subject: Your New Bathroom Checklist: What To Remember When Remodelling [print this page] So you have decided that your bathroom needs a new lease of life, and a quick squirt of bleach just isn't going to be enough. Remodelling or redesigning a bathroom needn't be the all-consuming major project that it can first appear to be, and here are a few points to tick off your checklist as you go, that should help things progress a little more easily.
Know your available budget and plan in strict accordance, leaving a little leeway for anything unexpected that might occur. A new bathroom can be achieved without breaking the bank, but it will take some research and diligence. Get this first step right and everything else will follow on much more smoothly.
Next, consider which elements of your bathroom are absolutely essential and which are just optional extras. In many modern homes people are choosing to do away with their bath completely in favour a shower unit and some extra floor space. If you can live without the prospect of the occasional long, relaxing soak, then this bold decision can really make your bathroom feel a lot larger. In a shared bathroom, however, adding an extra basin can make a world or difference when it comes to ease of use, but this will require some minor plumbing alterations.
Another simple way to create storage space is to add some bathroom furniture. After several years when all fashionable bathrooms had to have very much minimalist design, bathroom furniture designers and suppliers have reacted to public demand and have begun creating furniture and storage solutions in a huge range of styles, shapes and finishes.
Fitted furniture, such a vanity unit which either incorporates or provides a stand for your basin, will allow you to clear the basin area of clutters and yet keep all your daily essentials within easy reach. Similarly, we all bathroom mirrors, so why not opt for a large mirrored cabinet in its place? A mirrored cabinet, or a mirror with shelving built around its perimeter, will allow you to divide toiletries by category (or by bathroom user - a must for a busy bathroom), without protruding into the room.
Finally, consider those final few flourishes that will personalise your bathroom and give a touch of style and panache. New taps and wastes for your basin and bath, as well as installing a heated towel rack with a bright chrome finish, are subtle changes that can be fitted to existing plumbing and pipe work and which will update your bathroom, and make it feel just that little bit more luxurious.
So, bear in mind these few handy tips, and don't forget that a fresh coat of paint and replacing or cleaning any grouting and sealant will help take years off your bathroom. A remodelled bathroom can be achieved without feeling like it's taking over your life; simply plan, price check, keep it simple and get the basics right. Good luck!
