Re-designing your bathroom?

Re-designing your bathroom?

When you are deciding how you want your to look, the first thing you need to work out is the layout. Treat your , , as boxes on a flat piece of paper. There are many ways they can go, but only a couple of ways they can be fitted to maximise space. I know its crude but remember to leave enough leg room for your toilet if you can. When measuring certain units remember that the furthest the unit stretches to, this is your edge, Baths can have cambered panels. I know it sounds obvious but 9 times out of ten, a problem with lay out is dew to measuring, so do it twice and do it right. Baths can come in all shapes and sizes so remember get the one that suits you to maximise space and not comprimise on function.

When it comes to layout it is more economical to stick to service points and water pipes that area l ready there. If you are starting from scratch, go for the roomiest option. Ask your plumber what is possible, generally there is leeway to some extent. There are ways to maximise spaciousness within your bathroom if you have limited room:

• Use pale subtle colours
• Mirrors bring depth to a room
• One large mirror can trick the consciousness into thinking the room is twice the size.
• By positioning a large mirror opposite a window can maximise light.
• Light coloured fixtures do not look as prominent as dark coloured fixtures. It is a safe bet to go with white. It will never go out of fashion, looks great when clean. It is easy to match toilets, sinks, baths and showers from separate ranges if you stick with white. Another good feature about white fixtures is that you will always be able to find a replacement that will fit with your décor.
• Don’t neglect the space under your sink! There is a new variety of storage available now that wraps around the stem of your sink.
• Cabinets can be concealed behind your mirror. There are plenty of mirrors out there that double up as a cabinet, they don’t need to be deep, think about how wide your toiletries are.
• An alternative to a radiator would be a heated towel rack, you might as well kill two birds with one stone, and they look more fitting in a bathroom.
• Combine your shower and bath. This can save a lot of space, however, there are many ways of doing this. My advice would be to stay clear of the tap plug-in. These make temperature of water very difficult to gage, making a shower take twice as long.
• There are plenty of ways to add colour to your bathroom, rugs, cabinets, paintings and don’t forget the small things like toothbrush holders and weighing scales.

  Are you fitting your own bath? Its not rocket science so going the DIY rout can save you a lot of money. There are a few tips that can make fitting a bath easier. First and foremost you need to put the taps in before you put the bath in place. Once you have the bath where you want it can be a nightmare to tighten the taps. The next important thing to remember is the level of the bath needs to be spot on, use a sprit level for the sides.