Committing to a project like designing your bathroom can seem like a mammoth task. You have to consider your budget, the specifications of your bathroom and the ongoing maintenance before you even decide things such as your colour scheme.
If you’re looking to update your bathroom design, or are starting a bathroom project from scratch, there are some essential choices to make. Here are a few tips to help make the process run smoothly.
Measurements are a must
When designing your bathroom and selecting your furniture, having the correct measurements on hand will ensure you have a pain-free installation process. Make sure you know the exact sizes of your bathroom and the fittings within the room, so you can plan out your design to the last inch.
Another crucial reason to know your measurements is so that you make sure your new furniture will fit! No one wants to finally have their dream bath delivered, just to find out it doesn’t fit in the room.
Finally, having measurements on hand will ensure that you select and order the appropriate amount of flooring, wall and ceiling coverings. When ordering these materials, you’ll notice they’re sold by the meter, so if you already know the size of your bathroom, it makes your order process much faster.
Stick to your budget
This is your most important consideration, as your budget will tell you what you can accomplish. Making sure to plan out the amount you want to spend will not only help you keep within budget, it will also give you the flexibility to adapt your plans if any road bumps arise.
When you plan out your budget, you’ll be aware of how much can be spent on each area of your bathroom design. This is a huge benefit as it will push you to find the highest quality material for the best price.
It doesn’t matter if you want a Jacuzzi tub or a simple shower, planning out your budget is essential to keep track of your project and ensure its progresses as expected. It will also help you eliminate any nasty surprises during the later stages of your renovation.
Consider why
When it comes to designing a room, the reason for redecoration will differ from person to person. Before you start purchasing furniture or picking a colour scheme, it’s a good idea to think about why you’re starting this project and what outcome you’re expecting.
For example, if you’re looking for a vibrant colour scheme that will make your bathroom stand out, choosing a tile effect will help you to take advantage of contrasting colours.
If you’re looking for a solution that will make cleaning and maintenance simple, you could consider wall cladding. Alongside being easy to clean, wall cladding is also extremely simple to install, and doesn’t require a wall to be skimmed or flat, just dry. Cladding also offers its users extra insulation, so you can expect to see a noticeable difference to any condensation you’re experiencing.
Finishing touches
Once you’ve chosen your design style, your furniture and the wall scheme, you need to consider flooring. There are thousands of designs out there which do a number of things, from waterproof flooring, to damp prevention and insulation enhancing, the choices are endless.
A good example of flooring that does all these things would be natural oak waterproof flooring, which is designed to meet your practical needs, thanks to its 100% non-porous surface, while ensuring your bathroom remains stylish and modern.
Take control!
When your designing your bathroom, the options are limitless! It’s up to you what colour scheme you use, what furniture you buy and how you decorate your room. We hope our advice has given you some things to consider. If you need any further support on product selection, or installation, feel free to get in touch with DBS Bathrooms and see if we can contribute to making your design a reality.
