Many people view the kitchen or lounge as the central hub of the house. These busy rooms are what bring families together, encourage sharing and togetherness, and make treasured memories. The bathroom, on the other hand, serves a different purpose altogether - yet is just as important. Bathrooms encourage tranquillity, relaxation, and escape after a long day. Besides, if you live in a busy household, the bathroom is usually the only place you can have some peace and quiet!

As such, having a stylish bathroom you can be proud of is important for both mental and physical health. For this reason alone, we’ve seen a considerable uptick in customers looking to renovate their bathroom(s) in recent years.

Whilst exciting, renovating a bathroom can prove to be far more complex than many of the other rooms in your home. With a seemingly endless number of bathroom renovation traps and pitfalls to fall into, it’s important to know the commonly made mistakes so you can plan around them.

If your bathroom isn't properly ventilated and mould and moisture persist for a long time, paint, metal, and grout can deteriorate. Additionally, mould and mildew can wreak havoc on your health, potentially causing respiratory and immune system complications for you and your family.

Of course, these problems can be easily avoided by installing a suitably-sized extractor fan in your bathroom. Choose a model that has a high extraction rate and features such as a built-in timer and a humidity sensor to keep your bathroom dry. Unfortunately, extractor fans are frequently overlooked during renovations, so invest in your bathroom’s longevity by installing a good fan sooner rather than later.

You’ve probably got a theme in mind for your renovation already. Sleek and modern, peaceful and coastal, or dramatic and moody – no matter what you’re going for, it’s incredibly easy to get carried away as the renovation begins. When browsing for bathroom fixtures or bathroom furniture and accessories, it’s easy to be swayed away from your original design. This can result in a space that’s underwhelming, or worse – overbearing. It’s no secret that mixing too many styles and themes can create a cluttered, messy atmosphere.

Many people planning a bathroom renovation fail to keep the rest of the house in mind. Create a bathroom that doesn’t disrupt the flow of the property – instead, aim to complement the style, features, or architecture of the rest of your home.

It’s certainly not everyone’s cup of tea, but mood boards or idea books can collate thematics and bring a cohesive style to the forefront of your mind. Try beginning with a central aspect of your theme - such as the main colours, materials, or textiles – that you want to define the look and feel of your bathroom, whilst picking elements that complement the house as a whole. You can then add colour swatches for paint, tiles, fixtures, and finishes to flesh out your design and create a clear vision of your perfect bathroom.

Bathrooms.com has an extensive range of style guides to provide you with a healthy dose of inspiration. Click here to take a look.

When left to a bathroom renovation professional, bathroom fixtures aren’t usually of concern. Tapware and fixtures will be selected during the planning stages of your bathroom renovation, and the specifications and measurements will be handled by the professionals.

Yet for those choosing the DIY route, making sure you’ve got the sizing right for your fixtures is crucial - and can make or break any renovation. Always double or triple check measurements – and consider practicality. If you’re renovating the main family bathroom, will a wall-hung basin provide enough storage for the whole family?

If you’re choosing above-counter basins, keep in mind that you’ll need tall basin mixers to match – or have a spout high enough to reach the bowl if you’re choosing wall mixers. All important considerations when planning fixtures.

Luckily, you don’t need to be an expert in bathroom design to give your bathroom a well-deserved makeover. Neither do you need an endless money tree growing in your back garden. By creating a detailed, well-thought-out plan that prevents the costly mistakes emphasised here, you’re well on your way to creating your dream bathroom.

City Plumbing believes that bathrooms are one of the most important areas of the house that is frequently overlooked when it comes to housing renovation. For personal advice, information, and help in achieving your bathroom’s true potential, feel free to get in touch with our friendly group of experts.

We also stock everything you need to create your ultimate bathroom. Take a look at our full range of bathroom supplies by clicking here.