Tiles come in ceramic, glass, natural stone, porcelain and clay, so research the
looks and benefits of each option before making your choice.
Storage space
A bathroom with insufficient storage space is impractical and cluttered, so
make sure you’ve got ample room for all the toiletries, towels and other odds
and ends you need to store in your bathroom. Vanity cabinets, shelves and
drawers are the obvious places to keep your items so they don’t clutter up the
rest of your bathroom, but there’s plenty more you can do to maximise
storage space. There’s a huge range of clever internal hardware options
available to cleverly use the available space, while a recessed niche built into
the shower cavity is great for storing shampoos, soaps and the like. Even
installing a simple ledge-style shelf can help keep the vanity top free of mess.
Lighting
Last but certainly not least, don’t overlook the importance of lighting in
creating a welcoming and refreshing space. The bathroom is one area of the
house where it’s important to be able to see clearly, but where you can also
relax in comfort if that’s what you feel like doing. Whether you’re looking for
soft LED down lighting, a feature pendant that stands out or simply the
warmth of natural illumination, include lighting considerations in your initial
renovation plan. Light fixtures will obviously need to be moisture-proof and
capable of standing up to life in your bathroom, while you may also want to
consider heat lamps if you live in a cold area. One other thing to remember
when choosing lighting is energy usage - the right choices can make a
noticeable difference to your power bill.
VII.
DIY Or Professional
If you’re keen to save as much money as possible on your bathroom
renovation, you may want to consider a DIY project. While this lets you take
control of your bathroom renovation, it’s always wise to think about your
options before going the DIY route as bathroom renovations can become
complicated very quickly.