What should I decide first in a bathroom remodel?

A bathroom is the one room where you can see every surface without turning your head, so the finishes have nowhere to hide. Most bathroom remodels keep the fixtures roughly where they are and change tile, vanity, lighting and glass — which is enough to make the room unrecognisable.

What goes wrong most often?

A ceiling light behind the person at the mirror, lighting the back of their head. Large-format floor tile fought into a small room, leaving slivers at every wall.

Will it work in a small bathroom?

Under 40 sq ft, a wall-hung vanity and a clear glass screen instead of a framed enclosure buy back more perceived space than any tile choice. Seeing the floor run under the vanity is most of the effect.

Can I see it on my own bathroom before starting?

Yes — photograph the space and run it through the Studio. It is generated imagery, so compare the render against your photo rather than treating it as a plan.

Bathroom Remodel Mistakes to Avoid

The failures that show up again and again, and what causes each one. Small enough that every surface is visible at once, which is why finishes carry it.

BeforeAfter

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Mistake 1
A ceiling light behind the person at the mirror, lighting the back of their head.
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Mistake 2
Large-format floor tile fought into a small room, leaving slivers at every wall.
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Mistake 3
A vanity chosen for looks that blocks the door swing.
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Mistake 4
Grout colour picked from a chart rather than against the actual tile.

Questions

What should I decide first in a bathroom remodel?: A bathroom is the one room where you can see every surface without turning your head, so the finishes have nowhere to hide. Most bathroom remodels keep the fixtures roughly where they are and change tile, vanity, lighting and glass — which is enough to make the room unrecognisable.
What goes wrong most often?: A ceiling light behind the person at the mirror, lighting the back of their head. Large-format floor tile fought into a small room, leaving slivers at every wall.
Will it work in a small bathroom?: Under 40 sq ft, a wall-hung vanity and a clear glass screen instead of a framed enclosure buy back more perceived space than any tile choice. Seeing the floor run under the vanity is most of the effect.
Can I see it on my own bathroom before starting?: Yes — photograph the space and run it through the Studio. It is generated imagery, so compare the render against your photo rather than treating it as a plan.

Bathroom Remodel Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake 1

Mistake 2

Mistake 3

Mistake 4

Questions