New bathroom design
clairef09
7 years ago
Hello,
I am ready to take on a complete redesign of my bathroom and am looking for some advice. I approached a local designer and bathroom supplier and they provided me with the below design. The brief was;
- I wanted lots of storage as I intend on keeping my towels here
- I wanted a free standing bath with free standing taps
- I wanted a good sized walk-in shower enclosure
- Modern, contemporary styling using neutral shades
Whilst the design is fine it just doesn't set me on fire. The design is just basically plopping the right furniture in the right space, which is fine. I think it is a fairly good sized room and therefore I feel like more can be done with the space maybe? There are such fantastic ideas on here and I just feel like it is a big project so would rather do it properly. Alcoves? Raised flooring? I don't know? What does everyone think? Am I being too fussy?
Would really appreciate some steer. The room is 3m x 3m with a small corner 200mm x 200mm in-corner on the side of the windows which can be seen in the designs below.
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7 years ago
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7 years agoHi Claire.
Yes, I would say this is a very unpleasant design that doesn't really look very attractive in the 3D rendered image but it also has nothing great about the actual design. There's no clear wow factor, focal point and the design and furniture is very basic.
I would consider getting a few bathroom companies to do the same thing and compare - or get an interior designer who can work on the whole design like the lighting, accessories (giving it life) too.
I have attached a few 3D images of bathrooms we have recently done so you can see how the 3Ds adding character and life makes a big difference. I hope it helps. It's a great size space so should be stunning and worked to your needs. All the best.
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7 years agoJust an update - went to another provider who provides full supply and install service with design. This is the quote and design I received - can anyone give me any indication on whether this is realistic price? The breakdown costed the bath at just short of £2,000!! Are they quoting themselves out of a job or is this the going rate???
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