Bathroom Design Basics

Designer Sara Lynn Brennan shares her secrets for creating serenely beautiful and livable bathrooms.

- By Kelly McMaster

Creating a bathroom that is functional and livable yet has style that is fitting for your home can be elusive. Too precious and perfect, and you’ll find yourself knocking things over, bumping your head or stressing over spills. Too practical and sterile, and it’s an unsatisfying bore. Further compound the problem by trying to please both guys and gals in your home, and you may throw your hands up in defeat.

BRING IN A PRO

Designer Sara Brennan of Sara Lynn Brennan Interiors confronts this dilemma routinely in her design work. Many of her clients express a preference for a space with a timeless color palette and true functionality but that offers character and comfort.

Sara begins each project with a brain-storming session with her clients to discuss priorities, preferences and budget. “Creating timeless and livable spaces is a priority for me” says Sara.