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There's more to renovating your bathroom than you realise

So you have made the decision to renovate your
bathroom...
It's an exciting time with a multitude of possibilities.
No doubt you've got at least one Pinterest board dedicated to the
cause, plus a stack of magazines and mood boards ready to provide
inspiration. But where do you even begin?
When it comes to
renovating your bathroom, there are always the obvious requirements.
You will need a new toilet, basin and bath. They're pretty much a
given, although there is a lot of flexibility in your design choices
and how you choose to space them out. You may be able to move
everything around to gain more space, or you might want to add or
remove an item (for example, a bath or shower) to gain extra room.
These key fixtures and fittings will dictate the overall
style of the room; for example, if you choose ornate and elaborate
designs, you'll likely be looking for something more vintage and
rustic overall. If you pick something very sleek and modern, you'll
probably be after a minimalistic, industrial or art deco space.
However, while thinking about these aspects of your bathroom is
important, they're not the only things you need to consider
design-wise.



Bathroom Walls
There are three key decisions to make when it
comes to how your walls are going to look. Are you going to opt for
panels, tiles or plastered walls? When it comes to bathroom
panels, you may find they're referred to by a number
of names - these include bathroom
wall boards, wall panelling, splash backs and splash
panels. Ultimately, they're ideal for any room that is regularly
exposed to water and can help protect the walls.
They're
quick and easy to install, cost-effective and easy to clean. Panels
tend to be made from transparent glass (which allows patterns,
texture or colour underneath to show through), frosted glass or
coloured acrylic. The latter can help to add a bold feature wall to
the room and give a very modern, art deco aesthetic to the space –
see our guide to wall panels for more information.
Bathroom
tiles have more design possibilities and can help to
create a very classic, modern, luxurious and opulent space. They can
add texture and colour to a room, for example by combining different
shades of natural stone or patterned ceramic together. You can also
add mosaics.
For the best of both worlds, you could combine
tiles and panelling together - for example, adding the panels in wet
areas such as inside the shower or around the bath. This would help
with making the space easier to maintain and care for. You could then
add the tiles on the remaining areas, or keep them bare with
plastered walls plus a quality bathroom paint. Plastering your walls
and painting them would be the most cost-effective solution and
offers a lot of design flexibility.



Bathroom Ceiling & Lighting
There
are lots of ways in which you can add texture and interest to a room
through the ceiling. This includes using ceiling
panels or cladding. These can be made from a number of
materials including UPVC and plastic. They hold many benefits over
traditional plastered ceilings, including being quick and easy to
install. They also don't require painting, don't absorb steam and
water, which can lead to damage, and are much easier to clean than
plaster.
In addition to these, lighting makes a big difference
to how a bathroom feels. Choose from wall
lighting, ceiling
lights and recessed or flush downlights, depending on
your room. UPVC ceilings work well with recessed LED downlights or
spotlights, which need to be IP44, IP45 and IP65 rated when being
used in bathrooms, wet rooms and over showers. Opt for something
simple and minimalistic or add some glamour with a crystal drop
bathroom chandelier.



Bathroom Flooring
Your floor is a great place to bring the whole
design of your room together and transform a space. It is important
for it to be practical, though; carpet, for example, is never a great
idea as it holds moisture, is hard to clean and can easily stain.
Tiled floors are always best, although can be slippy and cold. It is,
therefore, a good idea to add underfloor
heating, which helps to keep floors warm but also
dries up water quicker.
Another option is vinyl bathroom
flooring, which is anti-slip and water resistant. It
is highly durable and really easy to maintain, making it a practical
and safe solution. You can also opt for a number of different
designs, which will help to transform your space.
At
RubberDuck
Bathrooms, we can help you on your way to getting the
bathroom of your dreams. Browse the site or contact us today to get
started.