© Kallums Bathrooms All Rights Reserved 2025
Redesigning your bathroom is a powerful way to enhance your home’s value, functionality, and style. But with so many decisions to make – from layout to lighting – it’s easy to overlook crucial details. At Kallums Bathrooms, we believe great design starts with clarity. Here are the top five mistakes to avoid when planning your new bathroom.
Mistake: Choosing style-led fixtures but overlooking where everything will go.
Tip: Build storage into the design early – think recessed shelving, vanity drawers, and wall-mounted units. The most elegant bathrooms are also clutter-free.
Mistake: Relying on a single ceiling light or forgetting ventilation altogether.
Tip: Layered lighting creates depth and ambience – combine task lighting (for mirrors), ambient lighting (for mood), and natural light where possible. Good ventilation is equally crucial to prevent mould and protect surfaces over time.
Mistake: Choosing everything based on appearance without considering practicality or durability.
Tip: Striking design should never come at the cost of everyday function. Choose materials that are not only beautiful but also easy to maintain and built to last.
Mistake: Underestimating the value of professional guidance.
Tip: Even if you have a strong vision, working with experienced designers ensures you avoid costly oversights and gain access to solutions you may not have considered. From space planning to product selection, expert insight makes a measurable difference.
Mistake: Failing to plan around how you’ll actually move through and use the bathroom.
Tip: Think beyond fittings and finishes – consider the layout’s flow. Can doors open fully? Is there enough clearance around the toilet or shower? A well-planned layout makes the space feel bigger, more comfortable, and easier to navigate every day.
In Summary
A successful bathroom redesign blends vision with practicality. Avoiding these common mistakes will help ensure your new space feels as good as it looks – functional, timeless, and tailored to you.
Ready to begin your project? Visit the Kallums Bathrooms showroom or speak to our design team – we are here to bring your bathroom vision to life with confidence and creativity.
Planning your dream bathroom with our experts couldn’t be easier. First step, we invite you for a consultation. This allows us to get to know each other and clarify all your requirements and design ideas.
We will ask you personalised questions to really understand your taste and style.
You are welcome to share any bathroom images you might have found on social media or magazines, or wander around our stunning bathroom showrooms for inspiration.
To ensure accuracy and precision, one of our designers will come to your location to take detailed measurements of your space. This also allows us to really get a feel for your space, to understand the environment and ensures that every design element is perfectly tailored to fit.
Now that we understand your creative vision, we get started on creating the initial design. Everything discussed from the consultation is incorporated, whilst adding that special Kallums touch.
Once the design is ready, we will invite you back to our luxury bathroom showroom for a design presentation. We will talk you through the concept we have built, which includes realistic 3D design renders and moodboards.
Next, we will ask for feedback, and make note of any amendments you might require. Smaller changes can be made during the discussion, while a full redraw may require more work. Once all amendments have been made the final bathroom design can be signed off.
With the bathroom design completed, we produce a detailed product specification. All products are specified and then placed on order. Delivery and installation are then arranged.
We will introduce you to experienced installers and provide them with a comprehensive design and installation pack, ensuring they have everything needed to bring your project to life. We will regularly check in on the progress at every stage to ensure perfection is maintained.
We have a simple step by step approach that guides you through the process working together quickly and collaboratively to design your ideal bathroom. We know that every home is unique and believe every bathroom should be too.
Proudly a family-run business, specialising in the highest quality bathroom design and supply services
We provide an end-to-end service, our dedicated teams will guide you through every step of the process
Immerse yourself in your new bathroom design with our highly realistic 3D bathroom design visuals
Need help with bathroom ideas? Visit our showrooms in London or Surrey for bathroom inspiration and speak with our expert team.
Explore our luxury bathroom showroom in the heart of Guildford High Street, specialising in bespoke bathroom design and supply.
Rated Excellent 4.9/ 5 on reviews.io and Google
Buy your new bathroom with confidence.
© Kallums Bathrooms All Rights Reserved 2025
Simply fill in the form to download a copy instantly
