Planning your Bathroom

Did you know that there are over fifty decisions to make when planning your bathroom renovation?

Doing this on your own can be time-consuming and quite a learning curve! That's where the services of a professional bathroom renovation company are invaluable. Here are some ideas which will the make the process easier for you:

Consider the look and feel...

The most important consideration is the overall feel and look of your bathroom. It is essential that it complements the rest of your home, so think about your personal style - what you find beautiful - and ensure you include this in your bathroom design

Start with the basics...

We suggest you choose your wall and floor tiles first. This sets the theme, or essence of the design, making the rest of the choices follow in a natural progression.

Functionality...

Equally important to consider is how you will use the bathroom on a daily basis. Functionality and beauty need to combine effortlessly to gain the optimum result.

Here are some things you need to consider, and questions you may ask yourself to start the process of creating a brief for your bathroom renovation:

What style do you like.... modern, classic, retro, country cottage? This is very important when choosing your fixtures and fittings. Remember that you can change the look of your bathroom by changing accessories and linen to give you a fresh look when you want it.
Porcelain, ceramic or stone tiles
Colour of tiles and features if desired
Cabinetry: how many drawers and cupboards do you need? Consider the finish: 2pak, laminate, wood, stainless steel. Of course this will depend on what you have budgeted for this area and can be refined accordingly.
Type of mirror: decorative or more functional? Consider a semi-recessed mirrored cabinet if you need to create more storage.
Style of basin: do you prefer countertop, recessed, underslung?
Shape, style and colour tone of tapware. Remember to keep tapware appropriate to the design you have chosen for the room. A modern feeling will have squarer, sleeker lines, whereas a country style will need a more rounded, decorative tapware. Do you want mixers or sets?
Shower screen: framed, semi-framed or frameless
Size, shape and style of bath: acrylic or pressed metal, depth of bath, position of tapware or mixer.
How many towels do you need to hang? Consider a heated towel ladder, or double towel rails and hooks.
Toilet suites: there are many styles; back to wall is flush with the wall, therefore no spaces left for dust to collect. This is the best option for easy cleaning! Close coupled is more elegant than a standard suite.
Accessories: shelves, hooks, soap holders, toilet brush holders. It's important to consider what you will need to ensure the bathroom is functional and to include them in the planning stage. When you add these later, they often have no firm fixing point and can be annoyingly unstable! Also, ensure they co-ordinate with towel rails, tapware and overall look.