Bathroom design ideas

Bath designers—also called bathroom designers or bath planners—are professionals who specialize in designing functional, aesthetically pleasing, and efficient bathroom spaces. Twilly & Fig Bath Designers work combines elements of interior design, architecture, plumbing knowledge, and ergonomics. Bath designers must be educated and knowledgable and most importantly be good communicators and have a vast understanding of plumbing, custom cabinetry, materials for flooring, shower coverings, wall coverings and even sinks and toilet function and placement. 

Here’s an overview of how they typically work:

1. Initial Consultation

• Client Interview: Twilly & Fig Bath designers meet with local Dallas area clients to understand needs, style preferences, budget, timeline, and any special requirements such as luxury wants or accessibility needs to provide an accurate bathroom design ideas plan. 

• Site Visit: Our bath designer assesses the current bathroom layout, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, and structural limitations.

 2. Planning & Concept Development For Bathroom Design Ideas

• Measurements & Layouts: Then our Dallas area bath designers take detailed measurements and often create scaled floor plans complete with bathroom design ideas that will work in your home based on your lifestyle. 

• Functionality: We plan for fixtures (toilets, tubs, showers, vanities) in a way that maximizes space and comfort.

• Design Themes: Bath designers develop mood boards or concept sketches reflecting the desired style such as a modern bath style or a spa-like bathroom renovation, traditional or contemporary style bathroom or powder room. 

3. Material & Fixture Selection

• Product Sourcing: Twilly & Fig designers are expert who understand plumbing and recommend or help choose finishes, tiles, cabinetry, countertops, lighting, mirrors, and plumbing fixtures.

• Sustainability: We may also suggest eco-friendly or water-saving options.

• Coordination: We ensure all elements such as paint colors, surface textures, and materials work seamlessly together.

 4. 3D Renderings or Drawings

• Visualization Tools: Our bath designers use CAD software Chief Architect to create 2D plans and 3D renderings so our clients can see the proposed design.

• Adjustments: Clients review the design and request changes before anything is ordered or finalized.

5. Budgeting & Scheduling

• Cost Estimates: We provide a breakdown of costs for materials and labor.

• Timeline Planning: We coordinate a timeline for purchasing, delivery, and installation.

6. Working with Contractors

• Project Coordination: Twilly & Fig Bath Designers often liaise with general contractors, plumbers, electricians, and tilers to ensure the design is implemented correctly.

• Site Visits: Often times may make site visits during construction to ensure fidelity to the bathroom design plan.

7. Final Touches

• Styling: We also assist with final styling elements like towels, plants, accessories, or art.

• Quality Check: Ensuring everything works as expected and meets the client’s satisfaction is our number one goal. 

Tools & Skills Our Bath Designers Use

• CAD software and rendering tools to ensure every detail fits with room to work as planned. 

• Knowledge of plumbing and building codes so that they can communicate with contractors. 

• Space planning and ergonomic design of everything fitting into a tight space. 

• Vendor relationships for sourcing materials and plumbing components. 

• Interior design sensibility and scale to ensure a toilet or bathtub doesn’t look out of place.

• Project management skills to effectively produce the design with the building contractors. 

• We provide introductions and a list of reliable licensed contractors our homeowners to interview and hire contractors capable of building the design. 

Would you like a sample bathroom design concept, layout plan, or want to hire one of our bath designers? Contact us.