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How To Organise A Bathroom Renovation

Posted on October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

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Organising a bathroom renovation can sometimes be a logistical nightmare. It requires a lot of moving around and thinking about where things should go. In the worst cases, it can take over the entire house, preventing you from living in your property the way you want. 

That’s where this post can help. It looks at some of the ways you can organise your bathroom renovation and get what you want from the room. It explains how you can keep everything tidy and make the most of your existing living space without having to go and live in a hotel while renovators come in and do the work. 

Ask If You Require A Professional Builder

The first step is to ask whether you need a professional builder. Is there someone who can help you create the bathroom of your dreams, or can you do it yourself? 

Usually, when it comes to bathrooms, builders are the way to go. That’s because you need people with skills, like the ability to tile and fit the proper plumbing. 

You can, of course, learn these yourself, but that takes time. And when it comes to your bathroom, you only have one shot. Trying to do it alone isn’t always an option. 

Sometimes, it’s a good idea to use a builder for some elements of the renovation and do the rest yourself. This approach can be an excellent way to save money if you’re on a budget. 

Find Out Whether You Need Storage

The next step is to ask whether you need storage for all the items you’ll take out of your bathroom. If you have a lot of vanities or units you want to keep (like the bath), you may need to keep these elsewhere instead of storing them in your home. Getting them out of the way makes it more straightforward for renovators to come in and reimagine your interior space. 

Choose The Right Builder

If you decide you need a builder (which is the case in most bathroom renovations), then pick the right one. Find someone who appeals to your requirements and can deliver on your expectations. 

When choosing someone, make sure they have the necessary skills to perform the renovation properly. Look for people who have an understanding of the bathroom work you want to carry out. 

Builders will usually provide a portfolio of work on their websites, so use these to see if they’ve created bathrooms in the style you want. 

Plan The Layout

Finally, when planning a bathroom, consider the position of the toilet, the bath and the other elements in the room. The simplest renovations are where these elements remain the same, but your redesign might call for a different approach. 

Use markings on the floors and walls to show where you want everything to go to ensure it all physically fits within the space. Think about the location of dormer windows, alcoves, sloping ceilings and so on. These can get in the way of shower cubicles. 

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Hi, I'm Clare. A former Nanny and Mother of 2 - Emmy (born February 2010) and Harry (born October 2012). We are Essex based and share our adventures and misadventures of a busy crazy life.

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