| When looking at adding an en Suite bathroom to | | | | regulations and you will avoid problems down the |
| your home, it is wise to carefully think about what | | | | road. |
| you need out of this room before you begin planning. | | | | Consider how you will move through the room once |
| Making a list of things you need, things you want, | | | | the suite is installed. If you will not be able to walk |
| and things you have admired in other's homes is a | | | | comfortably through the room, you may need to |
| good place to start. Once you've worked out exactly | | | | take away or replace an element of your design - |
| what your needs are, it is time to begin designing | | | | replacing a bath with a shower, for example. Using |
| your new en suite bathroom. Where do you start? | | | | graph paper, draw a to-scale model of the space you |
| Whether you plan to do it yourself or hire a | | | | will be using. Check the standard measurements for |
| professional, here are the steps you'll need to take | | | | toilet, shower, bath, basin and bidet, and use these |
| to begin. | | | | measurements to create the room on paper. Don't |
| Carefully measure the space you plan to use, and | | | | forget the doorways! This will give you a good idea |
| consider how you'd like it to be laid out. It is easiest | | | | of how to proceed. |
| and most cost efficient to put in an En Suite | | | | There is an ever increasing amount of space saving |
| bathroom in an area that is already close to the | | | | designs available for every element you'll need. A |
| existing services - water, electrity and drainage. Is | | | | corner basin or bidet can save valuable space. Many |
| your current plumbing sufficient for your needs? If | | | | bathtubs and standing shower units are available in |
| your En Suite will be placed above your water | | | | smaller sizes that may suit your needs. Sliding doors |
| heater, you may need to install a pump to create | | | | from your en suite to your bedroom or dressing |
| strong water pressure in a shower or bath. Making | | | | room will also save space, and come in a variety of |
| the best use of the current layout of your home will | | | | styles and materials. |
| save you time and money when it is time to begin | | | | Good lighting and use of colour can make this small |
| construction. | | | | room seem larger. You can match or contrast your |
| Is there a window in the area you plan to use? If | | | | choice in paint or wallpaper to your furniture and |
| not, you may be required to install a ventilation duct | | | | fixtures. This small room can be big on style, adding |
| to the outside. Remember to check your local building | | | | both comfort and value to your home. |