1. BAD TILING
Awkwardly cut tiles, unsightly grout lines and badly picked color schemes are pet peeves for designers, so pay attention to those finer details and strive for impeccable tiling.
2. INADEQUATE BATHROOM LIGHTING
As with every room in the home, bad bathroom lighting is a costly mistake that can be a detriment to your design. Get your bathroom lighting right and the room will feel relaxed and calming. 'Bathroom lighting needs to be both functional for everyday use and also able to set a mood for a relaxing experience,' says Meredith Nettleton of Melbourne-based interior design, studio mkn.
3. USING WOOD WITHOUT SEALING IT
While the natural grain of hardwood can look beautiful in the bathroom and bring that warming feel to the space, wood bathrooms should be treated with care. If you don't treat your wood properly, the moisture and dampness in the air can end up rotting the material, meaning you only have to redo your whole bathroom a few years later.
4. FORGETTING TO ACCESSORIZE
Modern bathroom trends like to incorporate accessories and decor in the bathroom. Without the right accessories, the space can feel stark and not very homely. Just because this is a functional room, doesn't mean you can have fun with it.
5. NOT CONSIDERING THE LAYOUT OF THE ROOM
Think about the layout of your space and plan accordingly. You might have a particular dream bathroom saved on your Pinterest board, but if it's not the same shape as your space, it's just not going to work.
6. TOO MUCH CLUTTER
Clutter inevitably accumulates in the bathroom. It's a busy space where we act out our morning routines, and as a consequence, stuff gathers. The problem with all this stuff is that it can detract from the relaxing feel of the space and can make your bathroom feel cramped.
7. USING TOO MANY FINISHES
Mixing up finishes in the bathroom can bring a multi-dimensional look that creates layers in your design. But sometimes, and particularly for smaller bathrooms, you should be careful with too many finishes as the overall look can feel cramped and cluttered. Go for a seamless, considered finish that keeps things uniform and harmonious.
8. NOT PROVIDING ENOUGH STORAGE
Finally, bathroom storage is crucial. Too much and the space can feel overwhelming. Too little and clutter will build up. ‘Not providing enough storage or thoughtful storage is a bathroom mistake I always notice,' says Casey. 'We all have bathroom products and they usually need to be accessed daily.'