| Designing a bathroom is the most crucial yet the | | | | finish. |
| most enjoyable and challenging part. There are | | | | As soon as you come up with your budget for |
| number of factors to consider before the actual | | | | designing a bathroom, start looking for extensive |
| construction begins. It is ideal to start making a | | | | style ideas. Then decide on the specific mood you |
| sketch - a bird's eye view scale is recommended. | | | | want your bathroom to set. Use lighter colors for an |
| When it comes to remodeling an old bathroom, start | | | | energetic mood or darker ones for a cozy look. The |
| first by copying the existing design and begin | | | | finishing materials, fixtures, accessories and storage |
| analyzing the things that need to be relocated or | | | | details shall be next on the list. Keep it simple when |
| replaced. In your layout, consider the actual size of | | | | choosing sinks, faucets, tubs, cabinets and other |
| the bathroom - from floor to ceiling - and convert it | | | | fittings to make it easy to clean. Choose between a |
| to smaller measurements or make representations of | | | | shiny chrome, brass or brushed pewter with mid-tone |
| the actual sizes. Say, from square foot to square inch | | | | neutral colors as the colors last longer or a |
| on your sketch. Include therein the wall details, the | | | | light-colored neutral to give a spacious look. Indulge in |
| distance from the wall to toilet and sink, the location | | | | your way of styling. Start choosing the colors and |
| of windows and doors as well as the placement of | | | | patterns you love for your wall coverings. |
| electrical outlets, switches and fixtures. This would | | | | To finalize your scheme on designing a bathroom, |
| help you visualize and come up with the exact | | | | begin making your bathroom's layout. You may |
| measurements, correct placements, ideal spaces and | | | | choose from a one-walled bathroom, an L-shaped |
| right sizes for the fixtures needed. | | | | bathroom, a corridor bathroom or a U-shaped |
| Once the layout is ready, seek a plumber's advice | | | | bathroom. Cut out cardboard's to represent the |
| regarding the proper placement of the mechanical | | | | chosen fixtures. Lay the templates over your new |
| systems. This is to ensure that the drain and pipes | | | | layout then trace the areas or components that |
| are in the correct areas and to make the bathroom | | | | cannot be moved. Then start visualizing and planning |
| easy to repair when a problem occurs. Next is to | | | | for possible changes. Position and reposition your tub |
| consult an electrician on the electrical equipment | | | | to compare placements and come up with an easy |
| needed as well as the ideal placements of lights. Once | | | | access. Next, place the towel rack against the wall |
| you are able to obtain the necessary details, you | | | | nearest to the tub followed by a sliding door if you |
| may now start peeking on your budget, which would | | | | need one. Lastly, locate the sink and vanity cabinets. |
| be your basis for the type of materials to be bought | | | | If you wish, consult a professional designer to help |
| that includes tiling, painting, lighting and fixtures to | | | | you out. Once ready, let the construction begin. |