So you’re moving into a new space, or you’re keen to spruce up your bathroom to celebrate us moving towards a post-COVID world at long last. How do you go about it and where do you begin? Knowing how to design a bathroom is not a skill that comes naturally to everyone, but by following a few key tips the process can be substantially easier than you might think. For this reason, we wanted to create a guide that offers some of the best bathroom planning advice out there, in order for you to jumpstart the project and start to get excited about what the updated space is going to look like.

Initial Considerations For New Bathroom Design

The first step to efficient bathroom design is to assess your bathroom needs. If it is a shared space (between you and a partner, spouse or bigger family) it makes sense to ask everyone about what might be practical for them. This goes right down to how high dividers should be, whether people are left or right handed and how that affects the experience of actually being in the space. Measure the space to get a sense of exactly what you’re working with, asking the others who will be using it what kind of enhancements they might enjoy, as well as design options that spark their interest. 

Efficient Planning For Smaller Spaces

Most bathroom spaces are smaller than they were a few decades ago, so knowing how to make the most out of the space even if it is a little cramped is an important part of designing something worthwhile. Explore smaller baths or showers if possible, and factor in multi-use storage spaces that can clear up cabinet and shelf space otherwise. Tiles should fit the room size, especially if you’re going for a more symmetrical design. Just because it’s a small space doesn’t mean you have to forgo creative touches. This can be as simple as adding small ornaments, plants or other finishes that will spark joy for you during the course of the day. 

Additional Design Tips to Keep in Mind

When you’re planning a new bathroom, focus on items that you’re actually going to use. If you’re more of a shower person, you can free up a lot of space by removing a bathtub from the design. Low maintenance materials for the renovation can save you a lot of time and money down the line, so explore ranges of products that market this prominently for the best result. Don’t forget about lighting, which often is the last thing on the list. Adequate lighting matters, and installing a dimmer can really change the mood in the bathroom, especially if you are looking to create a relaxed atmosphere after a long work week. 

Asking The Right Questions

Before making any final decision on how to design your new bathroom, the Bella Bathrooms team can help to answer any questions you may have about getting the most out of the space. You could even go so far as to try our bathroom design (room planner) tool, which will give you a professional view of the project before you start officially. We also supply all kinds of other accessories and products that can finish off the space nicely, and are here to help inspire creativity, so you walk away with the best possible end result for your specific needs.