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a plan










                   Like any complicated project, it’s always best to start with a plan.
                   You don’t have to have all your ideas figured out—you just need to
                   decide on some basic parameters around things like your bathroom’s
                   size, usage, style and budget.

                   The following will help you and your family get your ideas, preferences and
                   expectations down on paper to make decision making far easier!




                   1.   Use of your bathroom; how you plan to use your   4.   Define your water pressure.
                      bathroom will help you choose the right fixtures.
                                                                       Mains pressure        Low/unequal pressure
                       High-traffic area – look for high-quality fixtures
                         in basic designs                        5.   How big is your bathroom?

                       Luxury retreat – splurge on a few key high-end                m
                                                                                      2
                         items
                       Low-use guest bathroom – choose simple,   6.   Set your budget; the first step is always to get
                         timeless fixtures                          a quote from a plumber—they’re generally happy
                                                                    to do that for free. Note down what you think
                       Rental/do up for sale – choose cost effective   you have to spend.
                         options in fashion-forward designs
                                                                 Basic bathrooms, no changes to pipes and waste
                    2.   Design style; choose yours.             $

                         Classic              Modern             Tiling shower ($5-6k)
                         Edgy                 Cottage            $

                   3.    Finish; choose the look you’d prefer in your    Add more for luxury features and fixtures
                      tapware and fixtures.
                                                                 $
                         Silver               White
                                                                 7.   What heating and ventilation will you need?
                         Brass                Wood look              Wall mounted heater    Extractor fan

                         Chrome               Stone                    Heat lamp             Underfloor heating
                         Brushed steel        Black
                                                                       Heated towel rail

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