This article offers the homeowner useful information for family bathroom design and layout.
It can be tough raising a large family and if everyone is using the same bathroom, the time to renovate is sooner rather than later. Of course, you could just replace a few things, but if you have the budget, a complete change is a much better option; nothing is set in stone, you can take that floorspace and do with it what you wish.
Here are a few pointers when designing a family bathroom.
Think Heavy Duty
If 5 people are using a bathroom space and that includes a couple of teenagers, you need heavy duty and best quality materials, fixtures and fittings. Good quality granite or marble is recommended with high use bathrooms; talk to a bathroom shop in Weybridge or your local bathroom designer about family bathrooms and see what he or she comes up with. Stone is an ideal material for a high traffic bathroom, which is easy to keep clean and is maintenance-free.
Bespoke Storage
You are going to need all the storage space you can find for a family bathroom, and you may want to use a joiner to create cupboards and shelving to make good use of recesses. Once the bathroom designer knows the theme, he or she can design perfect storage solutions and make good use of hooks and the door interior; as many as 4 towel racks can be incorporated into the space, so everyone has towel space. Google Images can show you hundreds of great storage options for a family bathroom if you are lacking design inspiration.
Underfloor Heating
No one likes that cold walking experience first thing in the morning and with a dry underfloor heating jacket between the joists, you can enjoy a warm barefoot walking experience in sub-zero temperatures. If you have central heating, a plumber can create a network of pipes under the floor and hook that up to the main central heating, giving you a warm floor that can be turned off in the summer. This is one luxury that the whole family will appreciate; you won’t regret adding underfloor heating to the list.
Think Functionality
Have a family meeting and talk about bathroom designs, specifically looking at appliances and products that different family members use, and create enough worktop space with storage underneath. Teenager girls have so much stuff, which might have to be reviewed, depending on how much space you have. If, for example, you are not happy with the basin placement, a bit of plumbing and you could relocate the vanity, or put the shower in the corner. Wall-mounted storage is a great way to use every square foot of the available space; take a look at the units on show at your local bathroom store and you’re sure to find something suitable.
Free Professional Design
When you order the items from a bathroom store, they have an in-house designer who is dedicated to creating unique bathroom spaces for customers. They know all about the demands on a family bathroom and with your input, the perfect bathroom design awaits. If you are planning on doing the work yourself, the supplier will deliver to your home, otherwise you can make use of their installation service.
Longevity is definitely something you want from your new bathroom and that comes with using top brands for all bathroom furniture, with top-quality materials that stand the test of time. Start by measuring up the space and drive to your local bathroom showroom. With a firm budget in mind, you can create a functional bathroom with an attractive look.
All work is under warranty and with top brands on sale at affordable prices, you can create the bathroom of your dreams.
