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Planning a bathroom from the first sketch

21 June 20268 min read

Most bathrooms that go wrong were planned in the wrong order. This is the sequence we work in, and roughly how long each stage takes.

Measure the room before you choose anything

Bring measured dimensions, window positions and the location of the soil pipe. Those three facts rule out more products than any budget conversation, and knowing them early stops you falling for something that cannot be fitted.

Decide the bath first

The bath sets the geometry of the room. Once its position and size are fixed, the shower, vanity and door swing all follow. Choosing the vanity first is the most common cause of a cramped layout.

Order early, fit once

Stone and bespoke cabinetry carry lead times. We hold materials in our own storage until your fitting date, which is why our projects rarely stall waiting for a delivery — and why we ask for orders to be placed before the strip-out begins.

How long it takes

A full bathroom typically takes ten to fifteen working days on site, with design and ordering running four to six weeks ahead of that. Small cloakrooms and ensuites come in under a week.