Bathroom design site

Although you might have many bathroom design ideas, the decisive factor will always be your bathroom itself. Even if you have a small bathroom design with simple black and white tiles, a few simple bathroom design ideas such as a carefully placed black bathroom accessory can add contrast and style. Or download a bit of bathroom design software, to help you get a more precise design and vision.

So when designing a bathroom, or briefing a bathroom designer, make sure you are looking at features that are suitable. Small bathroom design is as much of an art as fitting out a larger area.

Bathroom Design Software

Many companies will have bathroom design software so you can get an idea of how certain features and fittings would look in your bathroom. You can also get bathroom design software to use at home, giving you more time and control. There are various applications available which let you create basic floor plans, 3D and CAD designs or even full virtual environments. These will all help you get the most from the space available and create a visual realisation before commitimg time and money.

Bathroom design magazines are another useful way of picking up bathroom design ideas. So if computer software is not your thing then a bathroom design magazine might be a suitable alternative. Specific bathroom design magazines are hard to find so try looking in home design and living magazines, or pick up some bathroom design guides, brochures or magazines from your local bathroom showroom.

If you have scoured the bathroom magazines, interrogated your local bathroom showroom and lost your temper with the bathroom software then perhaps you should consider a bathroom designer. If you haven't got time or the inclination to design one yourself but have the means and desire for a bespoke bathroom then help is at hand in the form of bathroom designers.

It’s not just baths, walk-in showers, toilets and basins that are dependent on the room itself. Size of the bathroom and the light and shade of the room should also inform your choices of things like bathroom tile design and what kind of flooring you choose.

There are also considerations to be made that are dependent of the type of home you have. You will obviously want to shy away from bathroom designs that are out of keeping with the rest of your home. You might not want something traditional, no matter how attractive, if the rest of your home has a much more modern look, and obviously the converse scenario applies too. So try to make sure your ideas for bathroom design reflect the feel of your home.

Small bathrooms

Small bathroom design has become very popular with an ever increasing population and ever decreasing house sizes. So we have included plenty of small bathroom ideas to help you maximize the room you have, from small bathroom suites for expanding families to wet rooms for your city apartments.

Also, you should always bear in mind your living situation. There are certain bathroom design ideas that will be more suitable for families rather than couples or single people. And of course, elderly people have their own special design needs and the type of bath especially will be an important consideration in this area. If you live in a modern city apartment a contemporary bathroom design might be best, but if you live in a country cottage a more traditional bathroom design would be more suitable.

If you’re looking for a bathroom design that will last for some years, try to steer clear of latest fads and fashions. Sometimes, what looks good and stylish today will appear tired and out of touch in just a short space of time. On the other hand, if you like to change designs regularly and have the budget and necessary wealth of bathroom design ideas to do so, feel free to express yourself in the full knowledge that you can always change your mind later on down the line.

Bathroom tile designs

Bathroom tile design will often be an important dimension of your overall bathroom design. With carefully chosen floor tiles and wall tiles you can create bathroom tile designs that will add function and style. Stone floor tiles can be used for earthy rustic effects, high design italian glass tiles will give a stylish modern look to any bath surround or affordable white square tile will give a clean bright surface anywhere in the bathroom. For more bathroom tile ideas visit our bathroom tile design section.

Bathroom Brands

Some bathroom designers and manufacturers have built a reputation for design and quality that attracts people to their range of bathroom designs and suites. Companies such as Royal Doulton have a great history in producing classic bathroom suites and Mereway Bathrooms have made a name by producing some of the best contemporary bathroom furniture and fittings. For a wide range of bathroom suites in traditional and modern designs, it's hard to beat Europe's brand leader Ideal Standard, who's mixture of quality bathroom design, functionality and affordability puts them at the top. So it's no surprise that for some designer labels are just as important when choosing a bathroom suite as when choosing what they wear.

Bathroom Furniture and Fittings

Bathroom furniture and fittings should compliment and enhance your bathroom design whilst adding functionality. A room without a bathroom shower, bathroom sink or basin, bathroom toilet, bathroom vanity units and bathroom furniture can not be called a bath-room.

Oddly your bathroom does not have to include a bath, with showers providing a space saving, economical and environmental alternative. Whatever your choice of bathroom design there will be a shower enclosure, vanity unit or basin to suit your taste.

From your white wooden bathroom cabinet to a retro white plastic bathroom chair choosing the right piece of bathroom furniture is important for design and practical reasons.

Bathroom Accessories

In addition to bathroom furniture, bathroom accessories play an important part in the design and functionality of your bathroom. You can accessorize your bathroom in many ways, chrome bathroom accessories enhance a contemporary bathroom design and gold bathroom accessories add a hint of luxury. Bathroom accessories are also functional, bathroom shower accessories like a shower caddy will hold your shampoo and a bathroom mat can prevent a nasty slip.  Yet the wrong accessory in the wrong colour or material can stand out like a sore thumb, so it is best to give a little thought before picking out your bathroom accessories.

Local bathroom design professionals

When you have decided on the perfect bathroom design, you will want to find the perfect bathroom designer, supplier, fitter or showroom. We have started with bathroom professionals in Cornwall and specifically bathrooms in Wadebridge, our home town.

In addition we have useful contacts for bathroom design in London, bathroom design in Hampshire and bathroom design in the Midlands.

If you can recommend any bathroom designers, bathroom suppliers and fitters in your area please let us know and we will add them to our bathroom design site.