You might be forgiven for thinking that today’s modern bathrooms are a recent invention, but you would be wrong. Way back in Egyptian, Roman and ancient Greek days, bathrooms were lavish affairs. They combined good plumbing and a great deal of luxury. But centuries later we once again are considering the bathroom as a place of healing, cleansing and a refreshing place for relaxation. Of course there are the other functions.
In recent years we have taken great interest in this room for enjoyment not just a room for placing bathroom fittings. Today there is a vast array of fittings available for you to choose from therefore it is very important to consider the layout of your new bathroom wisely, especially if you are starting from scratch. Architects Belfast always put a lot of deep thought into bathroom design, while assisting clients with architectural services. When deciding the on the bathroom layout the following questions should be answered:
- How much space do you have?
- How much do you want to spend?
- Do you want a bathroom that is practical and hygienic or luxurious?
- What fittings do you want? For example – bath, shower, toilet, bidet, wash basins etc.
In addition to the above, water proofing is very important as there tends be a lot of water splashed about in bathrooms. For this reason careful selection for wall and floor finishes is imperative. Wall and floor tiles for example are a great choice. They are expensive but when installed they will last for many years. Again a wide selection of colours and patterns are available to choose from. Some people think they are cold and clinical, but this is not so. Floors can have below tile heating elements so that they are warm to walk on. Sharp tile edges around windows etc can be softened with plants and numerous fluffy towels again in many colours. Your imagination can run wild when it comes to tiling from large tiles, small tiles, mosaics, inlaid borders to colour coded edge trims. Showers can be arranged for example into wet areas using tiles and special drainage systems.
When selecting bathroom fittings energy conservation should be also considered by using the latest water saving techniques for WCs and showers.
Consider the above ideas and you will end up with a great looking, functional bathroom.