Planning Your Custom Bathroom: What To Know

Your dream bathroom doesn’t have to be a fantasy, find out everything you need to know to make your perfect custom bathroom a reality. 

Tired of your current bathroom? Maybe it just isn’t your style, and you really need something that’s better suited to you. If so, then you may want to consider planning a whole new custom bathroom remodel, in which case you should put it together with your needs in mind.

It’s so exciting to do, as you’ll have a bathroom that’s designed around you and what you want in a bathroom. It’s a big job though, so you need to be prepared. Here’s what you need to know before you start on that custom bathroom remodel.

Understand The Purpose Of Your Custom Bathroom

This sounds like a strange thing to say at first. It’s a bathroom; you know what its purpose is. However, there are all kinds of bathrooms. There are main family bathrooms, powder rooms, master bedroom bathrooms, and so on. What kind of bathroom are you hoping to change up?

It would help if you thought about what needs to change in that bathroom. Will it be changing purpose, such as becoming the main bathroom when it wasn’t before? If so, you’ll need to change some things up and think about how you use the space.

Consider What’s Already There

In your bathroom, take a look at what you already have. Everyone is different, so they’ll need something different from that space. Is there anything here that you want to keep? For example, if the fittings are in the best possible places, then you won’t need to change that and therefore change the plumbing, too.

You may decide that everything needs to come out and be rearranged, and that works too. You’ll need to plan how you’ll change that bathroom around to make the most of the space you have.

Understand what needs to stay and what needs to go, and you’ll know what you’ll need to do to make that bathroom perfect.

Work Out How Much Space You Have

It’s so easy to come up with all kinds of exciting ideas for your bathroom, but you do need to have the space for it. Taking measurements now is crucial. Would you have space for that walk-in shower, or would it make the bathroom too cramped? Knowing this now will make planning so much easier.

Have A Budget In Mind

If you’re looking to do a custom bathroom remodel, you’ll need to have a budget for doing so. It’s very easy to get excited about what you can do to your bathroom and start splurging. That way, you’ll spend way more than you meant to, and that’s what leads to regret.

Instead, work out what you can afford to spend on your bathroom and stick to that budget. You will need to make some adjustments to your plan to fit into that budget, but that way, you’ll only spend what you can afford.

Also, it’s a good idea to have some emergency cash set aside too. That way, if anything goes wrong, you can easily put it right without the emergency eating into your budget.

Think About What You Can Do Yourself

The bathroom is the DIY fan’s biggest challenge, but it is something you can take on, to some extent. Think about what you could do yourself if you’re looking to save money, and be honest with yourself. Could you handle tiling or painting the walls, for example? If you keep the existing cabinetry, perhaps you could paint the doors to match the new look.

Remember that some things are always best left to the professionals. Plumbing and electrics are two excellent examples of this.

Pick Your Materials

The materials you use in your custom bathroom remodel are so important, as they need to withstand water. When looking at materials, especially for your walls and floor, they need to be waterproof. Ceramic and porcelain tiles, for example, are excellent at repelling water. Wooden planks, on the other hand, will look good but will not repel water.

Choose materials that are hard-wearing and long-lasting, so you can be sure that you’re picking the right ones for your bathroom.

Don’t Forget Ventilation in Your Custom Bathroom

Ventilation is crucial in any bathroom. Without it, water has no way to escape the atmosphere. That leads to issues like mold and dampness, which are unsightly and cause health hazards.

It’s also vital because you don’t want to spend all this money on a custom bathroom remodel only to ruin it with excessive moisture. If your current ventilation system isn’t cutting it, look into how it could be improved to keep moisture out as much as possible.

There are lots of exciting modern options for bathroom fans to draw that hot, moist air out. They can be on motion sensors, have one hour timers, or have a dehumidistat. That way, they’ll work on drawing that air out whenever it senses it.

Maximize The Space

One of the reasons you’re remodeling your bathroom is that there isn’t enough space there right now. If the bath was just in a different position or the shower wasn’t so large, you could fit more in.

On this note, think about how you can maximize all the space in the room. For example, you can use a pedestal sink rather than a cabinet to open up that space or use glass doors on showers to let the light through. There’s also the option to put a cabinet or towel rack above the toilet if you don’t have a lot of space for them elsewhere.

Think About The Future of Your Custom Bathroom 

Obviously, you’re planning your bathroom remodel for you, but remember that you may, at some point, want to sell the house. As such, that bathroom needs to be attractive to prospective buyers. You’ll need to find a midpoint between a style that’s truly your own and something that helps buyers imagine themselves living in that property.

With these tips, you’ll be able to plan out the perfect bathroom remodel for you. Put some time into thinking about what you really need from your bathroom and how you’ll accomplish this. That way, you’ll have the perfect bathroom.