When you’re thinking about renovating your house you can often add the most value (from both a financial and lifestyle perspective) by focusing your budget on updating your kitchen and bathroom.
When we went to do ours we did the bathroom first as it seemed to have the most problems from the previous owners, who hadn’t had a shower installed and so hadn’t tiled in a way which the shower could cope with (don’t get me started) basically we had to start pretty much from scratch, but the result has totally been worth it.
Here are some tips for how to start planning your bathroom renovation:
Relaxing Decor
So first of all, you’re going to want to think about what the best and most beautiful bathroom decor actually looks like to you. What colours are you seeing? What kind of feeling do you get? A lot of the time, you’re going to want it to be relaxing. And when this is the case, it’s definitely going to be important for you to find the relaxing bathroom colour scheme that will create this for you.
Bright Decor
Or maybe you want to go with something bright and uplifting? When this is the case, you’re definitely going to want to think about getting some bright colours in there and adding in lots of light, because this is sure to liven the space up.
Modern Decor
If you’re someone that has been stuck with an old bathroom for quite some time, then maybe you want to go with something ultra modern. For a lot of people, modernising the bathroom is just so much fun. So here, you’re going to want to take a look at the modern design schemes and the newer suite models that can help you to achieve this look.
Space
Then, you’re going to want to get practical a little. Because a beautiful bathroom isn’t about the design, it’s about the full finish. And sometimes, it may be the case that you need more room to work with. Sure, there’s a lot that you can do with a small bathroom to make it look great. But maybe you should think about extending or changing layouts to actually get the bathroom you want.
Storage
Next up, you’re going to want to make sure that you’re able to get smart with your storage too. Because when you think of a beautiful bathroom, it’s highly unlikely that you’re seeing lots of clutter everywhere. So, a huge part of the design is going to involve working in storage hacks so that you’re able to fit in everything you need, and that you’re able to have a beautiful bathroom at the same time.
Warmth
And then next, we have the temperature. Yes, it sounds boring, but how you plan to heat the room matters if you want it to feel the part. So consider whether you want to go with underfloor heating? Or might you wanted heated rails? Really think about what will work here to make sure that you bathroom is going to be as beautiful as it can be.
Spa-Like Facilities
From here, you’re then going to want to think about what you want from the bathroom suite that you put in. And sure, you want to be able to clean yourself, but do you want more than that? Do you want to feel like you’re at a spa too? Because it could be that you need to look into bathtubs that come with great facilities to help you to relax here.
A Standout Shower
And, of course, it could be that you really want to have a great shower in a particular bathroom. Or a range of showers around the house. So take a look at your options. From mixer showers to rainfall showers and even showers with steamers, make sure that you know what kind of thing you could get, so you’re able to make the best possible decision.
Pampering Space
But then also, you’re going to want to consider your actual use of the space too. Because a lot of the time, you might actually want to enjoy the bathroom space that you have. Maybe you like to pamper in the your bathroom? Or get ready here? Then you might want to look into bathroom vanities that you can procure to make sure that you’re able to do that. As this could be something that’s important to you.
Stylish Accessories
And the next thing that you’re going to want to consider, is the finishing touches. Because sometimes, it’s easy to think that you paint a room and add in a suite and you’re done. But that’s really not the case. You’re going to want to work in furnishing and artwork to make the space pop. You’ll also want to choose things like your towels and the products that you have out on the shelves carefully, so that the entire look comes together.
Location
But there are also some key practical considerations that you might like to make here too. Because sometimes, the location of your bathroom isn’t quite right. Now, when it comes to looking for real estate and moving into a new house, this is something that you might want to add to your checklist. But if you are just renovating and not moving, then you might want to speak to a builder about the cost of adding bathrooms into different locations.
Ease To Clean
Now, another practical thing that you might want to consider here, is exactly how easy it’s going to be for you to clean the bathroom. Because if you have lots and bits and bobs all over the place, or you put in intricate suites with lots of fancy things, it could mean that your cleaning time doubles. So sometimes, simple is better.
Number Of Bathrooms
Finally, another thing that you might want to consider here is the number of bathrooms that want in the house as a whole. Because this is often one of those indulgent things that you often think you might not be able to do. But if you know that have more separate loos, and having extra bathrooms around the house is going to make life easier, then this should be something that you at least look into.
And there you have it! A full list of options for you to think about. Because just picking out a suite is really only one part of the process. Instead, there’s a ton of different factors for you to consider and a range of different fund things that you can work into the space. So now that you’ve got so much more inspiration, do you know what the most beautiful bathroom looks like to you? Make sure that you take this inspiration and use it to create the bathrooms of your dreams around the home!
