Renovating a bathroom properly isn’t cheap, but it doesn’t have to cost the earth either! Having a professional designer take a look over your existing bathrooms can really make all the difference in the effective planning of a high-quality renovation. They can point out which existing pieces of your bathroom can still be a good feature, and therefore remain, and which parts would benefit from an overhaul. Your budget is your only limit when aiming to transform your bathroom and raise the value of your overall home. The design limits are endless!

Investigating your housing competitors in your area is a good way to get an idea of what kind of standards you are up against. Homes that are in the same value range and size are your direct competition. Being able to see the standard of their bathrooms compared to the rest of the house will give you an indication of what to strive for so that your property is a hot ticket when it comes to sale time.

Considering what kind of person is more likely to buy your property is an essential part of any kind of renovation planning! If your home lends itself towards professional couples sharing the master bathroom, a double sink may be a popular addition to their lifestyles so they can both get ready to go to work at the same time. Never underestimate how comfortable a bathroom can be, creating something modern and functional will have heads turning at an open home. Consider if your house is best suited to a young family that will ideally grow with the house!

An added bath underneath the shower could be all it takes for parents to really be able to imagine taking care of both their needs and the needs of their children. Never underestimate the importance of bath time for young families! On the other end of the spectrum, your home may be a beautifully suitable place for retirees who will eventually need an accessible bathroom in which case a walk in shower is versatile and can have safety features added to it when they decide it’s time to get them! Future-proofing your home is the best offence when looking for your ideal buyers, make it a place they can live in! There’s no point trying to sell to a young family and designing an ultra-modern, slick and cool bathroom that has zero functionality for a young family. So consider your target audience, and it’ll help attract the right buyers.

Mixing contemporary modernism and retro isn’t exactly new, but 2020 is bringing back its roaring predecessor in a sleek new way! Adding brass or gold fixtures to your bathroom, matching framed mirrors and tiny details paired against beautifully dark tiles and wallpapers gives your bathroom that extra touch of art deco decadence without throwing a themed party in your face. Soak up the prohibition fun, one tiny detail at a time.

Organic shapes are making their mark on bathrooms worldwide. From asymmetrical freestanding baths creating natural curviture in the room to organically shaped sinks, sometimes even made from original stone to take the look to the next level. Enjoy the bespoke nature of asymmetry, creating natural lines and soft edges.

Embracing dark colours has always been a contentious concept – until you see just how beautiful it looks. Black is the new white and gives your bathroom a deep, relaxing sense of intimacy and calm. Pair black feature walls with paler or soft colours, or hints of brass in your fixtures for an effortlessly glamorous and gothic-chic upgrade to your bathroom.