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It might seem like an indulgence, but having a beautiful and calming space for a long soak or hot shower can really improve your mood and overall sense of wellbeing. Bathrooms have long ceased to be a functional place and are now thoughtfully designed to both meet our needs and showcase our sense of style.
With so many designs to choose from, it can be hard to know where to begin when it comes to remodelling your bathroom. Here are a few tips to help you get started.
It’s always best to start with asking exactly what you want from the bathroom. A family bathroom will prioritise space, so it might be worth looking into ways to extend a smaller bathroom by taking out a cupboard or even knocking through into some bedroom or hallway space.
A master en-suite gives you scope for luxury with a power shower or roll top bath, depending on the size and whether you prefer a long soothing soak in the tub or a refreshing shower. If you want to future proof your home, or if the bathroom will be used by people with restricted mobility, then a wet room with fully waterproof floors and walls may be worth considering.
A lot of the time, the existing layout may have to stay in place, unless you are prepared to have extensive plumbing and electrical work carried out. In some cases, this might be worth the effort and expense if the layout just doesn’t work very well. Larger bathrooms obviously offer more scope for change than smaller ones.
Draw up your ideas on paper, or even make mock up cardboard models of each unit to give you an idea of what they will look like when installed. Before you get to the stage of ordering fixtures and fittings, it’s important to measure up carefully, taking into account the clearance for opening doors, cupboards, windows, and so on and accessing each unit safely.
Bathrooms now have a lot of optional extra features that are nice to have, although not strictly essential. For example, heated flooring is a popular choice, because it helps to keep the room warm and dry for less cost than a standard radiator. Heated towel rails are also very useful to dry towels quickly, reducing the potential for damp and mould in the room.
Some built in storage space under the washbasin or mounted on the wall helps to keep the surfaces clutter free. While none of these things are absolutely necessary, they will increase your enjoyment of the space, and will potentially add to the resale value of the house.
Last but certainly least, you need to choose a colour scheme and materials for the walls, flooring, and units. Neutral colours are still a very popular choice for bathrooms, although in recent years there has also been a trend towards bolder colours such as inky blue and green.
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