14 tips for designing a bathroom

Before you embark on a new bathroom, give careful thought to every aspect. Our expert guide offers top-to-bottom advice...

- NATASHA BRINSMEAD,

Good bathroom design is not just about deciding whether you would prefer a shower or bath.

Get it right and you'll have a sanctuary-like space you can retreat to. Fail to organise the fundamental elements well and you could end up with a stark and sterile room you can't bear to bathe in.

But when there are lots of decisions to make, from layout to lighting, choosing taps and tiles and wondering which colour you would prefer, how do you get your bathroom design right? With the help of bathroom experts, we've rounded up all the tips and ideas you can take on board to help make your bathroom design feel more manageable. Transform your shower space with our brand new stylish and elegant Kinediva shower tray range

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1 Consider the function

When you're designing a new bathroom, think about how you'd like to use it and have that as a starting point. Whether you're planning a design for a self-build or renovating an existing space, there are key considerations to take into account. Think about who will use the space - the requirements of an en-suite bathroom are very different to those of a family bathroom.

To help you clarify your key objectives, you might like to create a Pinterest board. Write a brief for your space, even if you're not using a bathroom design professional, and make sure that your design meets this brief.

2 Make good lighting a priority

Planning the lighting must be one of the first steps in bathroom design, so the necessary wiring can be done as part of the initial fix stage.