10 Things To Consider When
Remodeling Your Bathroom
 By
Bridget Mwape
Whether you want to install a
new bathroom or remodel an
existing one you will need some
bathroom design ideas. A
bathroom must be tailored to
your requirements and every plan
will vary depending on the
planner's needs.
1. Seek professional advice
before
planning a bathroom remodel.
You may need to consider local
water regulations, existing
plumbing facilities and the way
your house is constructed.
2. Define the role and
requirements of the new
bathroom. Planning a bathroom
remodel involves more than the
positioning of basic fixtures
such as the bath, basin and
toilet. Make sure your plan
allows for plenty of floor for
wall space and for extras such
as towel rail, mirror and
storage.
3. Decide if you need to make
any changes to existing services
and whether structural work is
required. Measure up and note
the position of the existing
services, windows and doors and
work out the plan to get the
bathroom fixtures where you want
them. You will also need to
decide if you need to move any
doors, windows or walls and
whether you need to make changes
to the electrical wiring, water
and drains.
4. Draw out the bathroom area on
graph paper and work out how
best to divide up the bathroom
designs idea for different
purposes or tasks. You may need
to consider whether to use
double or sliding doors,
archways or curtains.
5. Ensure that you have enough
space to accommodate your chosen
fittings as well as enough room
to move them into position.
Think about how much room will
be required for toiletries,
storing towels, medicines, etc.
6. Build in utilities such as
heating, ventilation and
lighting. These are important to
ensure that your bathroom has
enough light and works
efficiently.
Bathroom Design Ideas
7. Make provisions for future
plumbing and allow for access to
potential trouble spots such as
the shower valve. If possible,
fit removable panels instead of
sealing these utilities behind
fixed walls.
8. Find out exactly what sort of
fittings you require and whether
they will be suitable for the
intended location.
9. Think about your style
preferences in terms of the fit
and flow with the rest of the
house. There are products to
meet most requirements or
designs. Consider the trade off
between price and good quality,
and look out for longer
warranties and guarantees.
10. Consider traffic patterns in
terms of how many people will be
using the bathroom and how
often. Also, if people of
varying ages use the bathroom,
you may need to choose fittings
that cater for different age
groups in your household such as
a slide shower so you can adjust
the height of the spray.
Taking time to plan ahead can
help to translate your bathroom
designs idea into reality and
ensure that you end up with your
ideal bathroom.
Copyright © 2005.
Bridget Mwape writes for DIY
Tips UK:
http://www.diy-tips-uk.com/
which features how-to articles
and products to help you with
your DIY and home improvement
projects.
If you are looking for a
bathroom remodeling
contractor in
the Denver area, please call us
today at 303-506-1262 or
complete our
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