This episode is about the wet areas in our home, namely bathrooms, ensuites and powder rooms.  

These are cost-intensive areas in our home. They, as well as our kitchens, will have the highest cost rate in $ / m2 compared with the rest of the home (when looking at your project overall). This is of course because of the electrical, the plumbing, the finishes, and the fixtures in these rooms, all crammed into quite a small area.  

These rooms also need to function. In some pretty core and fundamental ways! When these areas aren't arranged well, when elements in them aren't sized appropriately, and when these rooms sit in difficult positions within our homes, they can seriously impact the convenience of daily routines.  

In this episode, Amelia gets clear on the terminology used for these rooms, and what generally goes in each of them.   

Then, of course, we'll explore the four F's and how they relate to your bathroom, ensuite and powder room. 

And Amelia will share 3 mistakes and 3 design tips.  

There are some general pieces of advice that apply whether we're considering the bathroom, ensuite or powder room. And then there's info that is specific to particular rooms. So whilst this episode relates to all 3 of these rooms, Amelia will identify some things to know with each room, individually. 

The top 3 mistakes she'll share are:  

Mistake #1: the toilet is visible with the door open (and is the first thing you see) 

Mistake #2: locating your powder room so it’s directly accessed off your main hallway 

Mistake #3: not planning the location of the towel rail during design 

There are also lots of design tips. Here are the top 3: 

Design tip #1: locate your vanity so it's the first thing you see 

Design tip #2: ensure you give the bath enough room ... (whether it's free standing or built in) 

Design tip #3: choose your tile extents and types early, as it impacts your budget 

It may feel like there’s a lot to think of, but next time you’re sitting in your bathroom, look around and make a list of all the things that are permanently fixed in there. There is a lot packed into a relatively small area.  

It all needs to function well, be durable and easy to clean and maintain, in order for your wet areas to not cause you issues. So of course, planning these things early will make your process simpler overall.  

Listen to the podcast now, and learn how to get it right in your bathroom, ensuite and powder room.  

FOR RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST CLICK HERE

This episode is about the wet areas in our home, namely bathrooms, ensuites and powder rooms.&nbsp;&nbsp;
These are cost-intensive areas in our home. They, as well as our kitchens, will have the highest cost rate in $ / m2 compared with the rest of the home (when looking at your project overall). This is of course because of the electrical, the plumbing, the finishes, and the fixtures in these rooms, all crammed into quite a small area.&nbsp;&nbsp;
These rooms also need to function. In some pretty core and fundamental ways! When these areas aren't arranged well, when elements in them aren't sized appropriately, and when these rooms sit in difficult positions within our homes, they can seriously impact the convenience of daily routines.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In this episode, Amelia gets clear on the terminology used for these rooms, and what generally goes in each of them.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Then, of course, we'll explore the four F's and how they relate to your bathroom, ensuite and powder room.&nbsp;
And Amelia will share 3 mistakes and 3 design tips.&nbsp;&nbsp;
There are some general pieces of advice that apply whether we're considering the bathroom, ensuite or powder room. And then there's info that is specific to particular rooms. So whilst this episode relates to all 3 of these rooms, Amelia will identify some things to know with each room, individually.&nbsp;
The top 3 mistakes she'll share are:&nbsp;&nbsp;
Mistake #1: the toilet is visible with the door open (and is the first thing you see)&nbsp;
Mistake #2: locating your powder room so it&rsquo;s directly accessed off your main hallway&nbsp;
Mistake #3: not planning the location of the towel rail during design&nbsp;
There are also lots of design tips. Here are the top 3:&nbsp;
Design tip #1: locate your vanity so it's the first thing you see&nbsp;
Design tip #2: ensure you give the bath enough room ... (whether it's free standing or built in)&nbsp;
Design tip #3: choose your tile extents and types early, as it impacts your budget&nbsp;
It may feel like there&rsquo;s a lot to think of, but next time you&rsquo;re sitting in your bathroom, look around and make a list of all the things that are permanently fixed in there. There is a lot packed into a relatively small area.&nbsp;&nbsp;
It all needs to function well, be durable and easy to clean and maintain, in order for your wet areas to not cause you issues. So of course, planning these things early will make your process simpler overall.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Listen to the podcast now, and learn how to get it right in your bathroom, ensuite and powder room.&nbsp;&nbsp;
FOR RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST <a href="https://undercoverarchitect.com/bathrooms-ensuites-powder-rooms/">CLICK HERE</a>

If we haven’t met before, I’m Amelia Lee, the architect behind Undercover Architect: an online business to help and teach homeowners like you how to get it right when designing, building and renovating your home.

Undercover Architect is all about giving you access to the industry knowledge and insights you need to avoid the mistakes and dramas that can cost you thousands, tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. And it’s about levelling the playing field, so that the world of renovating and building doesn’t seem so mysterious, and you can be the active driver in your project, navigating it with know-how and confidence.

Undercover Architect helps and teaches homeowners through this podcast, the website, and online courses and programs, including my flagship program, HOME Method. I truly believe that when you know the questions to ask, the steps to take and the best way to create a home that works, feels great, and that you feel great in, you can enjoy the process of building and renovating, as well as the home you move into at the end of this ambitious journey.

Consider Undercover Architect your secret ally: whoever you’re working with, and whatever your location, your budget or your dreams. For more, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com

If we haven’t met before, I’m Amelia Lee, the architect behind Undercover Architect: an online business to help and teach homeowners like you how to get it right when designing, building and renovating your home.
Undercover Architect is all about giving you access to the industry knowledge and insights you need to avoid the mistakes and dramas that can cost you thousands, tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. And it’s about levelling the playing field, so that the world of renovating and building doesn’t seem so mysterious, and you can be the active driver in your project, navigating it with know-how and confidence.
Undercover Architect helps and teaches homeowners through this podcast, the website, and online courses and programs, including my flagship program, HOME Method. I truly believe that when you know the questions to ask, the steps to take and the best way to create a home that works, feels great, and that you feel great in, you can enjoy the process of building and renovating, as well as the home you move into at the end of this ambitious journey.
Consider Undercover Architect your secret ally: whoever you’re working with, and whatever your location, your budget or your dreams. For more, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com

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