The time has come to create the bathroom space you’ve been dreaming of! Where do you start?
Your bathroom/shower room should be a place of serenity and relaxation. The renovation process should get the same care and attention to get it right for yourself, your family and even your visitors. It is the first room you visit daily and the last place you go before bedtime. This is the one room visitors are guaranteed to see, so make it a beautiful space for yourself and them.
Here are five questions to we recommend you ask yourself before tackling your renovation.
Why do I want a bathroom remodel?
Do you want a change or does the space need a full renovation? Simple fixes can be enough to make a difference aesthetically and result in a successful bathroom remodel. Try freshening the grouting around the tiles, making more natural light with floor to ceiling mirrors, add storage space or vanity units. You could even go a step further and add a modern walk-in shower with some new on trend tile options to completely transform the space.
Or is your bathroom at the point where you need a complete renovation? This means the time has come to take the plunge and go all out with your options, this is your chance to install the underfloor heating you’ve been contemplating a few years and brand new sanitaryware.
Who will be using it?
Consider how frequently the room is used, and the requirements needed for your family now and in future. Space may be an issue and you decide to remove the bath and chose a large walk-in shower for example, are you going to regret those long soaks in the tub down the line. Accessibility is important to consider because you want your renovation to stand the times and meet all requirements as you grow older. Aesthetically things can always be added or removed but ensuring your fixtures and fittings are accessible now will help down the line. On this point, do you want to consider nonslip flooring for increased future safety?
How much will the bathroom renovation cost?
This will always depend on the extent of remodelling involved, the size of the room you are renovating and how high-quality fittings you would like. Here is where a good consultation with a design team and research will aid your renovation. You can get an idea of costs of fixtures and fittings such as the new shower and floor tiles in advance with a few online searches. It is also advised you visit showrooms for those shots of inspiration, and you can then prioritise your list of essentials and desirables. It is also key for you to remember there is other work that may come into the costs such as plumbing. It is advisable for a professional to visit your home to see the job firsthand and fully assess the amount of work that needs to be done. Neither you nor a plumber wants any nasty surprises down the line because a crucial part of the job such as access to underfloor pipes wasn’t considered at the initial quoting stage.
How long will the project take?
This is a key point to question if it is your only bath or shower room in your home. You would need to plan and put measures in place and be prepared to be without facilities for 2 weeks or possibly more. Please discuss the time frame with your bathroom company in advance and make sure everyone in the home are aware of what and will not be able to happen during each stage of the project.
What layout do I want?
We have great ideas for a project and sometimes only for those ideas not to be possible due to positioning of drainage or pipe placements. Many projects may work and be plain sailing, however others may not, mainly in older UK homes. Any layout changes could be adding extra costs to your project.This is an exciting time, and you’ll surely be delighted once your project is complete. However, keep in mind that such projects can be significant undertakings and deceptively tricky. Careful planning from the beginning will help avoid costly mistakes.
