Design tips to jumpstart your bathroom renovation

Don’t know how to get started on your dream bathroom renovation? What colours should you choose? Should you hire a professional to help you out? Here are some basic tips to help you out!

Set a budget

It would be a dream to design your bathroom without a single thought about the cost. Sadly, most homeowners have only so much spare money to spend on a bathroom renovation. This is why it’s very important to have a defined budget beforehand, so you can adjust your bathroom design as early as the planning stage.

Some of the most important decisions that you’ll make when planning for your bathroom renovation will rest on your budget. Even if you want a gorgeous solid copper bathtub for your vintage bathroom, your budget might not allow it. Don’t forget to budget about 10% extra for unexpected expenses.

Select a theme or colour palette

Whether you want a tropical-themed bathroom or a sleek, modern one, it’s important to choose colours and materials that will complement each other. This doesn’t mean that you should stick to “safe” colours for your bathroom. There’s nothing wrong with choosing sunshine yellow for your bathroom as long as it fits perfectly with your other design choices.

Remember that what seems amazing in your imagination might not look as great when translated into an actual bathroom. You can hire a professional interior designer or architect to help you figure these things out.

Choose where the fittings will go

Where your shower, bath, toilet, and vanity goes defines how comfortable your bathroom is, and how well you have maximised your space. This is especially important if you have very limited space. You want a bathroom where it’s easy to get in and out of the tub or shower, where your toilet has enough space around it for you to do your business comfortably, and so on.

Design with comfort in mind

While preparing for your bathroom renovation, you might have stumbled upon a lot of cool bathroom photos in various home improvement websites and magazines. As much as you’d want to replicate that bathroom that is almost entirely made of glass, ask yourself if it fits your lifestyle first.

A comfortable bathroom doesn’t just mean that it’s accessible and cosy. It should also be easy to clean, hard wearing, and needs as little maintenance as possible. Of course you can’t always get the best of both worlds when it comes to design and comfort, so remember to compromise a little on both aspects.

Hire professional help

Why hire a professional for something as “easy” as designing your own bathroom? Because they have the expertise to spot and prevent things in your design that would turn your dream bathroom into an overpriced renovation project that didn’t really meet your expectations.

Also, if you’re overwhelmed by all the options you have in bathroom flooring, fixtures, fittings, and so on, a professional’s tips can really help you out. Get quotes from bathroom renovation experts now!