Tips for a room refresh

George Holland, a design expert for Victorian Plumbing (victorianplumbing.co.uk), reveals the secrets to a successful bathroom renovation

Are there rules of thumb for designing a bathroom?

Absolutely. The most important thing to do is ensure that all of your measurements are exact. Even slight miscalculations can end up being pricey. It’s also crucial that you take the current positioning of your bathroom’s pipework into account as resituating this for a new layout could hike up plumbing costs. Another important aspect to consider is lighting. Stylish renovations can fall apart if you’re late to notice awkward reflections or, worse still, large areas being kept in the shadows.

what’s a quick and effective way to update A bathroom?

For a quick fix, we always recommend you commit to a wholesale change of accessories. Swapping out soap dispensers, toilet brush holders and bath mats for a coordinated set can rejuvenate a space. Particularly well-chosen accessories are able to give the impression that you’ve recently renovated. Giving your walls a lick of paint can also make things feel more up to date – even if you use the same colour. Instead of watching the paint dry, use the time to clean up discoloured grout between tiles with a grout pen.

What are some of the key trends for 2021?

When it comes to contemporary bathrooms, minimalist and industrial-look fixtures and fittings still rule the roost. Sleek wall-hung vanities and industrial showers are being used in tandem to create clean-looking spaces that put the emphasis on functionality. To get ahead of the curve, leaning ladder radiators have skyrocketed in popularity since the start of the year. They represent the logical evolution of the ladder storage shelves that were on-trend a few years back – with the added bonus of being able to keep towels toasty.