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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 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 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 design ideas
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
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