Though a bathroom is one of the most important areas of a house, it is generally the smallest. It is vital that this space is used best as it is the space that one uses to prepare himself for the world outside. In addition, it is the place that one returns to after a hard day’s work to relax with an indulging bath or a refreshing shower.

If you are planning to reshape your bathroom, then the first step is to measure the existing one and draw out a plan showing all the original fixtures. This will give an idea of the existing plumbing and drainage. It is rather wise to retain fixtures as they are because replumbing can be expensive, especially if you are working on a tight budget. If you have a few extra bucks to spare, then you could doodle around on the plan changing the position of the fixtures till you get the best position for them. You could reorganize spaces this way to save some extra space that could be utilized as an additional shower cubicle or a space for dressing or grooming.

The important fact that should be kept in mind while laying out a plan for the bathroom is that there is adequate space to move. For instance, when you sit in the toilet, there should be enough space between the knees and the bath’s side.

If your bathroom is too small to have a separate cubicle for showering and you still want a shower, it can be fixed over the bath and a good shower curtain can be used to avoid splattering. If your bathroom is of an odd shape, you could choose space-saving baths. Nowadays, there are basins available to even fit into the tiniest corners.

If your bathroom space is more, you can have more fun playing with the planning. You could choose the type of fixtures you would like to include- a separate shower-cubicle, a sauna, a bidet, a space to relax and groom, read a magazine, etc.

Just allow your creativity do the planning for you.