Heritage 2023
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GET THE KNOW-HOW
Room to improve
Planning the space
Whether you’re upgrading an existing bathroom or putting in an ensuite, our expert tips will help make the most of any size space.
Most of our showroom partners offer a design service that will bring your bathroom ideas to life. From help with design options, to installation and maintenance advice, our specialist retailers are the experts when it comes to bathroom design. But here are some things you might want to consider before planning your visit.
Installing a new suite is a chance to evaluate where everything is positioned. If pipework isn’t in the right place, it can be moved. This can add time and cost to a project, but it can be practical if the original layout of the bathroom fundamentally doesn’t work. In large bathrooms, think about freestanding furniture. Chairs are a great way to soften hard surfaces of bathroom fittings and add comfort. E nsuites are an extension of the bedroom. The door will often be open and viewable from the bed, so choose materials and a colour scheme that will match so both spaces coordinate well. A box room makes a great ensuite, which can be achieved with a connecting door. F or small spaces, wall-hung units are ideal as they save precious floor space. A freestanding vanity unit is a good choice for families as they offer masses of storage as well as countertop space. F or cloakrooms, choose only essentials. Make a sink a feature with a beautiful mirror above it and excellent storage below. It may seem counter- intuitive, but a large vanity unit will make a room feel bigger, and more usable. See page 60 for ideas. If planning to extend upwards into an attic space, consider the layout of the bathroom and the positions above a drainage floor below.
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Think about the function of your bathroom before you decide on style, bearing in mind where existing plumbing is for essentials such as the toilet, basin, shower or bath. This will all help with the room plan and what fits in the space. Identify storage needs and consider the type of furniture you want to incorporate. Add this to your floor plan, trying different options before committing to a final design. Our showroom partners have design tools to help or use our online 3D bathroom planner to map out your space.
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Consider water pressure and flow. This is fundamental before choosing a shower system. Our retail partners or Customer Service team can advise on what products will work best for your boiler type. Also, think about what plumbing is required for underfloor heating or radiators at this point too. If you would like a wall-hung toilet a special frame and plumbing will need to be fitted behind a stud/false wall. Lighting requirements need to be thought about at an early stage. What type of lighting would you like? Wall lights for tasks, low level lighting for mood? What wiring is required? This will need to be built into the walls. Also, consider electrics for shaver sockets and towel rails now. Choose materials carefully. Durability, aesthetics, and cost are all factors. Choose non-porous tiles that can cope with wet conditions and think about what colour grouting you would like. Darker colours will show less dirt. When painting walls, choose a water-resistant eggshell finish or bathroom paint that is suited to wet room environments. What style do you want? This will inform the products you choose and the finishes. It’s a good idea to think ahead. Will it stand the test of time?
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Draw it up
Using a sheet of A4 graph paper make a sketch of your bathroom’s floor layout. Mark out any doors, windows, radiators, and existing plumbing. Don’t forget to mark which way the door opens. By having a layout, it makes it easier for big plumbing decisions to be made, for instance, the toilet needs to be placed within easy access of the waste pipe and will dictate how everything else is arranged. Pick a starting point and work clockwise, measuring the height of the room too, plus any other vertical distances so the whole room is mapped. Online planners will help give shape to ideas, which you can take to the planning stage, or draw by hand. Turn to page 184 for blank graph paper to get started.
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FIND A SHOWROOM Located across the UK, our specialist Heritage retailers provide expert guidance and help to bring bathroom ideas to life. Visit heritagebathrooms.com to find the Heritage retailer closest to you.
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