Bathrooms are perhaps the smallest rooms in your house, but they have an enormous amount of design onus. A well-designed bathroom can increase the value of your home, enhance your daily life, and even brighten your mood. But one misstep can make the room uncomfortable, inconvenient, or costly to repair. Whether you're remodeling or starting from scratch, here are 7 things not to do with bathrooms for home—and what to do instead.

1. Don't Sacrifice Function for Style
It's tempting to fall for the latest vanities, vessel sinks, and open showers, but if they don't function for your life, they'll be a source of daily frustration.

Instead: Always prioritize function first. Ensure the layout works, lighting is functional, and there's adequate storage. Stylish elements should enhance your needs—not undermine them.

2. Don't Overlook Ventilation
Poor ventilation is one of the largest bathroom blunders. Without it, moisture accumulates, causing mold, mildew, and paint, grout, and fixture damage.

Instead: Install a high-quality exhaust fan with a humidity sensor or timer. If feasible, include a window or skylight for natural light and airflow.

3. Don't Choose the Wrong Materials
Bathrooms are moisture-rich areas, so not every material will last long. Wood flooring, poor-quality paint, and porous tiles warp, stain, or break down quickly.

Instead: Opt for water-resistant and low-maintenance materials such as porcelain tile, quartz countertops, and mildew-resistant paint.

4. Don't Be Cheap When It Comes to Storage
Lots of people opt for minimalist style and forget where everything will go. Without good storage, your gorgeous bathroom will become a messy disaster in no time.

Instead: Provide for generous storage—floating shelves, recessed niches, under-sink drawers, and wall cabinets are all fantastic space-saving options.

5. Don't Go Too Trendy
It's tempting to try every bathroom trend you see on the internet, but trends pass. A design that looks great today may look dated in just a couple years.

Instead: Make master pieces such as tiles, fixtures, and flooring ageless. Introduce trends in terms of accents—mirror, hardware, wall color, or add-ons.

6. Don't Neglect Lighting
Dim lighting can make your bathroom appear gloomy, chilly, or even less than flattering. Having only one overhead light is a large error.

Instead: Layer lighting. Mix ambient (ceiling), task (vanity), and accent lighting. Use warm LED bulbs for a gentle, welcoming glow.

7. Don't DIY Beyond Your Skill Level
It may be tempting to handle plumbing or electrical work yourself, just to save money—but bathroom errors can be expensive and perilous.

Instead: Know your limits. DIY cosmetic improvements like painting or installing shelves are fine, but reserve significant plumbing and electrical work to licensed experts.

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