10 Things to Consider During A Bathroom
Remodeling Project
Whether you want to
install a new bathroom or remodel an existing one you will
need some bathroom design ideas. A bathroom must be tailored
to your requirements and every plan will vary depending on
the planner's needs.
1. Seek professional advice before planning a bathroom
remodel. You may need to consider local water regulations,
existing plumbing facilities and the way your house is
constructed.
2. Define the role and requirements of the new bathroom.
Planning a bathroom remodel involves more than the
positioning of basic fixtures such as the bath, basin and
toilet. Make sure your plan allows for plenty of floor for
wall space and for extras such as towel rail, mirror and
storage.
3. Decide if you need to make any changes to existing
services and whether structural work is required. Measure up
and note the position of the existing services, windows and
doors and work out the plan to get the bathroom fixtures
where you want them. You will also need to decide if you
need to move any doors, windows or walls and whether you
need to make changes to the electrical wiring, water and
drains.
4. Draw out the bathroom area on graph paper and work out
how best to divide up the bathroom design ideas for
different purposes or tasks. You may need to consider
whether to use double or sliding doors, archways or
curtains.
5. Ensure that you have enough space to accommodate your
chosen fittings as well as enough room to move them into
position. Think about how much room will be required for
toiletries, storing towels, medicines, etc.
6. Build in utilities such as heating, ventilation and
lighting. These are important to ensure that your bathroom
has enough light and works efficiently.
Bathroom Design Ideas
7. Make provisions for
future plumbing and allow for access to potential trouble
spots such as the shower valve. If possible, fit removable
panels instead of sealing these utilities behind fixed
walls.
8. Find out exactly what sort of fittings you require and
whether they will be suitable for the intended location.
9. Think about your style preferences in terms of the fit
and flow with the rest of the house. There are products to
meet most requirements or designs. Consider the trade off
between price and good quality, and look out for longer
warranties and guarantees.
10. Consider traffic patterns in terms of how many people
will be using the bathroom and how often. Also, if people of
varying ages use the bathroom, you may need to choose
fittings that cater for different age groups in your
household such as a slide shower so you can adjust the
height of the spray.
Taking time to plan ahead can help to translate your
bathroom design ideas into reality and ensure that you end
up with your ideal bathroom.
Copyright © 2005. Bridget Mwape writes for
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