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If a new bathroom is high on your wish list it’s time to get started thinking about your bathroom design and develop an idea of what you can achieve on your budget.
WHAT IS YOUR STYLE?
Firstly, you’ll want to narrow down the overall style of your new bathroom—often this will be influenced by the look and feel of your home.
Freshen Up Your Bathroom
Heritage Villa
If you own a period villa or weatherboard cottage you might want to modernise your bathroom whilst staying true to the style of the home. A heritage style bathroom can have all the contemporary conveniences coupled with the charm of yesteryear.
Think clawfoot tubs, ornate mirrors, and glass chandeliers. You could source antiques or restore furniture and repurpose to create a vanity unit or dresser.
Traditional with a Modern Twist
Uber Sleek and Glamorous
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Contemporary Hotel Style
The Next StepChoosing Your Fixtures
VANITIES + BASINS
There is a wide range of vanities on the market, your selection will depend on your budget and the space available. Choose between a standard factory-made unit or a more expensive custom-designed unit and determine whether you have the space for a single or double vanity.
SHOWERS
For elegant and opulent bathrooms a rain head shower is a great choice—to make things more practical for cleaning you could opt for a rain-head shower with a removable mixer.
Depending on the space you have to work with you might decide on a double shower where the best solution is often a walk-in wet room design which provides maximum space.
BATHTUBS
The traditional style claw-foot or ball-foot tub makes a real statement but can take up a lot of available space. A simple yet deep tub could be a better solution for smaller rooms. There is a wide range of freestanding or wall-mounted tubs in different shapes and sizes; visiting your local showrooms can give you a good feel for the style that will best suit your lifestyle and new bathroom.
Then Decide On Your Layout
Think AboutYour Materials & Features
FLOORING
Porcelain or ceramic tiles make an excellent choice as they are hardwearing and have low water absorption rates. A sheet vinyl or waterproof laminate is also a great option for bathrooms. If you prefer a timber look a laminate is best, while sheet vinyl provides more options such as stone, concrete or even mosaic styles. It’s a good idea to get some samples and try them on your floor at home.
WALLS
Again, porcelain or ceramic tiles work well on all wet areas. A mixture of some tiled and some painted walls adds interest and can create balance in the room while being less costly than wall-to-ceiling tiles. Think about where your wet and dry areas will be and plan accordingly.
LIGHTING
You’ll need to consider both ambient lighting and practical task lighting for make-up or shaving. A dimmer switch can be the ideal solution. Lighting for a mirror is best when you have lights all around or a light above the mirror and at each side to eliminate shadows.
