Bespoke Bathroom Design Mistakes

by | Oct 28, 2016 | Bathrooms, blog, Home

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Making simple mistakes when it comes to bespoke bathroom fitting and design can cost you a lot of money. The purpose of this guide is to help you to avoid making these mistakes altogether.

Bathroom Design Mistakes

Redesigning your bathroom can add a lot of monetary and aesthetic value to your property as a whole, but making certain mistakes can cost you a lot and be difficult to fix. The following is a list of common mistakes that people make when redesigning their bathrooms, and it’s important that you take a close look at them.

  1. Not following a set budget

One of the biggest mistakes you can make when redesigning your bathroom is not establishing and following a set budget. It is important that you take a few things into consideration when establishing your budget for this project, including

  • Overall cost of your bathroom redesign
  • All fixtures and fittings
  • Total cost of installation
  • Any plumbing work that might be necessary (drainage, waterproofing, etc.)

You should have enough money set aside to cover all of the expenses associated with your bathroom redesign project so you don’t encounter any problems later on.

  1. Not taking your lifestyle into account

Another mistake that many people make when tackling this sort of project is to not consider their specific needs. It is crucial that you make decisions based on your lifestyle requirements. One of the things you should consider is how much time you think you’ll be spending in your bathroom.

  1. Not having enough storage space

You will also need to keep in mind that you’re going to have to store all of the things in your redesigned bathroom that you have in your current one. Make sure that the new design for your bathroom includes an adequate amount of space for everything you have. The last thing you want is to not have enough room for your things, because

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this area will quickly become cluttered.

  1. Not taking ventilation into consideration

When you are approaching a bathroom redesign project, you will need to make sure that you have a ventilation system that works efficiently when all the work has been completed. Those who do not have a good ventilation system in their bathroom run the risk of mold and mildew buildup.

  1. Failing to consider the Flooring

The type of flooring you put in your bathroom will definitely be one of the more important factors to take into consideration when redesigning this part of your home.

You will want to choose flooring that has a non-slip design so you won’t need to worry about tripping and falling when you get out of the shower/tub.

It’s also important to select a style of flooring that goes well with the rest of the bathroom in terms of its color and overall design.

  1. Forgetting lighting

It’s definitely crucial that you have the proper lighting in your bathroom so that the entire area is well-lit. Choose fixtures that are stylish and use bulbs that are energy-efficient so you can save money in the long term.

  1. Not choosing a design that reflects your personality

You should make a point of designing your new bathroom in such a way that it reflects your personality. When it comes to what you choose to put on the walls of your bathroom and how you decorate it, simply consider things that interest you.

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If you need any advice whatsoever when going about redesigning your bespoke bathroom, feel free to contact the DM Design team right away.

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