Bathroom 2 May 2023

Top 10 Tips for Choosing a Bathroom Remodel

If you’re considering a bathroom refurbishment, there are many factors to take into account. Here are our top 10 tips to help you choose the perfect bathroom refurbishment for your home.

Set a Budget

Before you start any bathroom refurbishment, it’s important to set a budget. Knowing how much you can spend will help you make informed decisions throughout the refurbishment process.

Plan for the Future

Consider your long-term needs when choosing a bathroom refurbishment. Think about your lifestyle and how your needs may change in the future.

Consider Functionality

A bathroom refurbishment should not only look beautiful but also be functional. Consider how you will use the space and make design choices that will enhance its functionality.

Think About Style

Choose a style that complements your home’s overall aesthetic. Whether you prefer a modern, sleek look or a more traditional, cosy vibe, there are many options to choose from.

Choose Durable Materials

Bathrooms are high-traffic areas, so it’s important to choose durable materials that can withstand daily use. Opt for materials that are easy to clean and maintain.

Don’t Skimp on Lighting

Lighting is crucial in any bathroom refurbishment. Consider adding layers of light, including task lighting around the vanity and shower, as well as ambient lighting to create a relaxing atmosphere.

Add Storage

A well-designed bathroom should include ample storage space. Consider built-in storage options or freestanding furniture pieces to keep your bathroom organised and clutter-free.

Hire a Professional

A bathroom refurbishment is a major undertaking, and it’s best to work with a professional to ensure it’s done right. Look for a reputable contractor with experience in bathroom remodels.

Take Safety into Account

Bathrooms can be hazardous areas, so it’s important to take safety into account when choosing a bathroom refurbishment. Consider features like slip-resistant flooring, grab bars, and adequate lighting to prevent accidents.

Don’t Forget the Details

Small details can make a big impact in a bathroom refurbishment. Don’t overlook features like hardware, taps, and fixtures. These details can enhance the overall look and feel of your bathroom.

The Practical Constraints Worth Checking First

Before you fall in love with a design, three things in the house itself will shape what is possible.

Water pressure and flow. This decides what kind of shower you can actually have. A large rain head fed by a gravity system with a loft tank will disappoint you. Establish this before choosing fittings, not after they arrive.

Where the soil pipe is. Moving a toilet any distance is the single most expensive change you can make to a bathroom layout, because the waste needs a consistent fall to reach the stack. Basins and baths are far more forgiving. If the budget is tight, keeping the toilet where it is frees up money for everything else.

The floor. Level-access showers and wet rooms need somewhere for the waste to run, which on a ground floor concrete slab can mean building the floor up.

Budget for the Bits Nobody Photographs

The costs that surprise people are never the tiles. They are the tanking behind the shower, the electrics, the extractor fan, making good the plaster, and the flooring. A bathroom where the money all went on visible finishes and none on waterproofing is one we will be back to see in a few years.

Allow for the Room Being Out of Use

A full refit takes longer than people expect, and there is a stretch in the middle where the room is unusable. If it is your only bathroom, plan for that honestly before work starts rather than discovering it on day three.

How We Price It

Bathroom work is quoted free of charge, in writing, at a fixed price once we have seen the room — never by the hour. Materials are agreed with you before we fit or order anything, and our workmanship carries a 12-month guarantee on installations (90 days on repairs).

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By following these tips, you can plan a bathroom refurbishment that meets your needs and enhances your home’s value.