Haven Magazine

Renovation 101

DESIGN & LAYOUT

• Plan where main features will go, and don’t change an existing layout just for the sake of it – moving plumbing pipes is costly.• Layout is• Redoing old tiles, repainting walls and replacing dated fixtures with modern updates is an easy way to refresh and overhaul without the expense of a full refit.• Switching to sliding or barn-style doors can be an excellent space-saver.• Allow plenty of room in your bathroom design to move around, and keep in mind that slimline heated towel rails and wall-hung toilets create more visual space.

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