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Planning a new bathroom suite needn't be expensive. In fact, planning for a new bathroom suite can be affordable but this certainly doesn’t mean the design has to be lackluster. The bathroom has become one of the most important places in a home, we use it for our practical needs as well as somewhere to relax. Whatever your reason, installing a new bathroom is a serious undertaking. It requires careful planning from the start to prevent costly mistakes and changes down the line.
Saving money on your bathroom starts before you start the planning phase. Before you visit showrooms or browse the internet you will need to think about what you want in your bathroom and what your priorities are. Ask yourself who will be using your bathroom, is it a shared family bathroom or somewhere that will only be used by you? Next, ask yourself what sort of space you hope to achieve. Are you seeking a sanctuary to relax within or somewhere you can start your day feeling invigorated? These questions are just a couple you should be asking yourself before looking into bathroom suites. A consequence of not outlining what you want now or in the future could be that you may have to spend more money altering your design at a later date.
In order to spend your money in the best way, you will need to see what bathroom layout will be a lasting investment for you. But that doesn’t mean that you should change a layout without reason. If it works well for you then there is no reason to scrap it. It’s a much cheaper option, as moving waste and water pipes can be expensive. We stock a variety of bathroom suites that allow you to keep some of your existing fixtures and switch out those you want to upgrade. For example, the Rubix toilet and basin suite and the Porto Modern Basin and Toilet Suite offer key parts to a bathroom suite and make for a perfect finishing touch in contemporary bathrooms.
If you do plan to change your layout, measure your bathroom carefully. Make sure to document where pipes are, the size of your floor space, etc. You may find that doing this will give you ideas for fixtures that could save you both space and money. We also have a bathroom planner tool that should help you to visualise what layout you would like.
Choosing your style early on will help narrow down the choice of fittings to consider. Spend some time looking through websites, magazines, or even take a look at our Pinterest profile or create your own idea boards. However, be realistic as you research. The reality is, most bathrooms aren’t as spacious as those we imagine. Measure up and research products that will maximise your square meterage instead of those that restrict floor space and would need to be replaced at a later date.
Tiles often create a clean look in a bathroom, however, this often comes at a sizable installation cost. Take a look at alternatives such as wooden laminate paneling which can offer an equally stunning look at a fraction of the price. Or, instead of tiling from floor to wall, consider only tiling a feature wall so you can use tile without splurging.
There is no better time to think about water usage than when you’re fitting a brand-new bathroom suite. It comes as no surprise that the bathroom is the area of our homes where we use the most water. Installing fixtures such as a water saving shower head will help you to reduce your household water consumption and minimise your water bills in the long run. We recommend the Tech Three Function Eco Water Saving Shower Handset which cuts water usage by up to 50%.
Whilst fitting a bathroom suite from scratch doesn’t have to be a hassle, it does require quite a bit of work, some of which you will not be able to perform yourself. The costs can vary, depending on the fixtures you choose and whether you decide to do the work yourself or seek the skills of a professional.
When it comes to your input in your new bathroom suite, you may be able to control the cost your fittings, however, you will also need to think about the installation of your fixtures and who will be best installing them.
Below are the things you should consider when fitting a new bathroom suite.
Choosing a bathroom suite set is a great way to find matching fixtures at excellent prices. Bathroom suites that feature a bath, basin, toilet, and more can be found at prices as low as the Porto Eco complete Suite which costs £199. You can find many styles of bathroom suites from the contemporary Rubix Double Ended Complete Bathroom Suite to the elegant Traditional English Balmoral Bathroom Suite and the Legend Bathroom Package.
If you are running low on space in your bathroom, we recommend looking at shower bath suites. The Rubix L Shaped Shower Package offers a striking rectangular design that will accommodate the needs of busy bathrooms with little free space.
Clearing out the old bathroom fixtures is also an important part of setting up your new bathroom suite. You may decide to remove and keep these items yourself and then allow your tradesmen access to your bathroom. However, if you choose to allow the people helping to fit your new suite to move the old fixtures, there may be a fee.
As you revamp your bathroom suite, you may choose to update your lighting scheme. Lighting as well as other electrical devices such as a shaving socket, extractor fan, and a power shower can be fitted by an electrician. The price of an electrician will vary depending what type of work you want to have done.
If you do decide to opt for tiles you will need to seek help from those who know what they are doing. Tiling may seem easy when you watch the professionals do it but it requires a lot of care, attention, and expertise. Depending on the size of the bathroom and the type of tiles chosen, as well as whether you are supplying the tiles, costs may vary widely and factors such as how big your space is will need to be considered. If you choose to do your tile work independently and mess up, this can be a very costly error to rectify.
If you are replacing or adding a new bath, shower, sink, and toilet a plumber will be required to assist you. The costs can increase if you are changing your existing bathroom layout significantly.
Altogether, the cost for a bathroom replacement will range from about £2,500 to over £6,000 for the basic and a more luxurious bathroom.
Before hiring anyone to install your new bathroom suite be sure to run some checks first. A legitimate trader will be comfortable with you seeking information about their work. Sites such as MyBuilder are useful as to be on the site their qualifications must be verified. Negative feedback is posted to the site and is officially reviewed to see whether a trader’s membership is terminated. This means you will only find trusted professionals.
Remember a variety of factors will affect the overall cost and regional price differences should not be ignored also. The prices for plumbers, electricians, etc. can vary from place to place.
A bathroom suite should be a lasting investment for your home. Your bathroom is a place that shouldn’t feel rushed but shouldn’t leave you out of pocket either. When renovating your bathroom, rest assured that should you choose to sell your home, your bathroom will boost its value as well as recoup your money spent doing it up... but we know you won’t want to give it up! If you are searching for affordable bathroom suites visit our site. We strive to bring you high quality bathroom suites at the very best prices.
