How to create the perfect bathroom
Your bathroom should be as individual as you are, but how can you create the perfect functional yet stylish space? There are some common themes you can follow when designing and furnishing the area – keep reading to find out more.
Compare prices
When choosing decorating materials and furniture for your bathroom, it’s a good idea to shop around and compare prices to make sure you get the most for your money. This can involve visiting bathroom showrooms and DIY stores, as well as browsing online bathroom suites.
Researching products and prices might provide you with some inspiration and also give you a realistic idea of what your budget will stretch to.
Researching products and prices might provide you with some inspiration and also give you a realistic idea of what your budget will stretch to.
Look for special offers
In the same vein, look out for special offers on paint and bathroom appliances. Some stores might give you a discount if you buy a few pots of branded paint, while you may be able to benefit from free accessories if you buy your bathroom suite from certain suppliers.
Another option is to visit showrooms during sale periods to see if you can pick up a bargain, or check if any bathroom companies or decorating supplies firms are listed on cashback websites, which you can click through to earn a little money back on your purchases.
Make the most of the space
Bathrooms are traditionally often relatively small, so familiarise yourself with methods of making the area seem more spacious before beginning work in the area. Large mirrors, clear glass shower screens and a limited colour scheme can all help you achieve a larger-looking bathroom, as can avoiding overly-fussy decor and especially dark shades.
If you have plenty of room to play with, you can install signature items and zoned lighting to create moods in the room, and potentially even add a wetroom area to really get the most from the space you have.
Decide on a theme
Another issue to consider when creating your perfect bathroom is whether you want to follow a specific theme or not. If you’re hoping to create a sleek, contemporary bathroom, look at materials like metal and wall-hung appliances for a contemporary effect. Meanwhile, an opulent bathroom could be made all the more lavish with a central sofa, a large freestanding bath with gilded feet and a carved wooden vanity unit with sconces at either side.
A family bathroom will need to be functional, while a city chic alternative might be quirkier and more stylish but also efficiently laid out, so you can make the most of your time in the room before and after work.
Employ a designer
If you want to install the bathroom of your dreams but are unsure of how to come up with the right design or put your ideas on to paper, you could draft in the services of a professional design firm.
Simply tell them your ideas and they can measure up the space and suggest a layout, colour scheme and specific furnishings to make your vision a reality.
DIY or professional tradespeople?
Another element to consider when planning and installing your dream bathroom is how much of the work you can do yourself. Some people enjoy getting involved in the planning, designing and execution of their bathroom, and doing so can be rewarding.
However, if you’re short of time or lacking in plumbing, wiring or tiling skills, employing qualified tradespeople to complete the job can be time-effective and also give you the professional results you want to achieve.
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