There are many factors that you have to keep in mind when planning out your room; take into account what is wrong with your current room as well as the how your new bathroom is to be used. Such factors include:

• How is the room to be utilised fully? It is a personal room and so must reflect the priorities of the users in its layout. For instance you need to take into account how often the bathtub or shower would be used, or how much storage space is needed.
• How many bathrooms and showers do you already have, and is this going to be the main bathroom? Will any safety provisions have to be made for children?
• Where are the doors, windows and ventilation areas placed within the room, and will they impact your layout?
• Does your current system supply enough hot water?
• Where is the hot water cylinder and airing cupboard? Will you have easy access to it when the bathroom is finished?
• Is there anything you want to keep within your current bathroom, and if so, is it moveable or fixed?
• Do all of your current fittings need replacing, or are some in an acceptable condition?
• The characteristics of any furniture should be considered; will you opt for fitted or freestanding furniture? Decisions on the types of heating, lighting and ventilation should not be neglected. When having lighting installed, make sure that it coincides with the installation of any cabinets and fittings, just in case wiring has to be run behind them. Also ensure that it complies with all the current legislations.
• Most importantly, consider your budget - how much can you afford to spend, and how will this impact upon the designs that you choose? Have a look around; if you cannot afford a designer brand of a certain style that you like, there are companies that offer very similar designs for a much-reduced price.