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What do you need to think about when you’re planning your dream bathroom? It depends on the purpose of the room – is it an ensuite, main bathroom or a guest bathroom? And how many people will be using it at the same time?
Here’s a list of the sort of things you may want to consider.
| Essential | Nice to have | Not Important | Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How many cooks, any special needs? | ||||
| How many will use the room at the same time? | ||||
| New vanity – more bench space, drawers, special tops? | ||||
| New basin – double basin, wall hung, what height? | ||||
| New toilet – wall hung, separate toilet room? | ||||
| Bidet – wall hung? | ||||
| New bath – spa bath, room for two, any special style? | ||||
| New shower – walk-in, room for two, tiled surface? | ||||
| Shower head – water saver, massage unit? | ||||
| New taps, mixers, faucets for shower, bath, basin | ||||
| New hot water tank, electric/gas, instant water heater? | ||||
| Towel storage – rails, heated rail, shelves? | ||||
| Dressing – full length mirrors, robe hooks | ||||
| Make-up – storage, mirror with lighting, bench space | ||||
| Shaving – storage, mirror with lighting, shaver point | ||||
| Hair drying – storage, RCD power point | ||||
| Laundry area for dirty washing, ironing, cleaning items? | ||||
| Room for exercise equipment? | ||||
| Shelves for display | ||||
| Space for other items – bathroom scales, rubbish bin, radio | ||||
| Lockable medicine cabinet | ||||
| Heating – under floor, radiator | ||||
| Ventilation – vents, an automatic fan | ||||
| Showerdome? | ||||
| Natural light – windows, skylights, glass bricks | ||||
| Windows – view to outside or frosted glass? | ||||
| Other privacy considerations – part-wall for toilet? | ||||
| General and mood lighting, task lighting dimmers | ||||
| Wiring – for RCD power points, new lighting, appliances | ||||
| Wall finish – wet surfaces, paint, paper, tiles | ||||
| Floors – tiles, wood, cork, vinyl | ||||
| Window treatments – blinds, shutters |
How many cooks, any special needs?
How many will use the room at the same time?
New vanity – more bench space, drawers, special tops?
New basin – double basin, wall hung, what height?
New toilet – wall hung, separate toilet room?
Bidet – wall hung?
New bath – spa bath, room for two, any special style?
New shower – walk-in, room for two, tiled surface?
Shower head – water saver, massage unit?
New taps, mixers, faucets for shower, bath, basin
New hot water tank, electric/gas, instant water heater?
Towel storage – rails, heated rail, shelves?
Dressing – full length mirrors, robe hooks
Make-up – storage, mirror with lighting, bench space
Shaving – storage, mirror with lighting, shaver point
Hair drying – storage, RCD power point
Laundry area for dirty washing, ironing, cleaning items?
Room for exercise equipment?
Shelves for display
Space for other items – bathroom scales, rubbish bin, radio
Lockable medicine cabinet
Heating – under floor, radiator
Ventilation – vents, an automatic fan
Showerdome?
Natural light – windows, skylights, glass bricks
Windows – view to outside or frosted glass?
Other privacy considerations – part-wall for toilet?
General and mood lighting, task lighting dimmers
Wiring – for RCD power points, new lighting, appliances
Wall finish – wet surfaces, paint, paper, tiles
Floors – tiles, wood, cork, vinyl
Window treatments – blinds, shutters
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