In today’s video I talk about bathroom design and how you can create a serene spa-like experience for a reasonable price. Keeping the design simple and uncluttered is key, and choosing an open and inviting colour palette carries that sense of calm throughout the space.

I spend a lot of time in my design, talking about my own custom bathroom design decisions and why they were made. I go into detail on layout and minimum clearances you should be aware of, I talk about shower design and how open showers are not ideal in our Canadian weather, and I spend time talking about vanities, medicine cabinets, toilets, heated flooring, and more. I even explain how I saved almost $1000 on my shower doors by adapting my design to fit the different sized doors I bought at auction.

If you’re new here, welcome! This channel will be changing rapidly over the next year as I transition from a documentary travel series to a design vlog, then again to a DYI renovation series once the house is built. I have several years of videos planned out, so hit that subscribe button today.

Over the next several months, I’ll share my design inspiration – modern, clean, minimal – and show the evolution of the house design. I’ll talk about inspirational kitchen design and how to get the most out of your budget. I’ll share tips on how to design your bathroom to feel like an upscale spa, and how to balance minimalism with creative elements. I’ll even go into the technical details of designing electrical plans and how to select mechanical equipment for efficient solar use. I’m especially excited to talk about how my autism and sensory processing disorder is influencing the design and how we can all design better flowing homes.

There’s so much more to come. Let me know in the comments if there are any specific topics you’d like me to cover. Building community is important to me, so please comment often!
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My builder:
Another Boreal Home by Smart Homes Ottawa Inc.
http://smarthomesottawainc.net – 613-493-0115
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00:00 – Intro
00:40 – What is the Reboot Experiment
01:42 – Bathroom sizing and clearances
04:47 – Layout and flow – storytelling
05:57 – Colour, visual interest and focal points
08:00 – Shower design – mistakes to avoid
11:20 – Shower doors – how to save money
12:32 – Bathtub design
14:21 – Heated flooring, vanities, and LED medicine cabinets
16:23 – Ending, please subscribe

#housedesign #bathroomdesign #shower #architecture #construction #customhouse

Andy

After losing his job 2 years ago, Andy and his wife MC decided to reboot their lives. They sold their house and belongings, packed up the Tesla, and hit the road on a year long journey across North America. Now back in the Ottawa area, join Andy on his inspiring journey to build a sensory-friendly home on a shoestring budget in the charming town of Smiths Falls, Ontario.

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Andy

After losing his job 2 years ago, Andy and his wife MC decided to reboot their lives. They sold their house and belongings, packed up the Tesla, and hit the road on a year long journey across North America. Now back in the Ottawa area, join Andy on his inspiring journey to build a sensory-friendly home on a shoestring budget in the charming town of Smiths Falls, Ontario.