a free-standing display or bookcase type cabinet with glass shelves can be included against an unused wall. You may also consider installing poles across a portion of the ceiling for hanging plants, or employing wall braces. Vertical poles with brackets can be effective in a corner.
A plant shelf or greenhouse window can be included in a tub area if the space allows. If your tub will also be used for a shower, plan to install a second curtain or sliding door system. This will enable the plant area to be closed off when the shower is in use and will keep steam and flowing water from hitting the plants, which could damage leaves and scatter dirt.
Adding a skylight in your bathroom can add dramatic accent to the space, and can provide extra natural light for your plants. Remember to turn the plants regularly to give them light on all sides. Interchanging potted bathroom plants with others in sunnier locations throughout the house is also a wise recommendation.
The bathroom can be the perfect place for plants. Foliage plants in particular will do much better than flowering plants, since they do not require as much direct sunlight nor a carefully controlled moisture and temperature environment.
Professional bathroom designers with NKBA can convert your simple bathroom plan into a luxurious garden paradise.
Reprinted with permisson by the National Kitchen and Bath Association
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