Start with how you use the room
Who uses it, and when? A family bathroom needs a bath and storage; an en suite might be better as a large shower; a downstairs toilet needs to work in a very small space. Collect photos of bathrooms you like: it's the quickest way to show us what you have in mind.
Will everything fit?
Measure the room and list what you want in it. Moving the toilet, bath or shower changes the pipework and waste, which affects the cost. A layout that works with the existing pipes is simpler; a better layout is often worth moving them.
The parts people forget
- Ventilation: an extractor fan that suits the room keeps moisture and mould down
- Lighting: a bright main light, plus softer light by the mirror
- Storage: a vanity unit or recessed shelves keeps the room clear
- Heating: a heated towel rail, or underfloor heating under the tiles
- Hot water: a stronger shower may need a change to your hot water system
Choosing finishes
Tiles, taps and fittings make the room. Choose a few things you love and keep the rest simple. Finishes like brushed brass, fluted wood and patterned floor tiles all feature in bathrooms we've fitted.
Keeping to a budget
Decide early where to spend: the shower and the things you touch every day are worth it. Keeping the layout, choosing standard sizes and tiling feature walls rather than every wall all help.
How long it takes
On average a bathroom takes us 2 to 4 weeks, depending on the size of the room and what you're having fitted. We look after the whole project, tiling included.
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