So it’s time for a new bathroom? Whether you are refurbishing your old faithful bathroom, or having a completely new one installed, there are so many factors to consider to make sure you get it just right.
A new bathroom is a major undertaking, in terms of time, effort, and money. So when starting your bathroom project you need to be confident that you will get it right first time.
So in this article we explore four things to consider when designing a new bathroom:
How long do you plan to stay in your home?
This may seem a strange place to start but it is definitely worth considering. No-one knows what the future holds. But if you plan to stay in your home for the foreseeable future – perhaps even think of it as your forever home – then you can approach your bathroom design as a personal project. Your new bathroom can be completely what you want it to be, and the money you spend on it will be an investment in yourself and your own family.
However, if you are likely to be moving on in the next couple of years you may need to think differently. Yes, you still want a beautiful new bathroom, but you need to bear in mind that it could soon be someone else’s bathroom, so need to choose a design that is likely to be universally appealing.
Who are the main users of the bathroom?
No matter how you visualise your dream bathroom in your head, or what the current trends are, the overriding priority has to be to make your bathroom right for those that are going to use it. So for example, is it a downstairs bathroom that will be used as a cloakroom or guest bathroom as well as by the family? Or is it a small en suite predominantly just used by one person?
Also consider the physical needs of those using it. Does anyone either living in your household or visiting regularly have mobility issues, and needs level and spacious access? Or do you have young children so need to be extra mindful of potential safety hazards?
Before you start designing the details of your bathroom, make sure it is going to be fit for purpose for whichever family members and/or friends that need to use it.
How much space do you have?
Another key factor to consider is space. Your new bathroom can be beautiful however small your space. But even if you have a large space, it can still be awkward to plan a bathroom layout if there are challenges such as sloping ceilings or asymmetrical walls.
If you face any issues in your new bathroom with either limited or irregular space, it is essential to involve a professional bathroom designer if you want to end up with a quality bathroom that makes the most potential from the space you have.
Here’s where Stone and Chrome can help! Our design process involves the use of leading edge computer aided design software to create 3D images of what your new bathroom could look like when it is finished. This enables you to look at various different options for the best use of your space, and be confident of the best layout even before your bathroom installation starts.
Do you really need a bath?
When planning a new bathroom, one major consideration is whether to include a bath. Particularly if you have a small bathroom, and rarely use a bath, it can seem a bit like a waste of space. In fact, around 11% of homeowners claim to have removed baths from their homes over the last few years.
This is a personal decision and, if you have more than one bathroom in your home, it could be a wise decision to focus on creating a stunning spacious shower room rather than trying to squeeze a bath in too. However, it may be wise to keep a bath in one bathroom in your home, as having no bath at all could possibly make your home difficult to sell if you want to do so in future.
At Stone and Chrome we can help you design a beautiful bathroom that incorporates both a bath and shower in even a relatively small space, as seen below.
We hope that the above ideas have helped you to start thinking about the best design for your new bathroom. If you are planning a new bathroom in 2023, you want it to be the best it can be. So why not visit Stone and Chrome’s Camberley showroom to see how we can help? Whatever your circumstances, needs, space and design preferences, we can design a beautiful bathroom that is just right for you.