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Bathroom alterations and renovation

Reading Time: 5 minutes | Article from 1.12.2025

Comprehensive bathroom renovation: tips, ideas and guides

Whether you want to freshen up your bathroom or have just bought a house and are planning to carry out renovations, a bathroom refurbishment project needs careful planning. It’s perfectly possible for you to refurbish your bathroom yourself.

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Inspiration for bathrooms from Villeroy & Boch

When you renovate a bathroom, you are generally limited by the existing floor plan and plumbing connections already fitted in the room. Nevertheless, you can incorporate new ideas when updating the bathroom to tailor the result to your individual taste. We can also provide you with inspiration for your new bathroom design!

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Washbasins

You will need one or two washbasins, depending on how many people use your bathroom. Villeroy & Boch offers a wide selection of built-in, surface-mounted and wall-mounted washbasins. Pair the washbasin with your favourite tap fitting.

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Installation and maintanance

You can find out which parts you need for the washbasin and how high your washbasin should ideally be positioned in this guide.

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Dispose of your old washbasins correctly

When renovating an old bathroom, you will need to dispose of the old sanitary fittings afterwards. How you do so will depend on the material used. Classic washbasins made of enamel or metal can be taken to a recycling centre.

Toilets

You may need to renovate a toilet one day. You may want to update the style or design, or your renovation may be for practical reasons. For example, you may decide to switch from a floor-standing to a wall-mounted toilet. Or perhaps fit a shower toilet?

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Replacing a toilet

When renovating a toilet, it is important to take great care over the work. Regardless of whether you opt for a floor-standing or wall-mounted toilet, ensure its stability during installation to guard against accidents.

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Toilet installation

How high should a toilet be and which pre-wall element is suitable? These and other questions arise in connection with installing a new toilet.

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Deciding on the right height for your toilet

There are not really any standards for the dimensions of the toilet. You have a certain amount of leeway, especially when it comes to height. Depending on how high the wall connection is, you can install the toilet at a height that suits you.

Taps and fittings

Bathroom taps and fittings complete you washplace, bath and shower. Find your high-quality taps and fittings from Villeroy & Boch and pair it with your bathroom furnishing.

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Installing taps

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Find out how to do it yourself

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Water pressure

Overly high or low water pressure in the bathroom can be unpleasant and annoying.

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Baths and showers

The bath or shower forms the centrepiece of most bathrooms. Do you intend to replace the bath with a shower as part of your bathroom renovation?

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Bath installation and maintanance

If you are planning to install a new bath, we have some essential tips for you here.

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Shower installation and maintanance

How do you install a shower tray and what safety aspects do you need to consider? Find out more here.

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Replacing the bath

You will no doubt opt for new bathroom ceramics when updating your bathroom. First, decide whether you prefer a bath or shower. A floor-level shower is particularly suitable for an accessible bathroom, to ensure optimal comfort and convenience.

Sealing a shower

Silicone is generally used with sealing tape to seal the edges of a shower or bathtub. It prevents mould growing. Proper sealing is therefore all the more important when installing a walk-in shower.

Installing shower fittings

Add a sophisticated style with a modern tap fitting from Villeroy & Boch. When installing, check whether the tap and shower need one or several connections.

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Bathroom renovation

When you embark on a bathroom renovation, you will probably start by asking how long it will take. The duration of your bathroom renovation will depend on various factors. If a number of different tradespeople are involved, it may take longer, so you can save time by refurbishing your bathroom yourself.
The cost of a bathroom renovation project also depends on how much work you take on yourself. The materials for a new shower cost between £400 and £1,200, while a toilet and washbasin cost between £80 and £400 each.

A complete bathroom refurbishment
If you want to completely renovate your bathroom, you can upgrade everything to bring it into line with the latest standards and your personal taste.
Partial bathroom renovation
If you only want to update certain aspects of your bathroom, you can follow our tips and tricks for bathroom refurbishment here. With just a handful or resources, you can create a brand new look!
The procedure and steps for a bathroom renovation
Planning is the be-all and end-all when renovating a bathroom. These planning tips from Villeroy & Boch will help you proceed in the right order, from dismantling the old bathroom to installing new tiles, new bathroom ceramics, bathroom furniture and lighting

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A tile-free bathroom

Updating to a tile-free bathroom will introduce a modern, stylish feel with fewer opportunities for mould to form. Design a tile-free bathroom using plaster or decorative panels.

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Repairs and disposal

As well as the bathroom renovation work itself, you will also need to ensure that any damage is repaired in good time and that the old, unwanted items are disposed of correctly. Issues such as blocked drains, faulty fittings or water damage can arise from time to time, especially in the bathroom.

Dealing with water damage

Disposing of taps

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