Installing a Second Bathroom in Your Home

If you want to add value to your house or simply need more space because your family is growing adding a powder room, wash room or second bathroom is a great place to start, and it doesn't have to be as expensive as you may think.

Firstly before starting the full design of your new bathroom you should consult a specialist even if its only to find out where your water pipes are and the electrics. As well as this they will be able to let you know about any water regulations and the kind of products you should be buying for a domestic property.

Make The Most of Your New Bathroom Space

To get your perfect bathroom you need to think about what you want to get from the space and when planning where to put each item think about how much space you need to leave between each fixture.

You may need to move windows, doors or even walls to get your final product. Also be aware that electrical wiring, plumbing and drains may need to be altered, this is where the advice of a professional would come in extremely useful.

You not only need to make sure you have enough room for desired fixtures, but you should also ensure there is enough room through the door ways and any corridors you'll have to bring the items through before reaching the bathroom.

Plan Your Bathroom Fully

Plan everything in advance for example, make sure that you can get to potential problem areas such as toilet cisterns. You may consider installing removable panels in these areas rather then sealing them behind the wall. Also take into consideration the type of tub you will be using because some specialty tubs require you to be able to have access to the power box.

When you come to decorate your new bathroom it's dependant on the style of the rest of your house, whether it's for children or if its en-suite from your bedroom. If it's for children you may want to make the decoration slightly brighter and more fun looking, whereas if it's an en-suite bathroom you could carry the decoration from your room through into the bathroom.

Research What Utilities you Need

Think about and research what utilities you want to include. You should make sure the lighting is bright and even throughout the room. When it comes to heating your bathroom many homeowners are choosing to install radiant floor heating in the bathroom. You can save yourself extra time and cost if you decide whether or not you want to install radiant heating beforehand. You should ideally have some kind of ventilation installed as well because this will avoid any complications or damage to the decor due to condensation.

Adding on a new bathroom can be exciting and fun, however, you should keep safety in mind at all times and this is why your best contacting a professional advice before beginning any work.