How To Add An En Suite

As far as buying a home is concerned now, an en suite is pretty much a standard must-have for a house. With this in mind, it's not surprising that people are looking to add on to their home. That extra bath/shower and toilet can help to stop those morning queues at the bathroom, and also add market value to a property.

Two things that need to be considered, what do you need to think about before the builders take aim and should you lose space in a room in favour of an en suite?

Is there enough space? Always double check that you seriously have the space in your home and room to have an en suite fitted before going ahead with the plan. Try not to compromise one room in preference of an en suite, making another smaller will take value off the investment. Most en suites are pretty compact and this is often why people who have bedroom space available see them as a worthy investment.

Make sure you have water access and drainage that is sufficient for another bathroom? Without easy access to the main soil pipe, the cost of a renovation will fly so always see how accesible drainage and water systems are. Choose the area for your en suite carefully, and if possible, opt for a space that backs on to an existing bathroom.

Will the electrics and pipe work be efficient in the space you have? When you only have a small space to work with it is important you keep your electrical and piping system efficient so that walls and flooring aren't overcrowded. Consider under floor heating, or utilize ceiling space. Be sure to keep pipes and cables tucked away because they can make a small room seem smaller.

Check that you meet building ventilation requirements in the room? Keeping your new renovation free of mould will not only make your en suite more comfortable and sightly, but it will benefit your health. Ventilation is key for an en suite, and essential under building regulations, so should be carefully considered. Decide whether a window or an extractor fan is more appropriate for the space you have.

Will insulation be necessary? You must be able to insulate the whole area of the en suite to avoid condensation from forming and to make the room warmer during the winter. Consider how easy this will be to do before taking action.

How can you choose a design/layout to make use of the space? Once the electrics, waterworks, ventilation and insulation have been considered, decide on a bathroom design and layout that will best make use of the space that is available. Try to opt for lower ceilings, wall mounted WCs, use of all the walls, choose reflective surfaces like glass doors and mirrors, and don't overdo the décor. Be minimalistic and think small!

How you can use colour and light to make the room appear larger? The correct correct design for a room is absolutely integral in getting the potential out of an available space. Use light coloured tiles or paint, use a maximum of two colours in the room, choose a white suite, place a big mirror on one of the walls, and use spotlights so that the room doesn't feel smaller when a lampshade or light is added. Plus, if you can, get a window in there as well.


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Today, there are many home remodeling contractors on the market so be sure to find the right one for your needs. Putting your property to custom home design and build can be a tough ask but be sure to give it some consideration.