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All to often the bathroom is the coldest and bleakest room in the home. With a little tought and a minimal cash outlay, you can transform it into the comfortable and efficient place it should be. But before planning too far, check that any major plumbing or structural alterations comply with current building regulations.

First consider the number of people who will be using the room, their ages and their needs. If you have space for only one bathroom, try to stretch its capacity by adding a separate shower or an extra wash-basin to ease the morning rush when everyone wants to use the facilities at the same time. Remember that the basic fixtures are costly so it is worth investing a lot of time and thought in finding the most suitable ones for your way of life. Visit bathroom showrooms and study manufactures’ catalogues. It could be, for instance, that by using a corner bath instead of a long one, you have room for something extra like a bidet.Before contemplating any new purchases, check you will have enough room to manoeuvre large of awkwardly shaped items into place. For instance, an extra long bath may fit perfectly into the upstairs bathroom, but will it go up the stairs and through the door? The same applies to rigid plastic shower cabinets.

Don’t assume that everything in the bathroom has to be basic and clinical; if you have enough space, add an interesting piece of wood or cane furniture, or small upholstered chair. With a bit of ingeunity and style you can turn a utilitarian room into something quite special and stamped with your own taste.

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