10 things to know when planning your bathroom
Homebuilding & Renovating|February 2022
Creating a bathroom is no small task, but with the right insight you can achieve a space that is beautiful, functional and enduring
JENNIFER GRIMBLE
10 things to know when planning your bathroom

Bathrooms are commonly one of the tightest spaces in the home, but this high-traffic area plays an important role in daily life. Perfect the design and you’ll have a stylish and efficient space that is a pleasure to use, but get the details wrong and you could end up with a bathroom rife with issues. That’s why it pays to do some research and dig a little deeper.

As well as the basics, like layout and finishes, it’s essential to consider some key areas early on. Water pressure, for example, is one important aspect to factor in — don’t take it for granted that the shower you want will work with your heating and hot water system. And you can’t just hang wall-hung sanitaryware to any wall. So, to help keep your project and budget on track, here are 10 things you might not get told about when planning a bathroom redesign!

1 Be mindful of water pressure

You might be considering an immersive rainfall shower with body jets or steam functionality, but could your current heating and hot water system cope with such a powerful installation? In order to find out, you’ll need to liaise with a plumber to establish whether your boiler or water tank needs to be upgraded. “To get the maximum performance out of your basin, bath and shower, you must check the water pressure before making a purchase,” says Ben Bryden, sales and marketing director at RAK Ceramics. “If they fail to match up, you run the risk of taps running slowly, or the hot and cold water running at different flow rates.”

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