Bathroom renovation: Step back to move forward
6th September 2022
It’s well established that luxury bathroom improvements are the best way to increase the value of your home with the return on investment averaging 70%. Often the smallest room in a house, bathrooms are the most functional, which means they require some deep thinking to accomplish luxe bathroom goals.
But let’s cut to the chase: any bathroom renovation is going to cost you time, money and energy, but with careful planning the investment will be worth it. The most appreciated advice The Luxury Bath Company gives to clients is to make bathroom decisions to harmonise with your lifestyle – this is your home, your sanctuary and refuge from the outside world.
Bathroom design questions that need answers
Knowing what is going to give you the ideal bathroom solution is hard at the best of times, no matter how many designer bathroom inspiration websites you look at. Before you click to buy those sumptuous brushed brass taps or get excited by a stunning indigo vanity unit, push aside the mood boards, and take a step back. Think like a professional bathroom designer and ask yourself these critical questions:
What’s the budget for the bathroom?
Be realistic about what you can afford and stick to your budget. It’s better to budget at the planning stage of a bathroom refurb rather than face disappointment down the line. With factory-direct prices, you don’t have to compromise style for the budget – it’s possible to have both.
How much space do you have to work with?
The size of the bathroom space influences the layout but does not limit the opportunities for a contemporary and stylish bathroom. Within The Luxury Bath Company’s freestanding bath collection there are stone bathtubs of all sizes: from Jopling’s 1565mm through to the almighty dimensions of the Larkin. Explore and you will find.
Who is going to use the bathroom daily?
The traffic and needs of a family bathroom are very different to a master bedroom’s adult only ensuite. If you have younger children, the soft square curves of the Lawrence are ideal. For the grownups, the Temper freestanding bath is a tub for two delivering a deep either-end bathing experience.
How much bathroom storage do you need?
Address the practicalities of storing towels, cleaning products, makeup, and grooming products for the number of bathroom users. It’s easier to incorporate a bathroom storage solution now, but harder to at a later stage.
What’s your daily routine?
Do you fight for the bathroom basin in the morning and require two countertop bathroom basins? Or is it a more relaxed regime? Is the shower space your priority or are you a die-hard bath fan? Remember, luxury is for the everyday.
What works in the current bathroom?
Is the mirror well placed for applying makeup? Do you love the way you can see out of the window from the bath? Identify the bathroom’s benefits you simply don’t want to lose and exploit them.
What do you not like about the current bathroom space?
Knowing what you don’t want to replicate in your new bathroom is as important as knowing what you do and allows you to explore more palatable alternatives.
Which bathroom styles are you drawn to?
Are you naturally drawn to contemporary minimalist bathroom designs, or do you like to blend different styles and combine traditional with modern? The choice of bathroom styles available give you creative freedom to push boundaries and relish in The Art of Bathing ®.
The Luxury Bath Company provides impeccably designed luxury stone freestanding baths and bathroom sinks, accessories, and modern bathroom furniture at factory direct prices – and with next day delivery. If you need any advice on any of our products, or wish to discuss your project, contact us on 0203 44 15751.
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