Considering a bathtub installation in your bedroom? Experts discuss the advantages and disadvantages
Transforming Your Bedroom into a Luxurious Retreat: Installing a Bath
Installing a bath in your bedroom can turn it into a personal spa, adding a touch of luxury and indulgence to your living space. However, the process requires careful planning and consideration of practicalities.
Challenges and Precautions
Retrofitting a bath into an existing bedroom can be challenging and may require significant modifications. It's crucial to consult professionals regarding structural support, plumbing, and ventilation to ensure a safe and seamless installation. Space must be allowed to run the waste pipe under the floor and out through the wall into an accessible soil pipe.
Placement and Positioning
Placing the bath near an external wall can simplify plumbing installations. Positioning your bath next to opening windows provides immediate natural ventilation. However, building regulations must be followed when it comes to notching and cutting joists for copper pipework. The best position for the bath is often near a window or in a corner where it can become a feature of the room without obstructing movement.
Product Choice and Compatibility
When choosing the best bath for your bedroom, it's important to pick one that makes a statement and matches the room's color scheme. Ensure that the taps you choose are compatible with your bath and positioned for comfortable use. Floor-mounted or wall-mounted taps will work best with freestanding baths.
Practical Considerations
Extra care and attention must be paid to ensure your bedroom fixtures and fittings aren't ruined when a bath is added. It's more sensible to create a section of tiled floor underneath the bath to prevent damage. Don't forget to consider privacy and the view from the window when placing the bath near a window.
Creating a Statement
For larger bedrooms, a statement bath can become the focal point of the room. Creating a raised platform for the bath can help create separation from the rest of the room and allow for a more suitable floor covering for the bath area. Incorporating a bath in a master bedroom suite at home has become a viable option for those seeking a touch of opulence.
Maintaining a Comfortable Environment
Steam from a hot bath could lead to condensation clinging to your bedroom walls. It's a good idea to repaint with a good damp-resistant bathroom paint. Ventilation is key to prevent a situation where you face dealing with mould removal.
The Four Ps of a Successful Installation
When getting a bath in the bedroom installed correctly, experts agree that it's about plumbing, positioning, protection, and product choice (the four Ps). Careful consideration of these aspects will ensure your bath installation is a success, turning your bedroom into a relaxing retreat.
