The three most important factors that you must consider while designing and planning your bathroom, a new one or even remodeling the present one, are: the size or space available, your budget for the project and the kind of feel you like to give it in the long run.

Size plays a very important role in the scheme of things that you would like to include in the bathroom. For instance, you may be working on a bathroom of size 4X 6 feet. Given the size of the bathroom, it won’t be able to accommodate an extravagant bathtub, and you may have to consider the sink or the mirror to be its focal point. Then again, if you have an area of 10×14 feet to play around you may like to include a deep whirlpool tub as the focal point and highlight the same with a vanity or separate shower.

Now, consider the design you would like the bathroom to have. You could design it as an extension of the house, giving the same kind of feel and look or let it have its exclusiveness and be on its own. The choice is totally yours. Have fun, if you enjoy the place, you are inclined to use it thoroughly and more frequently. All said and done, it’s your home. Go ahead and give it the looks that please you, as you are one who is going to use it all the time.

Finally, comes the most interesting part of the whole scheme, budget! You should have a fairly good assessment of your budget and decide all the items and accessories to be incorporated there. Some of the funds can be better utilized by looking around for second hand items like tubs, showers, and mirrors etc. There are many stores offering used items and you would find it worthwhile to check at your local St. Vincent De Paul’s. Have no fears of shopping thrifty, especially with the present state of economy. These days even if you could save $30, you are a winner.

However, don’t extend the thrift idea when it comes to the installation of electrical accessories and fitting or plumbing, for these jobs need an element of professionalism. Unless you have some experience of doing these jobs, don’t attempt them. Yet, you can save by buying second hand items, but check with your contractors of their willingness to use these items. As you are aware some of the well known stores selling used stuff are:

* Value Village
* St. Vincent De Paul’s
* Salvation Army