Bathroom design often turns out to be a complete disaster. You may run into problems that require drastic changes to your bathroom layout and this can be very costly. Even if you are happy with the layout, you may find that certain aspects of your bathroom design are just not practical.

Here are five common mistakes that are found with most bathroom design failures. Will you make these mistakes when you design your bathroom?

Common Bathroom Design Mistakes

Mistake #1 – Plumbing That Is Difficult to Access

Leaks are things that sometimes occur in a bathroom. When they do, you will want to be able to access the plumbing to fix the leak without having to rip up the floor or tiling. This is a major inconvenience and is usually very costly! Check out your pipes and make sure that they are positioned in such a way that they will be easy to reach in the future.

Mistake #2 – No Room For the Door

When you are designing your bathroom layout, consider the motion of all the doors. Whether the cabinet doors or the main door to the bathroom, you will want to make sure that they can open all the way. Nothing is more frustrating or embarrassing than finally installing the door and letting it swing open into a vanity or the edge of the toilet! If you have a small bathroom, you should try to find a door that will slide open and closed or even just a door that opens outwards.

Mistake #3 – Improperly Placed Toilets

If at all possible, make sure that the toilet is screened from immediate view in some way. This can prevent an embarassing situation if somebody walks in when the bathroom is already occupied. You will find that the easiest way to do this is to use the edge of the cabinet or vanity as a screen. If you cannot do this, consider using a simple wooden screen or a semitranslucent panel of etched glass offering a little bit of extra privacy.
 

Mistake #4 – Poor Ventilation

Warm water and steam can make for a very mold-friendly environment, so make sure that you leave room for a vent to the outside. Don’t count on being able to leave a window open in order to ventilate the room. This often results in a lack of privacy and can also be a problem during Winter. Consider a bathroom exhaust fan that you can switch on or off, or one that operates automatically.

Mistake #5 – Lack of storage

You may think that you don’t need that much storage in the bathroom, but there are quite a few things that you actually use. From towels to hygiene supplies to razors to extra soap and shampoo, they all need storage, so make sure that there is a place to put them. Don’t forget about storage space in the shower, unless you like having soaps and bottles all over the floor.

You can avoid these mistakes if you put in a little upfront effort. All you need to do is create a bathroom floor plan and correct all your design mistakes before you start with the project. Most people find it easier to use bathroom design software to create their plans, but you could also just use a pen and paper for this. No matter which method you use, always ensure that you do proper planning and you will be guaranteed a success with your bathroom design.