This article takes a look at designing an ensuite bathroom and offers useful advice to help the reader plan their bathroom revamp.
If you have decided to add a private bathroom to your sleeping space, you certainly aren’t alone in adding such luxury. Many homeowners have refitted their homes and added ensuite bathrooms. Not only is it a luxury worth having, adding an ensuite bathroom will see the value of your property rise.
Here are some important aspects to bear in mind when planning an ensuite addition to the master bedroom.
Check The Overall Size Of Available Space
Just how much of your bedroom you turn into bathroom space depends on the square footage. Of course, if you have a bathroom next to the target bedroom, it is easy to knock out part of the wall and create a doorway. For the best selection of bathroom furniture, check out your local bath showroom in Windsor or whatever city you are living in where you will find top brands at affordable prices.
Talk To A Plumber
Of course, the plumbing has to be altered and your local tradesman would be more than happy to carry out the work. He can even install underfloor heating for those freezing winters. Failing that, find a specialist bathroom renovator that offers a complete service and acquire the new bathroom furniture from a local supplier. If you are a DIY enthusiast, this might be a perfect project to add to your skillset. YouTube hosts hundreds of ‘how to’ videos for bathroom revamps and it isn’t as difficult as you might think. If you have the right tools and equipment, every aspect of the project is doable, with perhaps the exception of the plumbing, which you can outsource to a local tradesman.
Choose Quality Brands
Bathroom furniture needs to be able to stand the test of time, which is why you should choose known brands that have great customer reviews. The best selection of toilets, basins, baths and showers can be found at your local bathroom showroom, where you can see the units in a real-life setting. Look for products with a long warranty and you can’t really go wrong.
Crunch The Numbers & Come Up With A Budget
Once you have your layout on paper, search online for the nearest bathroom showroom and start checking prices. If your proposed budget is insufficient, you can take out a home improvement loan, which will be added to your mortgage; the repayments are spread over the duration of your home loan. Then you can go the whole hog and add underfloor heating, which is the ultimate in bathroom luxury.
The Importance Of The Design Stage
This is not something to be rushed into. There are interior design software packages that you can install on your laptop and experiment with furniture, fixtures and fittings. Once you have a completed 3D image of the proposed layout, you can take that to your local bathroom showroom and let their in-house designer take a look.
You won’t need planning permission, as you are not extending the property. If you are planning to extend, check with the local authority regarding planning permission.
