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The bathroom itself is a refuge from the demand of the world and a t=retreat from everyday functional reality. Its purpose revolves around the individual who uses it and in the same way should rely on personality for its initial brief. The bathroom requires a homely blend of lived-in humor and practical objectives.

From scratch

Whether you are working from a brand new set of architectural plans for a new home or are renovating an existing bathroom, it is advisable to have a small sketch of the bathroom in question from which to work. You can make a simple drawing on squared paper, working to a scale. You will need to pinpoint the position of the following essentials:

• The location of the door and which way it will open up
• The size and position of the windows
• The placement of hot and cold water supply
• Electrical fittings
• Boiler
• Position of any existing fitting you wish to retain

Then you will need to decide whether certain aspects of your bathroom are acceptable. For instance, if your existing bathroom retains a lot of condensation, you might want to increase the airing elements, like increasing the size of the windows or installing a ducted fan to alleviate steam build up.

Aspects such as under floor heating and heated towel racks need to be discussed and planned from the outset. Once you have an idea of what you would like, you can settle on a budget. This is likely to restrict your decision making so prioritizing these desirables will help you compromise.

Plumbing

Access to the main stack (or large pipe running down the side to the house) will determine much at the planning stage as all constituent part rely on water supply. Fitting them to the same wall, in a line, with direct access to the plumbing is cost-effective but not always attractive. Toilets, particularly if wall-hung, need to be embedded on a really strong wall as an occupied toilet can be very heavy. You might need to have a plumbing survey done to determine whether your current plumbing supply will be adequate for the potential bathroom. Ascertain whether your current water heater is sufficient for the bathroom's requirements- if you are altering the existing guest loo into a bathroom for the children, the boiler may not be able to keep up with the demand.

Drains & Pipes

Valves

Positioning the parts

Once all your concerns have been looked at together with the plan of the room, the fittings can be positioned for maximum effect. Nowadays more compact fittings can be obtained to really maximize a small area.

A shower is more flexible in its required space and can alleviate a smaller area by making use of a sliding door in stead of an opening one. A bath is usually positioned hard up against a wall on at least two sides, but if space and plumbing permit, it may occupy a more interesting position like in the middle of the bathroom.

Ideally, a WC should occupy its own area, partitioned off from the rest of the bathroom, but often space constrains don't permit this. Try and ensure that the toilet is close to a window for ventilation and place the bidet by its side.

The washbasin area, being the hub of activity might not be able to handle the congestion of a family so if space permits, a second washbasin should be considered. By placing twin basins in a bathroom, the strain on one is eased and couples can enjoy the privilege of "his and hers" areas.

Vessels (Counter Top)

Under Counter Sinks

Pedestal Sinks

Self Rimming

Design component

Like a kitchen, the bathroom is a room that houses many fitted furniture components and therefore needs careful consideration at the design stage. The artful planning of the required elements will eliminate regret and also aid in future renovation or updating of sanitary ware. With the help of competent design professionals, your bathroom can boast beautifully placed and well installed fittings.

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Before approaching the bathroom specialist, however, you should have in mind an idea of the look you wish to achieve as this will dictate a number of things:

• The sanitary ware you choose will need to correspond with the theme as many new models are obviously modern, classic or old world.
• You will need to be able to tell the installer exactly which elements you require, whether you need a bidet or an extra large bath for instance.
• You will need a sketch, if not the actual plan, of the room that will be used to demarcate and allocate space for each fitting.

Organized

Many people demand an efficient space in which to go about their bathroom duties, eliminating the need to become stressed about finding something in the area which they wish to use. The clean and sleek line of a modern bathroom might suit them best, with ample concealed storage facilities in which to keep toiletries. This eliminates nasty clutter and creates a sense of serenity. The use of design elements which are streamlined and simple also allows the eye to move unhindered throughout the room, creating tranquility to the onlooker. Wall fittings aid in the chore of cleaning as well as make the room look bigger. Purposeful decor pieces can then be used to harness attention due to the clean surroundings and thereby also feature an accent color.

After the fact

To create that winning formula once all the fittings have been installed and the walls and floors have been

aid, one needs to accessorize. This entails selecting the fitted components like toilet-roll holder and soap dishes as well as adding vibrancy with colorful or pared down single decor items.

The location and design of storage solutions will enhance the atmosphere within the bathroom. Color choice will determine much of the accessory selection as will the surface and floor textures.

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