The 4 A's of Washroom Design

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First impressions count, as any business professional or service provider will tell you. That doesn't just apply to personal interaction - it's true for your washrooms too. Planning a renovation? Make sure your facilities make the grade by paying attention to these four A's. A more welcoming residential feel is becoming increasingly popular in washroom renovations, especially in facilities designed for a wide variety of ages and ability levels such as a retail development, says Jason Renner, senior product manager for the commercial plumbing group at Bradley Corporation, a manufacturer of commercial plumbing fixtures and washroom accessories. "Now you'll see warmer tones in the tile and some of the lighting," Renner observes. "The partitions are sometimes tied to the handwashing fixtures from a color scheme standpoint vs. the restrooms of yesteryear that had white or blue tile and looked more institutional and sterile." Restrooms focusing mainly on one type of audience, such as a school where preschool or kindergarten areas have their own dedicated washrooms, can have a design targeted closer to their narrow demographic, says Johnny Comoara, owner of Philadelphia-based Johnny C Construction, a firm specializing in commercial and residential building and remodeling.