tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381393706912671861.post3525915822079478888..comments2023-10-18T04:26:48.183-04:00Comments on Mark's Journal: Designing the perfect hotel room: the showerMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14054476535275659839noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381393706912671861.post-32411807853074776132009-11-09T18:56:35.506-05:002009-11-09T18:56:35.506-05:00Thanks, Marjorie. I agree on your points but have...Thanks, Marjorie. I agree on your points but have not gotten to the tub. I will do so this week. The tub will require its own entry, as will the sink/counter, and then the room itself will be another post. I want to get it right!Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14054476535275659839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381393706912671861.post-65330192419311278202009-11-09T17:54:52.412-05:002009-11-09T17:54:52.412-05:00I definitely want a deep tub, please, as well as ...I definitely want a deep tub, please, as well as the shower. And the towels need to be white, please. And a really fluffy bathrobe or two.<br /><br />The palces for putting things on/in need to be designed so that small items don't fall through any gaps, and either deep enough or with a lip, so that wet bottles on a wet surface don't slide or fall off. <br /><br />Next to the tub, there needs to be a shelf wide enough to set down your glass of wine, book or magazine and the hand towel from drying your hands in order to pick up the book or magazine.<br /><br />Have you designed any of the rest of the room, yet?Marjoriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234975039675044712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381393706912671861.post-66056896973602922272009-11-09T16:20:11.523-05:002009-11-09T16:20:11.523-05:00Michelle, I prefer a rug or towel that your toes d...Michelle, I prefer a rug or towel that your toes don't sink into, but it should be thick and large and absorbent.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14054476535275659839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381393706912671861.post-4434431341436464042009-11-09T16:18:55.573-05:002009-11-09T16:18:55.573-05:00Ticia, that's a good addition. Thanks.Ticia, that's a good addition. Thanks.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14054476535275659839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381393706912671861.post-58844931385373170972009-11-09T15:57:06.452-05:002009-11-09T15:57:06.452-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14054476535275659839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381393706912671861.post-75699306801824401742009-11-09T13:00:50.776-05:002009-11-09T13:00:50.776-05:00You've obviously put a lot of thought into thi...You've obviously put a lot of thought into this shower. Your dream shower is perfect. The only thing I would add is a "steam shower" option. For anyone who suffers from allergies or asthma, a steam room is more than just a decadent luxury. That said, it would be the first decadent amenity I'd put in my own shower enclosure, if I could afford it.Ticiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839122396493914733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381393706912671861.post-58951062942007053822009-11-08T11:43:59.507-05:002009-11-08T11:43:59.507-05:00MQH, I also agree about drying, which means excell...MQH, I also agree about drying, which means excellent venting. You should, though, be able to turn off that venting. If you're someone from a humid area, as I am, and you want to fill the bathroom with humidity, you should be able to do so. <br /><br />Of course, I haven't yet hit my temperature and humidity controls for the main and bathroom spaces. Those will follow.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14054476535275659839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381393706912671861.post-54415655657635660132009-11-08T11:42:15.147-05:002009-11-08T11:42:15.147-05:00MQH, I completely agree, and I should have said th...MQH, I completely agree, and I should have said that. The bathroom, like the main room, should have many lights and lighting options, most with dimmers, so you can choose whatever intensity you like. (I prefer a bright room.)<br /><br />I also definitely agree that no water should be able to escape the shower.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14054476535275659839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381393706912671861.post-34439579546125988232009-11-08T11:21:58.554-05:002009-11-08T11:21:58.554-05:00Light!!!!
There has to be lots of light INSIDE th...Light!!!!<br /><br />There has to be lots of light INSIDE the shower/tub.<br /><br />When you close the shower door/curtain, you should not be standing in complete dimness.<br />Twilight is not for the shower/tub.<br /><br />For that matter underwater lights in the shower/tub walls and floor would be way cool. (Love your heated tiles/floor!)<br /><br />No leakage would be great too. There should be absolutely no way for water to escape and pool in the room. I don't want to step out and stand in a swamp. <br /><br />Dry!! The room air should not be so moist that a towel doesn't get you dry. (Maybe there could be a separate "drying tube" with blowing warm air as an option - in addition to towels.)<br /><br />In all cases, the designers should design the room, build it, and then TRY IT OUT. They will undoubtedly have to repeat the process until they get it right.MQH,Himselfnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381393706912671861.post-21167606184929222842009-11-08T10:58:32.593-05:002009-11-08T10:58:32.593-05:00Light!!! There has to be lots of wattage shining ...Light!!! There has to be lots of wattage shining IN the shower. Therefore the lighting fixtures need to be INSIDE the shower/tub. I've had contractors tell me that there's the possibility of electrocution. My response is that if they can put in underwater lights in swimming pools etc; they surely can figure out a way to put light on the ceiling. Of course, underwater lights in the shower/tub walls and floor would be way cool also.<br /><br />I really hate it when the room itself has decent light but when you pull the shower door/curtain closed it becomes dim dim dim.<br /><br />It would be great that the design allows ZERO water to escape and make a swamp of the room outside the shower/tub.MQH,Himselfnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381393706912671861.post-32502011756174392982009-11-07T23:50:48.262-05:002009-11-07T23:50:48.262-05:00vampi, I agree about the shower door, though in a ...vampi, I agree about the shower door, though in a bathroom as big as the one I'll describe--bigger than most hotel rooms--that won't be a problem. I also agree about an instruction set on the wall; I should have mentioned that. <br /><br />More on the bathroom electronics when I do the rest of the bathroom.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14054476535275659839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381393706912671861.post-65844567473163929242009-11-07T23:49:24.883-05:002009-11-07T23:49:24.883-05:00Brian, I haven't even gotten started on the re...Brian, I haven't even gotten started on the rest of the bathroom, but I will cover it.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14054476535275659839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381393706912671861.post-48514410040818126222009-11-07T23:48:33.888-05:002009-11-07T23:48:33.888-05:00That bathroom sounds lovely, especially the non-en...That bathroom sounds lovely, especially the non-ending hot water and water pressure hard enough to flatten you against the wall. The only thing I would add is a thick rug so when you step out, you don't risk the chance of slipping on wet tile. Of course, the rug would be deep enough so your toes disappear and it would have to be replaced daily as it wouldn't dry properly, but what luxury. I especially like the multiple showerheads. Is any hotel chain out there listening?Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12600572945417898619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381393706912671861.post-59592312498263758782009-11-07T23:15:14.212-05:002009-11-07T23:15:14.212-05:00i like the idea of a fancy shower.
i would want...i like the idea of a fancy shower. <br /><br />i would want to add, if the shower has a swing door, that the shower door and bathroom door should be situated in a way they do not conflict. also, for a shower with so many unusual elements, a discrete clue as to how to operate the shower would be appreciated.<br /><br />what are your thoughts on tv/radio/telephone in the bathroom? those features always make me giggle.vampihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01243038923733517688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381393706912671861.post-54400343544385960192009-11-07T18:29:03.081-05:002009-11-07T18:29:03.081-05:00I couldn't agree more about the shower. That&...I couldn't agree more about the shower. That's the place where the designers should start. But they should also have a bath tub in the bathroom. So big it seats 2 sitting side by side, with jets. And a TV facing tub (let the designers figure out how to deal with 100% humidity). Have the tub be heated so the tub stays the same temp while you're in it for 2 hours.<br /><br />Oh, and if you're including a bathroom scale, make sure that is off by 3 pounds too light.Brian Derrickhttp://www.facebook.com/bdderricknoreply@blogger.com