option would be to install a full-length mirror
on a bathroom wall or door. Medicine cabinets
should be mounted so that the top shelf is not
over 50-1/2″ from the floor; lower if mounted
over a counter or sink.
Sink cabinets or vanities are popular and
provide much-needed countertop and storage
space. Lavatories can be circular or rectangular
shape as well as other shapes. A typical base
unit is shown in Figure 7-24. Twin lavatories
are desirable when more than one person must
share the bathroom. Wall-mounted and pedestal
models are once again becoming popular,
Figure 7-25. They usually provide sufficient
knee space for wheelchair users. A variety of
vanity base units is shown in Figure 7-26.
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Figure 7-23. A lavatory should have a mirror above it. Avoid placing a lavatory or water closet under a window.
(Photo courtesy of Kohler Co.)
Figure 7-24. This lavatory-vanity combination illustrates
how beauty and function enhance a bathroom.