Bathroom Design Mistakes You Should Avoid

Bathroom Design Mistakes You Should Avoid

With many of us only renovating our bathroom a handful of times in our lifetime, it’s important that its design is exactly how you always imagined it.

And, whether you’re planning a completely new look or you’re updating certain elements of your bathroom, the key to planning a successful bathroom renovation project is preparation.

From choosing a bathroom design that will suit your personal tastes now and in the future, through to selecting the perfect fixtures and fittings for your requirements, there’s an awful lot to consider.

However, we’ve created a helpful guide outlining the bathroom design mistakes you should avoid as you approach every stage of the production process.

Don’t overlook your requirements

When it comes to designing your new bathroom, it’s easier than you might think to overlook your requirements.

With this in mind, it’s important that you understand your household’s needs before designing your bathroom. So ask yourself, how much time do you spend in the bathroom, who uses it the most and of course, it’s important that you fully understand how you would like your bathroom to look and feel.

Inaccurate measurements

You’ll be amazed at how many people get their bathroom measurements wrong when it comes to choosing new products – a costly and time consuming mistake that can delay the production process.

So if you are unsure of your measurements, it’s definitely worthwhile calling in the professionals. After all, the last thing you want is to order a shiny new bathroom suite for it not to fit when it arrives.

Remember lighting is important too

This is a component that many people overlook when it comes to designing their new bathroom however, your choice of lighting can have a huge impact on the look, feel and mood of your space! For example task lighting is a stylish and functional way to add a new dimension to your bathroom and incorporating a dimmer switch is a great way of creating a tranquil and relaxing environment.

Compatibility

When designing your new bathroom, it’s easy to fall in love with incompatible products. With this in mind, you should always check what type of water system you have prior to looking at bathroom suites to avoid disappoint. A professional plumber will give you the advice and information you need to be able to select the most suitable products and bathroom suites.

Choosing the right tiles

This is another design element that many people overlook when renovating their new bathroom however, it can literally make or break your bathroom in terms of practicality, style and its overall look and feel.

So make sure you pick the right colour, size and material the space you are working with. For example, if you have a small bathroom you should opt for larger tiles as these will create the illusion of more space.

Here at Kenneth Installations in Glasgow, we can help you to renovate your kitchen, bathroom or bedroom in line with your exact needs and expectations. If you have any questions about any of our services, our friendly team is always on hand to answer any questions that you might have.