During your first in-home consultation we will discuss your layout ideas, taking into account your bathroom needs. Of course it’s your ideas, your dreams that must be bought to fruition to create your perfect bathroom.

To help think through your bathroom and possible layout options you might like to draw a a simple floor plan of your current bathroom. Start with a freehand drawing, using a measuring tape to carefully note specific dimensions such as wall lengths, door sizes, the position and dimensions of windows, bath tub, shower stall and basins. Use a pencil to transfer this information onto graph paper, using an appropriate scale to record all items accurately.

Complete the information by drawing out wall plans in the same way, noting the height of doors, cabinets, tubs and electrical switches.

If you renovation involves a new layout, use your pencil drawings to visualize the options for placement of features planned for the project. As a bathroom is usually a small space, it is often best to concentrate on the one or two features considered vital. If compromise is unacceptable then our designer will help to find a way.

New bathroom layout

No doubt you will have given careful thought to all design aspects of your new bathroom. Here are a few tips to get help your planning:

• Use corners for shower, toilet, bath and vanity;
• Position the bath tub on the short wall for best use of space;
• A toilet in the room or separate. Personal preference is the answer after consideration of what, when, how many and how often users will require access to the bathroom facilities. If you choose to install the toilet in the bathroom, position it to avoid direct view from the entry door;
• Hang the entry door against the wall;
• Altering a window position can be costly. If unavoidable, use the change to improve light entry or make a design statement;
• Storage options in the restricted space of a bathroom must be cleverly designed. For towels, cosmetics and personal items;
• Mirror sizes and placement;
• Heating and ventilation;
• Consider and provide for the space and feature requirements of all people who will be using the facility;
• Do high traffic times demand a double vanity basin installation;
• If small children will use the room, consider the heights of basins, towel rails and switches;
• The placement and type of light fittings contribute to ambiance and practicality. The application of face cosmetics is not assisted by incorrectly selected or placed lighting;
• Whether to install a bathtub can be a vexing question. They do take up a lot of space in such a small room. If those who will use the new bathroom never use a tub, why not enjoy using the space and saving the installation money. Some non-bath users retain a bath only for resale value, yet have no intention of selling in the foreseeable future. It’s your bathroom, design it for yourself and enjoy it.