Tips to prep for wet- zone success

BATHROOMS can be expensive to build and a massive headache to fix if you make a mistake, so your choices need to be finalised before you begin the project. Here, Shannon Vos shares the key points to nailing your wet- zone reno.

Nail the brief

We all have bucketloads of inspo these days, but how can we narrow down those pics into a bathroom to be proud of ? The key is not to overdo it.

Base your design around a few hero elements and stick to an aesthetic. Try not to fill your space with too much “wow”, as a small bathroom can feel cramped with a busy palette.

Prioritise planning

Consider every millimetre of your bathroom before a finger is even slightly lifted.

If it ’s all too much, consider the services of an architect or a draftsman. They’ll know the Australian regulations and the general “must- do’s and don’ts” of space planning.

Detailed plans will also make life easier. If you do want to shoot from the hip, make sure you think about traffic through the space and mark your plans out on the floor if you can. As a rough rule, you’ll need about 900mm width for a toilet, at least the same for the width of a shower and generally 850mm for the height of your vanity.

Storage is king

Under- bench storage and a recessed shaving cabinet will keep most of your stuff at bay and, if extra storage is needed, there are plenty of options out there for stand- alone bathroom storage. Double towel rails are almost a given these days and towel hooks are great for functionality. Inside Out’s June issue is available now. For daily inspiration, visit insideout.com.au