In the
designing of a home, particular attention is paid to spaces like the living
room, kitchen and bedrooms when looking to give your space a breath of new
life. This used to mean that bathrooms were at the bottom of the pile, acting
as a tired reminder of the home before it was renovated. However, the age of
the ugly lime-green bathroom is over and people are finding new and innovative
ways to make these once overlooked spaces into showpieces all of their own.
You might be
considering modernising your bathroom and, luckily, it’s now easier than ever
to carry out renovations. However, you may be stuck wondering where to start.
Indeed, the process is not as simple as swapping out furniture as your fixtures
are connected to important plumbing working behind the scenes. With this in
mind, there are a few things to think about before diving into your next big
project.
Fortunately, we at Aqua Gas know a thing or two about bathroom plumbing and
installations and have decided to put together a handy guide so you can start
your bathroom project on the right foot.
Assessing your needs
Before even
contemplating jumping in the bathroom, toolkit in hand, it’s important to think
about what you want your bathroom to achieve. This will, of course, come down
to your individual tastes and needs, yet, it can completely change the setup of
the bathroom renovation. For example, if you have a family, you’ll be wanting
to create a space that caters to all who live in the household and may need to
be more pragmatic in your design plans, such as focusing on a shower.
On the other
hand, if you live in a couple, you may want to look at making your bathroom
into a spa-like retreat where the bath takes centre stage. One of the best ways
to do this is to simply consider how you would like your bathroom to be used in
the long run and you’ll be on your way to starting your bathroom renovation
plan.
Making a bathroom installation plan
The
difficulty in designing a bathroom comes down primarily to the plumbing. Unlike
other rooms in the house that can be transformed by moving a few pieces of
furniture, your bathroom’s design is dictated by the piping.
If you’re
looking for the cheaper option, don’t look to move the layout around as
rerouting pipework can end up costing a lot of money. If you do decide to
rework the layout of your bathroom space, it is vital that you carry out the
right measurements. Grab a tape measure and ascertain the precise dimensions of
your space so that you can ensure that any new fixture changes will fit properly.
Also, seeing
as it’s unlikely your bathroom will receive another big renovation for a while,
it’s essential that you plan your bathroom design with the future in mind. If
you’re planning on growing your family in the future, for example, you’ll be
needing to take this into account when planning.
Finally, and
arguably most importantly, stick to the plan you create. Once you have had your
plan signed off with the plumber, tiler, electrician and all of the other
tradesmen involved in your renovation, commit to your design.
Consider bathroom design ideas
Probably the
most fun part of renovating a bathroom is choosing an aesthetic. Thankfully,
gone are the days of ugly avocado bathtubs and overly clunky cabinets, swapped
out for modern designs to help make your bathroom a standout fixture in your
home.
These days,
bathroom design can be split into two main categories: traditional and
contemporary. Traditional bathrooms, as the name suggests, champions the more
rustic and intricate designs, leaning toward a more comfortable pastoral theme.
On the other hand, contemporary bathrooms focus on minimalism, accentuating
symmetry and monochrome to create a sleek and stylish space. When designing
your new bathroom, it will likely fall into one of these two categories and
both can look truly stunning in your home.
One of the trickier design choices to think about when designing a bathroom is
the tiling style. When it comes to bathroom tiles, you’ll be spoilt for choice
on the style colour and sizing of tile on offer so it can be a bit difficult
knowing where to start. However, there are a few tips to think about when
choosing. Firstly, pick out a tile that you would like to act as the primary
aesthetic to your new design; use this as your starting point when picking out
others.
Be sensible with space
When it
comes to designing a bathroom, it can be easy to start planning where the
walk-in shower and free-standing bath are going to go, yet, as one of the
smallest rooms in the house, you’ll soon find space to be a limiting factor as
to what you can actually achieve. With this in mind, be realistic with the
space you have in order to stop the chance of over cluttering the space.
On the point of clutter, remember that storage is your friend when it comes to
bathroom design. Ensure that you have ample storage options for all of your
bathroom essentials as loose bottles and tubs can end up making your new
bathroom look shabby.
Ventilation is key
An often
overlooked part of bathroom design is factoring in proper ventilation. If you
forget to add ample ventilation, you’ll soon find your bathroom succumbing to
damp and mould. This can be an especially loathsome problem for ensuites
connected to bedrooms, as excess steam can potentially damage walls and
fixtures in your room.
Unfortunately, cracking open a window won’t suffice, so don’t forget to have a
quality extraction fan installed in order to minimise the amount of moisture.
Try not to invest in cheaper models either as they can be irritatingly loud.
Be prepared
When in the
midst of designing your new bathroom it can be easy to overlook the
practicalities of not having a dedicated washroom to hand and if you’re not
prepared, you could find yourself in a bit of an awkward position whilst
renovations are underway.
With this in
mind, it can be helpful to have a contingency plan in place in order to
smoothen the experience of not having a usable bathroom. Before starting any
work, ensure you have somewhere you can jump in the shower or use the toilet
during the duration of the job; this could be with a family member or friend.
However, if no one comes to mind, you could dust off the gym membership and use
the facilities there.
From
gas central heating to shower
installation, Aqua Gas is here to help
Behind every
big project is a team of professionals looking to make your dream a reality.
You want your bathroom to look amazing which is why, if you’re investing your
time and money into contractors who end up messing you around, it can end up
being an extremely upsetting experience.
Therefore, it’s essential that you source only the best to ensure that the
finished product turns out great. Here at Aqua Gas, we have been installing
industry leading bathrooms for clients throughout the Sheffield area for over
30 years and pride ourselves on the excellent quality we offer to our
customers.
Our team of qualified and experienced bathroom installers have the skills to
carry out a complete installation process, meaning you can sit back and relax
as your dream bathroom is built.
We also
offer much more than bathroom installation, working with boilers, water
cylinders and central heating systems. For more information on our extensive
range of services, visit
our website
or get in touch with one of our advisors on
0114 231 5466.
