5 mistakes to avoid when choosing bathroom furniture

Bathrooms can be challenging spaces to work with and renovations need to be strategically planned. If you’re looking for bathroom design ideas, it’s important to plan ahead. With plumbing, lighting, and condensation to consider, here are 5 mistakes to avoid when you’re choosing bathroom furniture.

1). Choosing the wrong materials

Hot showers, bubble baths, washing the dog, cleaning your teeth every morning and night, the bathroom is naturally a very wet room that is going to see the most moisture, steam, and condensation in your home. For this reason, it’s important to choose quality furniture materials that will withstand these conditions. If wood isn’t properly prepared and sealed, it can swell, warp, or develop mould over time.

2). Neglecting storage options

Towels, toiletries, cleaning products. To avoid a cluttered bathroom, don’t neglect to consider all of your storage options. Whilst a minimalist style might look great, have you thought about the functionalities and your day-to-day needs? At Benton Furniture, our design team will work with you and take into consideration your routine and storage needs, so we can build in drawers and discreet compartments exactly where you need them.

3). Not planning for plumbing and access panels

Unlike other rooms in your home, bathrooms have the added logistical element of the plumbing to consider. Before starting any design project, it’s important to know your room layout inside out, so you don’t risk making adjustments that could damage or interfere with your plumbing and pipes.

4). Forgetting about lighting

Furniture placement can affect lighting, especially if you’re installing mirrored units or vanities. Often bathrooms are a much smaller space than other rooms in the house and blocking any natural light out, or simply forgetting to factor in additional lighting around your furniture, can result in a dim, impractical space.

5). Choosing the wrong houseplants

Houseplants are a wonderful way to brighten up a room, improve the air quality, and even reduce stress. But remember, your bathroom will have its own mini climate going on, with a lot of humidity and moisture in the air. If you’re looking to spruce up your bathroom with some foliage, avoid plants that need dry soil or direct sunlight. Instead, opt for humidity-loving varieties like ferns, spider plants, or peace lilies.

Ready to bring your bathroom design ideas to life?

Whether you’re looking for a bespoke piece of furniture that is made to last, need some help with your bathroom storage, or you’re planning a full renovation, book a free home design visit from one of our experts at Benton Furniture.

If you’re unsure, our guide on what to expect when you hire us will walk you through the entire process step by step. Give us a call on 01278 789849 or email us at info@bentonfurniture.com today.