The water closet in the upstairs bathroom 
of the newly constructed English cottage-style home that I visited recently is unique, to say the least.
“Expect the unexpected.” A mantra easily applied to this extraordinarily built English cottage.
Did I mention the water closet is unique? Here’s why…
I’ve heard many people refer to a toilet as a “throne”. That term could easily be applied to this water closet and the lavatory in which it was built.
The bathroom is flooded with natural light via the rondel glass window. A rondel glass window such as this is a much better choice than this example for a couple of reasons. It’s architecturally appealing and provides the privacy desired.
A gothic arch entry to a water closet certainly makes your bathroom visit much more interesting than your standard 6 panel door. If you’ve got a bathroom remodel on your calendar and can fit this style of water closet entry into your home, I say go for it. It’s a heck of an idea!
If you find this article interesting, you may want to check out the whole series of posts on this English-cottage style home and all of the beautiful craftsmanship and materials that go into constructing it.
I started as a home-stalker… visiting brand new homes under construction in the neighborhoods near my house. That inspired me to write about home building and home renovation projects — chronicling homes during different phases of construction from a consumer's point-of-view. Basically, the tips you'll find in my articles are a collection of checklists for what I think should (and should not) go into building or remodeling a quality home.
