Redesigning any room of your house is an opportunity to experiment with styles, colours and textures. When it comes to the bathroom, you want it to stand out and be a beautiful space, but it also must cope with the realities of everyday life. Towels need somewhere to go, lighting needs to be practical, and utilities should be easy to work and maintain. So how do you create a bathroom that ticks all the boxes for both functionality and style?
With so many options for utilities from standard white cisterns to floating wall mounted toilets and sinks in a variety of colours – which way do you sway? If you’re leaning more to practicality, we recommend opting for a toilet that has access to the cistern. This is essential for maintenance; if something goes wrong you want to make it easy to fix rather than having to damage a wall or tiles in your new bathroom. You might also want to replace your existing utilities with something similar to avoid having to move pipework.
However, there are also a lot of benefits to choosing the more modern style, wall hung units. Having them raised off the floor can make the room feel bigger and makes it easier to clean a clear floor space. You’re also less likely to have leaks on the floor and any wooden vanities are more protected.
Another practical decision to make is the shower. A popular option is a concealed shower which creates a modern and sleek look with the pipework hidden. However, this style could make maintenance tricker. A more practical option is one that is exposed like a thermostatic shower which gives you the same power and control and is much easier to fix if something goes wrong. If you want a balance of the two, there are options that mean you can have a concealed shower that is still accessible for maintenance using a removable wall plate.
You might be considering a wet room style shower. Wet rooms are extremely sought after and have a lot of benefits like accessibility, maintenance and creating a spa-like aesthetic. However, they can be costly as they require a more specialist installation. An alternative is a slim shower tray with a glass shower panel which incorporate a modern design and often have more longevity if well maintained.
One thing we think is an essential in the bathroom is maximising storage. You can maintain the sleek and minimal look whilst giving everything a place and not cluttering up the surfaces. Add a vanity that fits around pipework, a towel rail for storage and heating, and a shower nook to keep everything within reach.
In conclusion, designing a new bathroom requires you to balance design with the essentials to create the perfect space. You need to ask yourself the question of what is more important and what you are trying to achieve with your new bathroom; a modern style or a practical design? It’s important to explore all your options. Why not come and speak to our expert designers, discuss your ideas and requirements and we’ll help design and build your brand-new bathroom.
