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The bathroom is one of the main rooms of a house and is used constantly throughout the day by household members as well as guests. It is essential to have a bathroom that maximises available space and is easy to clean and care for whilst keeping its appearance.
There are many bathroom designs available and the style you choose will depend upon the dcor of your home and the atmosphere you are trying to create. If you want to create a Victorian appearance you can buy cast iron baths with feet or for a contemporary feel why not fit a white bathroom with bold use of colour in the accessories? The walls and floor of a bathroom create the style and you can choose from many coverings such as tiles or even washable paint or paper for the walls. For the floors, tiles, laminate or carpet are popular choices.
One of the reasons to update your bathroom is to replace old piping and fittings that are chipped or cracked. These are not only unsightly but harbour bacteria. It is possible to replace old piping and fittings within a couple of days, especially if you seek professional advice beforehand. Here at Wickes we have everything you need to completely transform your bathroom including push fit plastic piping and several bathroom designs that will complement any style of home. Our bathroom designs are tasteful and stylish as well as being affordable.
Employing the services of a design consultant may help you to make the most of the existing space without having to move the pipe work. You can also seek advice regarding the use of colour. Many homeowners nowadays like to choose a white suite with coloured accessories although coloured suites are still available. Transform your bathroom simply by changing the colour or the texture of the accessories, such as curtains or blinds and towels, rather than changing your bathroom suite. Taps and handles as well as light fittings all play a large role in the transformation of your bathroom and are inexpensive ways of updating an existing bathroom suite.
Before commencing work on your bathroom transformation, take some time to look around at the different bathroom designs available, all at varying prices to suit your budget. Price up your chosen accessories and decide upon a colour scheme. Consulting a professional designer prior to purchasing your bathroom suite is advisable, especially if you want to move fittings such as the toilet or sink. The order of work is important when you are fitting a new bathroom as you will want to fit a new bathroom suite before tiling the walls, for instance.
Many people choose to update their bathroom and other key rooms rather than moving home, but if you are considering selling your home a tranformed bathroom is a selling feature that can help to sell your property. The bathroom doesn't have to be expensive, and quality accessories or a few key pieces in a carefully designed bathroom can create a light and airy room that is easy to clean and care for.
