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Waterproofing – A Primer
Waterproofing prior to renovation of a bathroom is of vital importance. However, problems can arise in older homes, where some areas were not successfully waterproofed. You could either choose to remove tiles and waterproof and re-tile, or to waterproof with tiles in situ. Many different methods of overcoming other leakages are available, all with different applications and all with guarantees.
Cost efficiency and the extent of the problem should be the major factors in your final decision.
· Storage: Vanity drawers allow more accessible storage than doors where items are hard to reach on deep shelves. You could also consider hanging a large, shallow pantry-style cabinet on an unused wall, and relocate your towel bar as a door handle if your wall space is limited.
· Lighting: Lighting contrasts often make the space look bigger. Indirect glowing lights, also called coves, emit light through a hidden source to provide a soft, warm glow to the bathroom.
· Mirror & Window: Warm fluorescent vertical wall sconces provide you with even lighting on your face—essential for applying cosmetics or shaving. In the daytime, keep dressings and blinds open to provide plenty of natural light.
3. Style & Decorating Trends
Three of the most popular styles – country, contemporary, and traditional
– can be expressed through a bathroom's colours, fixtures, and fine details.
However, you must be sure that you are comfortable with the chosen decoration
style and that it corresponds with your overall perception of the house. The
challenge of modern bathrooms is to create a simple and pared down space without
making it look cold and sterile. You could incorporate some of these elements
to add warmth to your new bathroom:
· Wood & Natural Materials: Wood, with its unique qualities of warmth and colour, adds richness and quality to any bathroom.
· Contrast & Texture: Bathrooms are typically
filled with hard, shiny fixtures and surfaces. By introducing texture and contrasting
materials, you can add visual interest and warmth to your new bathroom.
Common Pitfalls
You can avoid the following common bathroom renovation problems and pitfalls by simply planning ahead and consulting professional bathroom designers/tradespeople where appropriate.
1) Organising tradespeople in incorrect order. This results in skipped stages, revisits, extra work and costs.
2) Planning redesigns without taking into consideration crucial basics, such as cavity space, concrete walls/floors/ceilings, existing plumbing and circuitry, etc.
3) Buying fittings or fixtures without consulting the relevant trade professionals, thereby resulting in unsuitable choices.