| If you're thinking about adding a bathroom to your | | | | You're going to need to think about the size of |
| basement, there are a few things you'll need to think | | | | fixtures and the amount of space needed to |
| about. Without the right plans, you may have | | | | comfortably move around in the basement |
| trouble getting the room put together and all fixtures | | | | bathroom. Before settling on the fixtures and |
| correctly installed. Fortunately, all you need to do is | | | | spaces you're thinking about in your basement |
| think ahead and pay attention to what you can do | | | | bathroom plans, you may want to snap chalk lines in |
| and what you expect out of your new room. | | | | the area you'd like to use and see if it looks like you |
| Basement bathroom plans may seem complex, but | | | | have enough space. After all, no one wants to |
| they don't have to be. Here are a few things to | | | | create a basement space that's cramped and |
| think about when you're deciding how to put your | | | | claustrophobic. |
| bathroom together. | | | | To prevent that cave like feeling that's common in |
| Will you be adding a full bath or half bath? This will | | | | basement rooms, lighting and mirrors are a good |
| make a big difference in the amount of space you | | | | choice. You can install ambient lighting and use wall |
| need and how you finish the room. A shower or | | | | mirrors to make the space in your basement |
| tub will improve your basement bathroom's | | | | bathroom seem much larger. Just don't use lights |
| functionality, but it'll also take up more space and be | | | | that are too bright or badly positioned - glare and too |
| more difficult to install. Remember to think about | | | | much light aren't any more pleasant than too little. |
| whether or not your basement is comfortable for | | | | You want your basement bathroom to feel inviting |
| bathing - many below ground spaces feel cold, and | | | | and pleasant to be in. Your plans should reflect that |
| aren't a pleasant place to shower. If you want to | | | | fact. Basement bathroom plans shouldn't just stop |
| include a shower or bath in a chilly basement, you | | | | at the fixtures and plumbing - include paint, flooring, |
| may need to invest in heating. | | | | and other finishing features to help you create the |
| You'll also have to think about the type of toilet you'll | | | | perfect room. |
| be using in your basement bathroom plans. An | | | | If you spend a little time thinking and researching, |
| above floor plumbing system with a macerator is one | | | | your basement bathroom plans will be accurate and |
| method that's relatively easy and requires no digging | | | | you'll have no trouble coming in under budget. You'll |
| up of the floor. The down side of this type is that | | | | get a great new addition to your home that gives |
| it's more costly. Sewage ejectors are also used to | | | | you more value and functionality, making the |
| remove waste water from a basement bathroom. | | | | basement a pleasant place to be. Many people want |
| These are less expensive, but may require you to | | | | to add to their useful basement space, and a |
| excavate space in the floor. Decide which is best, | | | | bathroom installation is the perfect way to do it. |
| based on your needs, budget, and what you expect | | | | Get started planning your new basement bathroom |
| out of your bathroom. | | | | today. |