| Frances Cosway, interior designer and principal at White Pebble Interiors and author of Your Forever Home 1. Choosing pieces that are too big Too often... |
| Freestanding baths, while fashionable, are not always the best option – particularly in a small bathroom. A 1,600-millimetre freestanding bath is very... |
| 2. Opening the door to a view of the toilet Having the bathroom door open directly facing the toilet is neither stylish nor necessary. Solution: Tuck... |
| 3. Insufficient storage This often comes down to too much focus on aesthetics and not enough on function. Solution: Eye-level storage is critical in... |
| Some key measurements for mirror cabinets and vanities, according to Cosway, are: *Mirror cupboards above vanities should be the same width as the vanity... |
| Maria Roussos, principal at interior design firm schemes & spaces 4. Limiting storage to the vanity unit Rookie renovators often don’t consider storage... |
| 5. Poor lighting Inexperienced renovators often simply resort to downlights placed over the vanity, shower or toilet rather than putting in a proper layered... |
| Then add in lighting for other purposes. For example, incorporate task lighting to assist with grooming or putting on make-up, such as a pair of wall lights... |
| 6. Not creating separate zones When space is plentiful, I often see uninspiring and empty- looking bathrooms, with all the fixtures around the perimeter... |
| Daniela Santilli, Reece bathroom marketing leader 7. Not considering existing plumbing points or infrastructure What’s behind the wall is a big deal when... |
| 8. Measuring incorrectly Inaccurate measurements can end up being very costly when you need to work multiple different elements into your layout. It’s... |
| Jenefer Gordon, principal at interior design firm eat.bathe.live 9. Not making storage functional enough Not considering exactly how you use your bathroom... |
| 10. Not considering the location of accessories Not giving enough thought to the location of accessories such as towel rails and shower storage will impact... |
