| u are thinking of bathroom refurbishment, there are | | | | Sticking to your budget is a crucial factor while |
| plenty of options. Before deciding any remodelling of | | | | remodeling the bathroom as there is no limit to |
| this important room in your house, you must consider | | | | spending. Get quotes of all the products you need to |
| few factors such as your practical needs, aesthetics, | | | | incorporate in your bathroom. You also need to |
| and time at hand for refurbishment and budget off | | | | contact local contractor in your area. If you are going |
| course. You must take care of current needs and | | | | for major development or reconstruction of your |
| future needs as well. To take a most viable decision, | | | | bathroom, you need to take council permissions. |
| you must do some research. You must flip through | | | | After deciding the style and budget, you have to |
| some interior design magazines, must visit interior | | | | design a layout for your bathroom. Planning ensures |
| designer in your area or you can consult a contractor. | | | | that everything is taken care of and nothing is left. It |
| This exercise will give you an idea about the latest | | | | includes things like floor plan, shower vanity, storage |
| styles and trends for bathrooms. You can get the idea | | | | space and other design elements. |
| about various fittings and accessories which can be | | | | Few Tips |
| used in your bathroom. | | | | Here are few tips for getting a problem free bathroom. |
| While refurbishing your bathroom, you can choose | | | | • Cupboards should be made from moisture |
| from a contemporary style and traditional style. If you | | | | resistant material like MRMDF (Moisture Resistant |
| want a bathroom of contemporary style, you can | | | | Medium Density Fibreboard). |
| have sleek finishes like gold, chrome or other metals in | | | | • To minimize the risk of flooding, there should |
| the bathroom accessories, fittings, trimmings and colour | | | | be enough drains in the bathroom. |
| scheme. For flooring and walls, you may use marble or | | | | • To make a smaller bathroom look bigger, use |
| stone tiles. Basin and bath can be chosen to | | | | large mirrors. |
| complement texture and colour scheme of your | | | | • Hand held shower head offers better |
| bathroom. If you want traditional style of a bathroom, | | | | flexibility. |
| brass fittings, gold timber panel or cast iron bath would | | | | • Use of Skylights increases brightness and |
| add to the vintage aesthetics. Then you can add | | | | reduces the energy usage. |
| heritage colours and vintage accessories in your | | | | • Leave 10 to 20mm space below the door of |
| bathroom. | | | | the bathroom for better ventilation. |
| There is a wide range of accessories, fixtures, fittings | | | | • Bigger tiles give larger look to the bathroom |
| and tiles available when you go for selecting one that | | | | So, make plans, do the research and estimate you |
| appeals you. It is up to you to choose the best things | | | | budget. Ask professionals for advice and help and you |
| which blend well with design of your bathroom. For this, | | | | will be able to enjoy your beautiful bathroom for long |
| you can visit home shows, local interior design centers | | | | years. |
| and collect brochures of various products. | | | | |