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2. Get The Space Right

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B&Q Bathroom. Bathroom planning tips and hints

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2. Get The Space Right (Image 2 of 6)

In large bathrooms you must:

Design for the best use of space.
Create a focal point, for example by putting a freestanding bath in the middle of room.
Use screens to divide the space, a partition at the end of a fitted bath will make it feel more intimate.
Install a double sink, so you can share the space practically.
Make sure your heat source is sufficient to keep the room really warm.
Finally, think what else you could use the space for. Could you incorporate an exercise area, a dressing room, a linen cupboard or a laundry area? You need to maximise the use of space to gain maximum profit from your house.

It's a good idea to use your friend's bathrooms or bathrooms in showrooms to check your own plans. You can assess the space you need around fixtures to use them comfortably.

Check the loo is not too close to the opposite wall.
Is there enough room to dry yourself when you get out of the bath?
Make sure you can get comfortable - if your overflow is at one end don't put the radiator at the other.
Can you use the sink and taps without obstruction?
How much space would you gain by re-hanging the door?

Remember: if you're changing the use of a room to a bathroom, you must consider ventilation. Building regulations insist on an extractor fan in all new bathrooms and shower rooms and this needs to be ducted to the outside.>

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