All About Bathroom Design: Our Top 4 Professional Tips
We love a good bathroom renovation project! We know how transformative an update to this key space in your home can be. Whether it’s a tiny powder room or a principal ensuite, bathroom design projects have a ton of nuance! We’re sharing our top 4 professional design tips to keep in mind when thinking about a bathroom design project.
1- Function first, then style
Our number one priority when looking at a bathroom update is functionality. When working with often compact spaces, creating a functional bathroom layout is our top priority. Having all of the key components in the right place can make all the difference in the world when it comes to a successful finished product.
2 - go custom when you can
Stating the obvious here - but the vanity is one of the most important elements in your bathroom. We advocate for going custom with this piece when you can. A custom vanity solution can really elevate your space as well as provide the best storage solution possible for your specific needs. Do you have an extensive cosmetics collection? Design deep drawers with organizational inserts to keep things tidy. No linen closet? Design additional full height storage to tuck away towels and other items. Beyond the functional benefits, a custom vanity will give you maximum design flexibility in terms of stain or paint finish as well as countertop options. All of the pros aside, sometimes custom is just not in the budget! When this is the case we often source from The Vanity Store. They are Canadian made, amazing quality and have a wide variety of sizes and finishes.
3 - know when to splurge and when to save
We understand the reality of working within a budget! Bathroom renovations can be very costly, therefore we always look for ways to help save our clients from spending unnecessarily. Here are our suggestions on where to splurge and where to save:
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Fixtures - We always suggest investing in quality plumbing fixtures. This will pay dividends in avoiding issues down the road as well as adding true value should you choose to sell your home.
In-Floor Heating - A nice luxury to have if the budget allows.
Vanity - See reasons above!
Glass Shower Enclosure - We always advocate for installing a custom frameless shower enclosure to achieve an elevated look.
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Tiles - While you can certainly splurge here, there are many affordable and stylish porcelain and ceramic tile options on the market, especially if you are looking to keep it simple.
Lighting - Lighting is one of our favourite design elements to work with, however you don’t have to break the bank. Choosing one statement fixture like an interesting vanity sconce while keeping everything else simple can save you money.
Accessories - Good design doesn’t have to be over the top expensive! There are many cost effective sources for interesting accessories. A few of our favourites are VdeV Maison, Rug & Weave and Wyrth.
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