There are two major considerations when you are looking at a bathroom construction or renovation. You need to take into account the visual appeal of your bathroom, but also you need to make sure that your bathroom design is functional.
Your bathroom is a room that you will spend an abundance of time in and is a key to the re-sale of your property. So, it is important to make sure that you design your bathroom to suit these requirements.
There are five factors that you really need to consider as detailed below:
Have A Realistic Budget
Whilst it might be one of the smallest rooms in the house, your bathroom is also one of the most complex rooms in your house. As such it’s important that you budget accordingly. You can’t expect quality results from a tiny budget. If you aren’t ready to build the bathroom that you want it may be better to wait a while until you have your funds in place.
Understand how long things take and what order things get done in
It’s also important to understand how long bathroom construction actually takes. When starting a job, one of the biggest things we need to do is make sure that clients have realistic expectations of how long construction takes. Whether you are looking at construction or renovation, the time taken depends on how extensive the work is. If you are replacing multiple fixtures and fittings such as showers, sinks, cupboards etc then everything will take longer. You also need to understand that there are some things that need to be done in a particular order which may rely on other suppliers or trades to complete particular work.
Unexpected problems will arise
As much as we try and make bathroom construction as smooth as possible, things usually don’t always run smoothly. There are often unexpected problems. These can include damaged pipes, plumbing in unexpected or inconvenient spots or problems with your household structure. Having to deal with these problems can mean we need to extend our construction time.
Functionality should trump style
Your bathroom construction needs to be a combination of functionality and style. We always try to reiterate to clients the importance of functionality coming first. Don’t get too fixated on a particular design feature if it’s just not going to work. If you have a feature you like, but it’s not actually very functional at all, this can have a massive impact on the saleability of your house.
Take some time thinking about your fixtures and features
You want to make sure you have the right fixtures and features in your bathroom. This includes everything from showerheads, to taps, mirrors and cupboards. Make sure you pick fixtures and features that not only suit your taste but that are in style for a modern bathroom.
If it is time to start your own bathroom construction, please don’t hesitate to get in touch today to discuss your needs.
