Is your bathroom a bright and airy sanctuary, or a dull and dreary dungeon? If the later is more applicable, you likely have considered a bathroom remodeling project at one time or another. A newly remodeled bathroom with updated style choices and improvements in form and function is one of the best investments you can make in your home. While the project can be daunting, it shouldn’t have to be. With a better understanding of the fundamentals of bathroom design, you’ll be in a better position to take the leap.

Here are some insights from the bathroom design professionals at Budget Construction Company that will help you better understand the key points to address when designing a new bathroom for your home:

Function

Often, homeowners deciding to move forward with a bathroom remodeling project are doing so to improve the function of the space. A new shower system, or a whirlpool tub, is desired. Maybe more storage and counter space is needed. It’s important to get what you want out of the project in terms of functionality, and defining your functional requirements upfront will you determine what’s possible, and what adjustments to the existing layout and infrastructure are required to accommodate the improvements you desire.

Layout

Pay close attention to the existing floor plan, as it will define both the spatial and functional possibilities, and limitations. If you are sticking to the constraints of an existing space, the layout will be defined, and will help guide your choices when it comes to tubs, showers, sinks, toilets and accessories. If we are needing to modify the layout of an existing space to accommodate functional improvements, the floor plan will prove useful in guiding the demolition and construction of walls, as well as the installation of any electrical, plumbing and ventilation infrastructure that may be required to complete the project.

Lighting

Infrastructure aside, it’s important that your bathroom is well lit, both from an aesthetic point of view, and to promote ease of use and safety. How much natural light will the space take in, and what areas of the require the most light? Is adding or enlarging a window an option? Where will the access points be placed? Is mood lighting an option you are considering, in which case, dimmers are needed? Simple questions seemingly, but important to consider when planning your bathroom remodeling project.

Style

Finally, and what we tend to think of most when initiating a bathroom remodeling project, the style choices you make for the new space will finish the project, and complete the enhanced aesthetic you desire for your new bathroom. Selecting the perfect toilet, tub and shower, colors for the walls, tile for the floors, a vanity, sinks, and fixtures, all the way down to the decorations to be included, will complete the design planning required prior to beginning the construction phases of your project. With functional requirements and limitations fully defined, you will have a good guide of what can and can’t be included at this point. Working with a professional bathroom designer to get ideas, and to ensure the individual style choices you make all come together in a complimentary manner is highly recommended.

The bathroom design process is one of the most important aspects of the entire project, as we essentially are planning all of the form, function, and style details for the newly remodeled bathroom. The decisions we make during this process will dictate the construction requirements for the project, as well as the help us define the costs, and the time lines for which the project can be completed.

At Budget Construction Company, we are bathroom design and remodeling professionals. We have extensive experience consulting with and guiding clients through the bathroom design process that we have developed in-house to ensure our clients have the best possible experience, and get the possible results. For a free consultation, and to begin your bathroom remodeling project with Budget Construction Company, contact us today.