Planning aBathroom Makeover

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Planning a Bathroom Makeover

Apart from having a vital function, the bathroom along with the kitchen should be rooms that really

are statement pieces in your house. It’s important therefore to plan every aspect of each room

carefully. For example, in the bathroom you should concentrate on things from the bathroom suite

itself through to the wall finishes and floor coverings. Always take your time when choosing

bathroom suites to make sure you get the right one to suit your space and family needs.

The Future Value

However when you’re planning a bathroom, you must not only think about your family’s needs but

also what will be attractive to future buyers of the house. Opting for a shower in place of a bath may

put off some people for example so fit in both if you can. Think about how to use the space most

effectively too. If you have a large room double basins are an attractive and practical feature. You can

also look at building in storage space with a vanity unit instead of a normal pedestal basin. This gives

you cupboards or drawers so you have somewhere to keep clean towels, spare toiletries and so on

without the room looking cluttered.

It’s Bigger on the Inside

If your bathroom is small you can use various tricks to make it look bigger. Choosing the suite to

make the best use of the space is vital, look at things like corner baths and basins for example. More

general tips include using mirrors and bright lights along with paler colours for tiles and floor

coverings to give a greater sense of space.

Take your time at the planning stage as it’s easier to identify problems before you start work and it

helps you ensure you buy the right fittings for your needs. Draw out a plan on a piece of paper – or

there are websites that can help you with this – and identify things like waste pipes and radiators so

you know how much space you actually have to work with. The waste system is most important to

get right as pipes must slope down to the soil pipe so you need to take account of this in your

planning. Because bath and shower outlets are generally low down waste pipes may need to run

under the floor or you may need a raised platform in order to get sufficient fall on the pipe. Showers

need careful selection too, make sure you get one that’s compatible with your water supply and

decide if you need a pump to give extra pressure. Remember that Building Regulations apply to

bathrooms so make sure that all of your fittings conform to the right standards.

Of course whatever you do it’s important to ensure you get a professional job. Plumbing and tiling

need professional expertise if they’re to be done well. It pays to get a professional in as a botched job

is likely to prove expensive to put right.

Turn your bathroom into a statement piece, creating a stylish space by installing beautifully

built bathroom suites and make your room feel bigger on the inside. Not sure where to start

then try one of the many online specialists for advice and help.

Author Bio

Jon Smith is a frequent contributor for Asturias Bathrooms and has written many articles

pertaining to all things regarding bathrooms and bathroom suites especially on such subjects as

making the best of your bathroom furniture and vanity units.