How To Design A Bathroom ?

Building a new bathroom, or revamping an old one involves many complex decisions from basic plumbing practicalities to aesthetics such as window treatments. Big decisions have to be made on how to create a space that is flexible, efficient and attractive, whether it’s a large family bathroom or a bathroom for small family.

Before designing your bathroom you also need to consider that who will use the new bathroom and how often. In case the bathroom is being designed for children or elder or disabled people then you have to keep in mind certain safety factors. Decide that you want which type of fittings for your bathroom like a separate shower, double basin, towel holder and so on.

After deciding all these things, you can draw your plan on a plane sheet of graph paper. On this paper, mark the positions of all the doors, windows, radiators, cupboards, bath tubs, basin(s), showers, WC and any other fittings that you want in your bathroom. If you have small space for your bathroom then you may decide to put WC in a separate room.

There should be sufficient space around each of the fitting so that you can conveniently use that fitting. Otherwise it would become very difficult to use the bathroom properly.

Ask your plumber about your hot water system installation. You could also ask the plumber about the up gradation of your boiler or fitting a pump so that your shower works efficiently.

Don’t forget to plan for lighting in the bathroom while you are planning to design your bathroom as you require some special arrangements for bathroom lights. Proper lighting is very essential in your bathroom as it helps in providing you bright and directional light for doing make up or shaving.

You may wish to fit a combination of overhead and wall lights with special effects such as a concealed light behind a mirror or beneath a wall-hung vanity unit.

Storage space in bathroom is required by every homeowner. It is essential for hiding things that you don’t want others to see like spare loo rolls or toilet cleaners. Therefore, while planning for your bathroom also plan for the storage space so that you can utilize the space to maximum possible extent.