The
bathroom has undergone a transformation in recent years, not just
seen as a room purely used for its obvious functions but as a haven
for self indulgence.
The humble bathroom is now an escape from the modern world, waking you up each morning with a sensual shower and washing away the stresses of the day in a deep bath; what you do in between is up to you but the bathroom will always great you with open arms at either end with its peaceful ambiance.
The humble bathroom is now an escape from the modern world, waking you up each morning with a sensual shower and washing away the stresses of the day in a deep bath; what you do in between is up to you but the bathroom will always great you with open arms at either end with its peaceful ambiance.
Unfortunately,
many of our bathrooms are an uninspired combination of dated
modernity and styling chosen from the not so keen eye of the previous
house owners and are in desperate need of a renovation.
Renovating
your bathroom can be a long process, the journey from the idea right
through to the actual fitting can be strewn with obstacles that can
be difficult to overcome without the right knowledge.
By
following a few simple steps you can not only make renovating your
bathroom a smooth process but also a task you only have to do once or
twice in your lifetime, giving you perfect results each time without
having to worry about another remodel at a later date.
Style
There
are three types of bathroom developments, each with their own
individual benefits.
Traditional
Styling – Hugely
popular, traditional bathroom suites are defined by their period
details, high splash backs, pedestals, high cisterns, classic brass ware and plug and chain wastes.
One
of the great benefits of choosing a traditionally styled bathroom
suite is the fact that they always have and always will be popular,
providing you with a design that stands the test of time, perfect for
those not looking to remodel their bathroom in years to come.
Contemporary
Styling – The
ultimate statement, contemporary
bathroom suites utilise
current vogue and sleek styling for a look and feel that is as
versatile as it is stunning.
Choosing
a contemporary bathroom suite offers a multitude of design options,
with minimalist concepts, unique styling and wonderfully technical
designs that deliver all the functionality and comforts of a spa.

After
browsing the internet and an entire library’s worth of brochures,
you’ll begin to get a good idea of the style you desire for your
bathroom renovation, taking into consideration the styling you have
trending throughout your home.
Measure Up
With
some idea of the features you wish to include in your renovation,
it’s time to measure up and discover the different placement
options your bathroom offers.
Having
chosen a traditionally designed suite, you may want a free-standing bath or toilet with a high level cistern, both of which need a
considerable amount of space; you may have the room for that feature
but you don’t want to compromise to much floor space, resulting in
you shimmying past your basin or climbing over your toilet to finally
reach your bath.
In
order to make the most of your space it’s important that you
measure up every aspect of each feature, for example; when measuring
a space for a vanity unit, make sure that you allow for the basin to
protrude (if it does) or if you are measuring a space for a basin and
pedestal, don’t just measure the floor space surrounding the
pedestal, ensure you make room for the basin too.
When
measuring up smaller bathrooms such as en-suites and cloakrooms it
might be worth considering wall hung features such as a wall hung
basin or toilet in order to increase you floor space.
With
these points considered it’s now time to make your purchase
Choosing Products
Choosing Products
With
your notepad of measurements in one hand and your wallet in the other
it’s time to hit the streets and visit a few tried and trusted
showrooms, or alternatively sit at home with a hot a drink and buy
online.
When
choosing your bathroom suite most good retailers will offer a member
of their team to guide your ideas and turn them into a purchase.

With
a good understanding of your space and the style you wish to achieve,
sales staff can suggest products based on your ideas rather than
having to trawl through an entire showroom of different products
aimlessly.
Most
good retailers will have full suites from leading brands available to
make choosing a bathroom even easier or you can pick and choose from
a range within a brand to get the functionality and style you desire.
Delivery
Delivery
After you've paid for your products, the majority of retailers will offer
a delivery service that allows you to tailor your delivery time to
your convenience. This is especially important when renovating your
bathroom as miss timing the delivery of your suite with the time you
schedule your plumber can be disastrous, leaving your plumber
twiddling his thumbs on your time and money.
We
suggest that you get your products delivered before you book a
plumber or developer, this can be easily achieved with a good
delivery service or, you can choose to collect your products directly
from the store, saving you time and money.
Once
your suite is home, make sure you check all of the products before
your plumber arrives, transporting pottery can be difficult, so if
any damage has occurred to your products you must notify your
retailer immediately for them to be replaced or refunded. Again, we
suggest you do this well in advance of your plumber’s arrival.
Fitting
Fitting
Once
all your products are home and ready to be installed you can now book
a professional to come and fit your bathroom suite.
Unless
negotiated earlier, make sure that your room is fully prepared for
the renovation with all the old sanitary ware safely removed so that
the plumber can begin work straight away, allowing you to pay them
purely for the work they do developing your bathroom rather then
uninstalling your old suite which can be time consuming and with the
occasional and sometimes costly mishap.
Now
it’s time to sit back and relax while the fitting takes place.
By
following these 5 easy steps your bathroom renovation can be made
easy and stress free, just a short journey from an idea to a fully
fledged luxury suite ready for you to enjoy.
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