2. The space doesn’t flowIf there’s more than one of you sharing the bedroom, you will certainly know where your high-traffic areas are. If one of you is always hopping past while the other has the wardrobe door open, you probably need to rethink your space. Open doors and drawers are the most common culprits, but even large curtains bunching out into the small corridor between wall and bed can also make the space feel crowded. How can you solve it? Think about the flow of walkways around the room, and whether it’s possible to ensure that these aren’t obstructed. You may decide to opt for sliding doors on your wardrobe like they’ve done here, or move more frequently accessed doors to a quieter corner spot.
Mistake 10: Choosing cheap vinyl flooringExtremely easy to clean and maintain, good-quality vinyl flooring is both highly durable and much more hygienic than many other materials. Unlike ceramic tiles, vinyl feels soft and warm underfoot as well as being much less slippery. Vinyl also offers an array of colours and designs to help you create a space that matches your home.‘The flexibility of a vinyl floor is often an immediate indication of its quality,’ explains Alice Dunbar of Harvey Maria. ‘The more flexible the floor, the more likely it is that it will rip and tear over time. Luxury vinyl tiles (LVTs) are too rigid to roll up, meaning they are far more durable and long-lasting than many products available on a roll.‘A lower-quality design will be less detailed and you may find the colour is less precise or prone to fading over time,’ she continues. ‘This could easily throw off the scheme of your entire bathroom.’Check out more inspiring ideas for your bathroom floor TELL US…Did you make any mistakes when designing your bathroom? Or any decisions that turned out to be winners? Please share your experiences in the Comments below.
Size up your spaceThe ideal amount of space required for your utility room depends on the expert you speak to. ‘The smallest size you can make a utility room with a sink is around 1900mm long by 1600mm wide,’ advises Findlater. ‘An ideal space is 3000mm by 3000mm, which will allow for tall storage cupboards and appliances, but it is possible to fit one into a much smaller space,’ says Edmonds.A general rule of thumb is to take the size of your family and its needs into consideration. Also, think carefully about how you wish to use the space.See more tips on how to make a small kitchen look bigger
Work with what you haveIt’s more than likely that you’re going to discover pipework or utility meters under your stairs – and it probably won’t be possible, or practical, to move them. It will be a challenge to find space for everything, but you can play it to your advantage. Here, they’ve nestled the basin on top of boxed-in pipework. Make sure that meters are boxed in with a waterproof covering, but they do need to be accessible so include an access panel or door.
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