**Bathroom Variations and Terminology:**
– Full bathroom includes a bath or shower, toilet, and sink.
– En suite bathroom is attached to a bedroom.
– Family bathroom is not attached to a bedroom.
– Jack and Jill bathroom is shared by occupants of two separate bedrooms.
– Wetroom is a waterproof room equipped with a shower.
**Bathroom Design Considerations:**
– Towels are hung on towel bars or rings.
– Some bathrooms have cabinets for personal hygiene products.
– Bidets may be placed next to a toilet.
– Plumbing design must consider hot and cold water usage.
– Electricity in bathrooms requires permanent fixtures for safety.
**Towels in Bathrooms:**
– Towel bars or rings are common in bathrooms.
– Towels are used for drying after washing.
– Towels are usually made of absorbent fabric.
– Towels should be washed regularly for hygiene.
– Towels can be decorative elements in bathroom design.
**Bathroom Furniture and Storage:**
– Bathrooms may contain cabinets for storage.
– Drawers or shelves are used for storing towels.
– Some bathrooms have column-shaped storage units.
– Furniture in bathrooms is designed for personal hygiene items.
– Bathroom furniture should be water-resistant.
**History and Evolution of Bathrooms:**
– Ancient Baths: Roman baths were a public institution valued by wealthy families.
– The earliest bathtub dates back to 1700 B.C in Crete.
– Decline of Public Baths: Public baths declined in the West from the 16th to 18th centuries.
– Urbanization in Britain led to the creation of more baths and washhouses.
– Bathrooms are seen as both private and connected to the outside world.
