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When buying a new Bathroom, remember:

There is a lot to remember when purchasing a bathroom with many different elements that need to be considered: bath, shower, taps, heated towel rails, various bathroom accessories not to mention bathroom furniture. Here are some tips to help you design the perfect bathroom suite:

Set a budget for your bathroom

Bear in mind that you may have to hire somebody to fit the bathroom for you. Try to get a few good quotes from recommended plumbers before you start the project. Remember to budget for redecorating costs. The fittings might be the first step to your new bathroom, but walls and flooring will make all the difference. Bathroom accessories and bathroom storage (bathroom furniture) are just as important as the bath, shower, basin and toilet and will help to create the look that you are after.

Take accurate measurements of your bathroom

If you decide to put your new bathroom fittings in the same place as your old ones, then measure them before you go to look for a replacement, that way you know that your new fittings will fit into the same space.

A note on showers

Check that the shower tray you are thinking of purchasing has a non-slip surface. Also, check with your plumber that the drainage can take the amount of water your shower is producing. Nothing is worse than having an overflowing tray. And always buy the shower enclosure and the shower tray as a set (this way you know that the shower enclosure fits the shower tray).