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Why Bathe?
By
Smarter Bathrooms
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We bathe for a whole range of reasons: to relax, for invigoration, for pleasure, for comfort, and perhaps simply out a desire to immerse ourselves in an elemental, natural state, where once again we are weightless, floating and cocooned, in water. Whatever your reason, this guide will start you down the path of escaping to a beautiful bathroom….
Provided you follow some simple rules, drawing up an accurate scale plan is not hard.
First:make a rough freehand sketch of the area in question, noting the position of existing features, such as windows and doors. Take basic
measurements and label the sketch. Make sure you choose one system of measurement and stick to it. Measurements must be accurate so
buy a steel tape from your local hardware store.
Second: Transfer the information to graph paper, using a scale rule and a sharp pencil. Include the position of power points, light fixtures and
fans. Don’t forget to indicate which way the door opens. If you are updating an existing bathroom and intend to keep everything in the same place (by far the cheapest option) you should draw in all the fixtures like sinks baths showers etc. If you are creating a new layout, one way of visualizing new layout is to make paper cutouts of the fixtures and try different layout options on your scale plan. There are some websites too with design tools on them which are quite useful.
As bathrooms are usually small spaces, the bathroom layout is usually a compromise of some description. You have to make a decision early on
in the process what is important to you. A large shower, lots of storage space, lots of room on the floor or a luxurious deep bath which you can
stretch out in. If the answer to these questions is all of the above, you will present some challenges for your bathroom designer!
Even if you intend to seek professional advice from a bathroom renovator, an interior designer or an
architect, it is a good idea to draw up an initial floor plan yourself. This will give you an idea of how much you can fit into the area and also double as a briefing guide when seeking further help.
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