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Ten 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 decide where you would
like to place the bathroom fixtures. 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 design ideas 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
for products with longer warranties.
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 to 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 design ideas into reality and ensure that you
end up with your ideal bathroom.
Copyright © 2005. Bridget Mwape writes
for DIY Tips UK:
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