A simple guide to renovating your bathroom. For lasting comfort

Guide to successful renovation of an existing bathroom

Would you like your bathroom to look more attractive? Give free rein to your ideas. The possibilities range from giving the bathroom a facelift with fresh colour, better lighting and a modern hand shower, through to the stunning before-and-after effect. Just replacing the tap can give the wash basin a new lease of life. Plus it’s almost as easy to install as towel rails and shelves.

Think about where the bathroom needs to be improved, and decide on the scope of the renovation. Do you want to replace your old tiles with new ones that create visual space? Do you like the idea of having a wide range of mosaics to add a visual accent? Do you prefer unclad walls? New surfaces are an issue when you replace your bath tub with a spacious shower (or vice versa). Also check whether your requirements are compatible with the floor plan. Do you want to use modern water and energy-saving technology? The sanitary retailer will discuss any issues with you.

Large or small solution? Renovate according to your budget

First set yourself a budget, but keep the door open for a “Plan B”. it's quite possible that the competent advice you get from your dealer will open up possibilities for you that you have not even considered. One thing is certain: modernising a bathroom using quality products from hansgrohe is a long-term investment. Moreover, hansgrohe offers 15 years of guaranteed availability of spare parts. Also consider renovating step by step. Individual alterations may be subsidised by the government. Please find out about this.

To keep an eye on all the options, please download our checklist.

Step-by-step to your dream bathroom    

It's something you're sure to have listed out in your old bathroom: What annoys you? What do you want most? And don’t forget: What outlay can you expect - in financial terms, as well? The white paper will tell you what to expect when renovating and cover all the important points one by one:
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• What to consider in advance: Who will be using the bathroom and what are their preferences? Shower fans or bath tub aficionados? Also be sure to think about health and future requirements, as well as spatial conditions.
• Gathering ideas: Where can I find inspiring bathrooms and attractive products when I want to renovate my bathroom? The white paper will tell you where you can hit paydirt.
• Well-prepared for the retailer: The white paper contains a checklist to make sure you have all the important information ready when you talk with the professional.
• How does professional bathroom planning actually work? Read the interview with an expert: How you can benefit from the expertise of a professional planner.
• No need to fear the construction site: The white paper tells you how to avoid hassle and mess while your bathroom dreams take shape. 

Renovate the bathroom stylishly, and using smart technology

Our tip: decide on a style, so that it is easier for you to narrow down the choice of tap designs. At hansgrohe, you will find bathroom products in the “Avantgarde”, “Modern” and “Classic” styles. You can therefore select a system where everything coordinates. The new hansgrohe products can also be combined with existing products.

Brighten up the shower area and make it future-proof

Also find out about innovative technologies, because there have been many developments related to the bathroom. hansgrohe offers you a selection of bathroom products which are ideal for renovation. These include shower systems or shower sets. Moreover, replacing an exposed installation mixer with a hansgrohe ShowerTablet with shelf area offers added showering convenience without the need for any extensive renovation work.

Do you also need to consider future requirements of bathroom users? Lots of bathroom innovations support the cross-generation bathroom. Even in small stages, these provide you with better ergonomics and safety. Are you thinking about a floor-level shower instead of the old solution with a step? This investment in the future viability of your bathroom can also be achieved. Please note that this requires more extensive planning.

Renovate and retain your bathroom’s versatility

Whatever you decide on: with hansgrohe products, you will enjoy top brand quality, durability and spare parts availability. If you renovate using the iBox universal, you can also maintain your bathroom’s versatility in the future. With this product, future design requirements and features can easily be retrofitted “behind the wall”.