Every Designer We Asked Agreed - Avoid These Mistakes When Planning Your Bathroom Layout

"Planning a bathroom renovation isn't a quick or easy task - and it definitely isn't cheap! Investing in a new bathroom will probably be one of the most costly things you do for your home, so you really want to make sure you get it right the first time. The most important thing to do? Carefully consider the layout of your bathroom, as plumbing is usually one of the most difficult and costly things to change."

"More often than not, it's the finer, most simple details that we tend to overlook. But these tiny tweaks can have the biggest impact. Melissa Urdang Bodie, co-founder of Melissa & Miller Interiors in London, says that the one thing she sees being overlooked most often is "easy access to dry (or warm, even better!) towels near the shower." Whether you plan to install a towel bar, hooks, shelving, or a towel rack, just make sure that you can grab them from inside the shower."

Bathroom renovations are costly and require careful planning to avoid expensive changes. Prioritizing the layout minimizes plumbing relocations, which are among the most difficult and costly modifications. Decisions should include which fixtures to include, whether a freestanding vanity or separate shower fits, and whether pipes or drainage must be redirected. Small functional details often get overlooked, especially towel placement and the swing of shower doors. Position towel bars, hooks, or shelving so towels are reachable from inside the shower. Advance planning for plumbing and usability reduces rework and improves daily function.

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