What Do You Want Your New Bathroom to Improve?

Start with the things that frustrate you about your current bathroom. Perhaps the shower feels cramped, there is nowhere to store toiletries, or an oversized bath makes the room awkward to move around.

Write down your priorities before looking at products. These might include:

• Replacing a bath with a spacious shower.
• Keeping a bath for children or a relaxing soak.
• Adding storage for towels and everyday essentials.
• Making cleaning easier.
• Improving access and comfort.
• Updating an ensuite or downstairs shower room.

Separate the essentials from the features you would like if space and budget allow. This gives your bathroom designer a clearer brief and helps you make decisions when comparing options.

Plan Your Bathroom Layout Before Choosing Fittings

The layout influences almost every other part of a bathroom renovation. A beautiful basin or shower enclosure can become frustrating if it leaves too little room to move comfortably.

Think about the door swing, access to storage and the space around the toilet, bath and shower. Check whether drawers can open fully and whether a shower door would clash with other fittings.

Keeping fixtures in similar positions may simplify some of the installation work. However, if your existing layout works poorly, it is worth discussing whether moving them would make a meaningful difference.

For a compact bathroom, a smaller vanity unit, a different shower enclosure or a better door arrangement may be more useful than simply choosing smaller versions of every fitting.

Make Storage Part of the Design

Storage is easy to overlook when choosing a bathroom suite. Without it, even a newly renovated room can quickly feel cluttered.

Consider what needs to stay in the bathroom and where you use it. A vanity unit can keep toiletries close to the basin, while a mirrored cabinet may provide useful space for smaller items. Tall furniture can work where floor space is limited, provided it does not crowd the room.

Should You Choose a Bath, a Walk-In Shower or Both?

The right choice depends on your household and the available space.

A bath may be important if you have young children or enjoy a long soak. A shower over the bath can combine both functions where there is no room for a separate enclosure.

If the bath rarely gets used, replacing it with a larger shower may better suit your routine. Before deciding, consider the entrance width, screen position, controls and where towels will be within reach.

A walk-in shower still needs careful planning. The room’s construction, drainage and available space will influence the options. Discuss these details during a survey rather than choosing an enclosure based on appearance alone.

If easier access is a priority, explain what would make using the bathroom more comfortable. Features such as a lower shower threshold, seating or differently positioned controls should be considered as part of the overall design.

Choose a Bathroom Style That Suits Your Home

Whether you prefer a modern bathroom or a traditional design, choosing a consistent direction helps the room feel considered.

Whichever style you choose, view samples together where possible. A tile, cabinet and tap finish that each look appealing separately may feel different when placed alongside one another.

What Affects the Cost of a Bathroom Renovation in Nottingham?

Bathroom renovation costs depend on the room, the products you choose and the work needed to install them.

The main factors can include:

• The size of the bathroom.
• Changes to the layout and pipework.
• The condition of existing walls and floors.
• The type of bath, shower, toilet and furniture.
• The amount and complexity of tiling.
• Heating, lighting and ventilation work.
• Removal and disposal of the old bathroom.

A straightforward replacement may involve a different level of work from a complete redesign. Existing problems can also become clearer once old fittings and finishes have been removed.

What Should You Ask a Bathroom Fitter Before Booking?

A clear conversation before work starts can help prevent misunderstandings later.

Useful questions include:

• Does the quote cover design, supply and installation?
• Who will coordinate the different parts of the work?
• What preparation is included before tiling?
• How will the home be protected during installation?
• Is removal of the old bathroom included?
• How long is the work expected to take?
• When might the bathroom be unavailable?
• What happens if an unexpected issue is found?
• What product warranties and workmanship cover apply?

If this is your only bathroom, discuss access to the toilet and washing facilities before agreeing the installation schedule.

You can also browse our bathroom gallery to explore styles and gather ideas for your consultation.

Why Visit a Bathroom Showroom Before Deciding?

Online photos are useful for inspiration, but they do not always show how a finish looks in person or how large a fitting feels.

A showroom visit gives you the opportunity to discuss your plans, compare available options and ask questions about what may work in your space.

Bring a few photos of your existing bathroom, approximate measurements and any examples you like. It is equally useful to explain what you dislike about the current room.

Bathroom Design and Installation Across Nottingham

Our showroom is in Stapleford, and we work with homeowners across Nottingham and nearby areas, including Beeston, Chilwell, Bramcote, Wollaton, West Bridgford, Arnold, Sherwood, Mapperley and Hucknall.

Each project starts with the individual property. An ensuite, a family bathroom and a compact shower room have different requirements, so the design should reflect your available space and how you want to use it.

When you contact us, share your location and a little about the project so we can discuss the next steps.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bathroom Renovations