The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in any house, so it’s essential that when it comes to remodelling your bathroom you are creating a comfortable space that meets all your needs.
The way a bathroom is used will have a huge effect on the remodelling process. Each household has different expectations from their bathroom, whether you want a functional family bathroom or a relaxing zen for you to sit back relax and soak away the stresses of everyday life - there is no arguing that your bathroom plays a large part in your day to day life.
Whatever the size of your room the main idea is to create a relaxing space that is both comfortable and functional - remodelling your bathroom is a big project so when it comes down to it there are certain aspects that you must take into account.
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Generally bathrooms have limited space, when arranging your bathroom it’s important to take into account your floor space - opt for a space saving layout that makes use of each area of the room.
Its important to consider how to heat your bathroom,When it comes to remodelling heating sometimes gets forgotten. Whether you’re going for a compact heated towel rail or a stylish radiator, you must allow space for such items.
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If you’re concerned about privacy and want to separate your toilet off from the rest of the bathroom it may be worth installing a privacy panel down the site of your toilet. Privacy panels are usually made of frosted or tempered glass which means they can provide privacy without actually blocking out any natural light.
If your bathroom is on the smaller side it may be worth positioning your toilet behind the door. Keeping your toilet out of sight is a clever way of separating it off from the rest of the bathroom without having to install privacy panels.
Practicality
Unfortunately there are some restrictions when it comes to remodelling your bathroom, your must take into account the plumbing lines. It begins to get pretty pricey when you start changing things around and you don’t really want to get a plumber out.
Before remodelling double check where the plumbing lines are and what position will work best for you - the layout you go for could ultimately depend on the constraints of your space.
Simplicity
Sometimes it’s better to keep things simple and this certainly applies to your bathroom. Don’t over crowd your bathroom with any ornaments or accessories, they are completely unnecessary.
Your bathroom needs to be functional that is its main purpose. Keeping decorations to a minimum is a great way of saving space and also will help you to keep everywhere neat and tidy.
Lighting
It may not be one of the first aspects that you think about, but where you install your lighting is highly crucial. Lighting can make a huge difference to any bathroom - if the lighting is too harsh it can give the feeling of coldness and can be very unwelcoming.
When remodelling your bathroom you should consider going for dimmers - this way you can change the brightness as and when you need to, Turn the lights down when you're soaking in the tub in the evening or have them bright on those dark winter mornings. You could opt for mirror lighting - never install lighting directly above your head as it will cast a shadow over your face.
