Bathrooms are one of the most important rooms in the house. They provide a little sanctuary away from the stresses and strains of everyday life. A well designed bathroom will not only look great, but it will allow you to unwind and relax. When it comes to designing your new bathroom there are so many options available that it can be overwhelming knowing what to choose. This articles provides some simple tips and tricks on how to design your perfect bathroom.

Size

The first thing you need to do is to calculate the size of the room. Always use a tape measure to find out the exact dimensions of the space You can then use these measurements to make a small, scaled-down plan of the room on grid paper. Some large bathroom stores will be able to generate a 3D plan of your bathroom using special software. Always take your plan and measurements with if you are shopping in store, so that you have something to refer to.

Features

Now it's time to figure out what types of features and fittings you want and need in your bathroom. Most bathroom features fall into one of five categories: basins, toilets, baths or showers, storage furniture and accessories.

A basin is an essential part of any bathroom, as it provides somewhere to wash your hands and brush your teeth. Nowadays there are plenty of different design options available, including his and her double sinks, and waterfall sinks.

You will then need to decide whether you want to have a bath or a shower, or both. Bath options include corner baths, spa baths, roll-top baths and sunken baths. You can install a shower head over the bath, or you can have a separate walk in shower area. If you have a spare small room, you can even turn it into a wet room.

Storage is important as it will give you somewhere to store your towels and bath products. A heated towel rack is a convenient way to hang and warm your towels. Wicker baskets, laundry baskets and corner shelving units are also popular ways to store items.

Accessories will add the finishing touches to your bathroom. Candles and flowers will help to create a relaxing sanctuary. You can transfer your bath products from their bottles into some beautiful glass vintage bottles to create a focal point for your bathroom.

Style

Once you have chosen all the features you want in your bathroom, you can then think about the style. You will want the bathroom to complement the style of the rest of the house. If you live in a historical or traditional house, then try and stick to that theme in the bathroom. Roll-top baths, antiqued furniture and wooden floors can work well with the traditional look. If your house is modern and minimalist, use sleek white or glass fittings. You should also pick a colour scheme, and incorporate it into the accessories to create a beautiful bathroom.