Step 3: Ventilation is non-negotiable (and it should be quiet)
If you only remember one technical point from this article, make it this:
A beautiful bathroom without proper ventilation is a future mold and maintenance problem.A smart ventilation plan includes:
- an appropriately sized exhaust fan (not just “whatever was there before”)
- a duct path that actually vents outside (not into an attic)
- placement that pulls steam from the shower area
- a timer switch so the fan runs long enough after showers
Quiet fans matter in primary suites. Luxury is also silence.