The first thing that comes to mind when planning to renovate a bathroom is most likely the design. However, before getting to the creative part, there are several practical aspects to consider for a successful project.

We’ve put together a short guide to make sure you don’t miss out on anything important when planning your bathroom renovation.

Budget

A common mistake when renovating a bathroom is not setting a comprehensive budget. Going down a specific design route only to realise you underestimated the costs could really delay or derail your project.

To avoid any unexpected costs, plan ahead and account for your finances. Start by identifying the essential elements of your ideal design. Consider the costs of tiles, fixtures, mirrors, and lighting. These not only give the space personality, but can also impact the budget significantly, depending on the materials and finishes you chose.

When planning a bathroom renovation, you also need to consider potential costs related to heating, plumbing, electrics, as well as other potential labour such as tiling, painting, or laying flooring.

Layout

It’s important to take a good look at your space before renovating a bathroom. A good bathroom designer will help you maximize the space and make the room feel spacious.

Your current sanitaryware, pipework, and radiators can be relocated to create more space if needed. However, this will require having the plumbing reworked by a professional, adding additional costs to your budget.

Keeping the same bathroom layout will reduce the amount of work needed and as a result, the costs and time involved.

Flooring

If you plan to rip up the floors, be prepared for potential extra work. Make sure you get the surfaces checked as you might need to screed the floors to level out the sub-base before any finished surfaces will be laid.

Storage

For a bathroom to be functional it’s important to plan for storage. If you consider storage opportunities when drawing up the plans, they will feel integrated with the design and not simple add-ons.

Planning storage also involves considering heat and humidity, particularly for bathrooms with poor ventilation, as hot showers and baths can lead to mould and mildew.

Finishing touches

Applying finishing touches to your bathroom renovation will help bring the whole room together. Consider using plants, blinds, or textured bath math to add more personality to the final look.

Bathroom renovation checklist

Here’s a checklist to make sure you cover all aspects of your bathroom renovation:

If you’re looking for a bathroom design service and need some advice, please don’t hesitate to ask our friendly team. Find us in-store in Ladbroke Grove and Beaconsfield or at 020 8206 5177 and 014 9487 9530 respectively.