Bathrooms do not always have enough space for storage.

There are ways to increase the storage space without making the room look cluttered or unattractive. Many different types of bathroom furniture can add to the bathroom appearance and even enhance it while adding the needed space.

Depending on the décor of the bathroom, the budget for the bathroom, and available space, there are many options for selecting furniture for the bathroom.

There are different types of furniture for the bathroom. Some examples are wall-mounted cabinets, floor cabinets, stands behind the toilet, and shelving on the walls.

Some of the furniture requires assembly.

The cabinets are usually assembled and ready for installation as are the floor cabinets and shelves. The stands usually need minimum assembly with a screwdriver. The ease of adding furniture to the bathroom is simple for many people.

That is what makes it so appealing.

Bathroom furniture adds additional storage space for the smaller rooms that have inadequate space. It also can add to the style of the room and create a new look too. The use of the furniture is completely up to the individuals and their needs as to how the furniture is used.

Furniture is available in wood, plastic, and metal. These options of different materials can be exactly a match to the current décor so adding the furniture will not create an unpleasant sight for the room. They also come in different finishes.

The wood has different colors of wood grain. The plastic has different colors, and some are available that can be painted to create a more custom addition. The metal items have different finishes such as brass, chrome, and white.

With the different styles, materials, and finishes, all the furniture can be added with confidence of fitting into the current design in the bathroom.

All the furniture has different added features that anyone can make good use of, which is one of the many reasons people decide to add the furniture.

For the person that decides to add furniture but does not like the store ready furniture, they have the options of having cabinetmaker design custom furniture for the bathroom. This costs more money yet it is a sure way to get exactly the furniture desired for the room. The specialized furniture will be unique to the customer and the bathroom. Depending on the maker of the furniture, the individuals will have a warranty for the replacement of the furniture. The warranty covers the furniture breaking, falling apart, and other important issues bathroom furniture may have due to the humidity of the bathroom. If having custom furniture made, ask about the type of warranty provided. Make sure the warranty will cover damage from humidity.

In order to get a professional looking job with bathroom floor tiling, it is best to remove the toilet instead of tiling around it.

Tiling around the toilet is perfectly acceptable if all the cuts are done correctly and you do not end up with too many small pieces. It is best to just remove the toilet with a few hand tools. First shut off the water supply and flush the toilet a few times to drain as much water as possible.

When the water is drained, put a towel into the tank to absorb the remaining water and disconnect the hose going into the bottom of the tank. Then using a flat head screwdriver, pry up the caps at the base covering the mounting bolts. With a wrench or pair of pliers, undo the bolts, one on each side, and carefully remove the toilet and place in a different room.

Floor preparation is next.

In order to get a lasting floor, the base needs to be stable and if possible adding a layer of concrete board will ensure tiles do not flex and possibly crack. If this is not possible the existing floor needs to be removed and the sub-floor should be screwed off every 6 – 8 inches. When the floor is solid, then next step would be to pre-layout the tile by finding the center of the room and laying tile to all four walls.

By doing this ahead of time, it may be necessary to adjust the tile to end up with the smallest pieces at the wall or doorway.

When laying out the tile after a dry fit, there should be no surprises with a hand tile cutter for straight cuts, and tile nippers for around any pipes from baseboard heat or other plumbing. Following the tile manufacturing specifications for mortar mix and tile notch, follow the dry fit placement starting in one quarter and working your way out the door. Remember to work so you end up out the doorway.

After the mortar set, the tile needs to be grouted. (Hint: Darker grout for a bathroom floor will look newer for a long period of time as to a white/lighter color.) When grouting the floor, hold the rubber float at a 45 degree angle and force the grout deep in between the tiles going diagonal to the tile as well, back and forth to make sure the entire gap is full. With most of the grout scrapped off, use a damp sponge and wipe off the extra going slowly and carefully as to not pull the grout back out of the gaps.

After an hour or so, a haze will form and need to be buffed off with a soft cloth before it dries too much.

After the grout has fully dried, it would be best to now seal the grout with a sealer found at any hardware store. It is best to do it while the room is still new and clear of debris. Also, if the toilet was removed, an adapter maybe needed to remount the toilet as the flooring now is higher then the flange mounted on the floor.

With a new wax mounting ring and a small bead of caulking around the base of the toilet, reinstall the toilet and tighten the two flange mounting bolts and cover the bolts with the decorative caps. Re-attach the water supply being careful not to crack the plastic nut and turn water on looking for leaks. Then, stand back and enjoy your new bathroom floor.