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Remodeling your bathroom is no easy task. You should have a working knowledge of the challenges you’ll face and what you can expect. The difference between a nightmare task that takes forever and a remodeling project that runs like a dream is how you design the process from start to finish.
This guide is going to give you ten essential design tips that you need to know before remodeling your bathroom.
1. Know the Cost
Begin by finding out what your project is going to cost you. This will help you put things into perspective so you can design your perfect bathroom accordingly. Size really does matter with bathrooms, so you are going to have to measure your bathroom and call in a professional who can give you an estimate.
Consider whether you are going to carry out some of the work yourself or whether you are going to hand the whole thing over to a professional.
2. The Toilet Position
When you enter the bathroom, the first thing you shouldn’t see is the toilet. This is the ultimate tip for making the bathroom the place to be. You shouldn’t come across a stinky toilet. But this also has a more practical reasoning behind it.
Sometimes the bathroom door gets left open. If someone has gone for a number two, the smell is going to invade the rest of the house. Moreover, it’s simply less aesthetically pleasing to immediately come across a toilet.
3. Leave the Vintage Behind
It’s amazing how many people decide to make a new bathroom from scratch and yet they want to change everything. In older houses where tiles have multiple layers of concrete, your costs can rocket. You may want to consider leaving some of the vintage aspects behind. Companies like Bella Bathrooms say that many vintage finishes are a great addition to have, so there’s nothing wrong with this.
4. Have a Lighting Scheme
A well-lit space can make a room seem bigger and less claustrophobic. Spend some time thinking about the lighting. You can even incorporate multiple layers of lighting, whether this is to create a specific ambience or simply to make sure you have the right look.
5. Understand Bathroom Dimensions
You should know how much space you have to work with and how much space each facility will take up. There’s nothing worse than settling on a bathtub only to discover that it doesn’t fit within your bathroom’s dimensions.
You should always be aware of how much space you have.
6. Planning the Height of the Sink
Believe it or not, this is a big issue. Most countertops are between 32 and 34 inches from the floor. But you have to think about how your sink will impact your countertops. An overly large or overly small sink can ruin the layout of your bathroom.
And there are practical implications. A sink above the counter needs to change the height of your countertop so you can easily use the sink.
7. Think about a Corner Sink
If you have potential traffic problems on the horizon but you have the space, you may want to consider investing in a corner sink. A corner sink has the power to free up some much needed space.
8. Reduce the Size of the Tub
The biggest facility in your bathroom is likely going to be the tub. In a small bathroom, a tub may not be practical, but you can always invest in a tiny tub. Many companies are coming up with smaller models to accommodate small bathrooms. Don’t think you can’t enjoy a nice, long soak just because your bathroom happens to be small.
9. What about the Vanity?
Vanities do more than simply make your bathroom look good. It can have a big impact on the aesthetics of the place if you get it wrong. If it’s too small, you’ll have less countertop space and storage. Pick the wrong material and you’ve just added to how much regular maintenance you’ll have to carry out or how much you’ll leave on the table if you later go the route of selling your home.
10. Splurge…Sometimes
Finally, feel free to splurge on a few high-end materials and items. Designers make rooms look like a million bucks just because they only spend in the right places. The right finish can be an investment that transforms your whole bathroom.
So how will you design your new bathroom today?