The Forgotten Room:Why Your Bathroom Deserves More Attention

When it comes to home renovation, most people dream first of a beautiful new kitchen or the perfect sofa for a refreshed living space. Bedrooms and gardens tend to follow. Yet there’s one space that’s so often overlooked - the bathroom. Quietly functional, usually small, and often last on the list, it rarely gets the design attention it deserves.

But here’s the truth: your bathroom might just be the most important room in the house.

You Use it Every Day

Think about how you start and end your day. The bathroom is one of the first and last rooms you enter - a place where you wake up and wind down. It’s a place of privacy, time on your own where routine activities happen, ideas spark under the shower, and those few quiet minutes of calm can make all the difference to how you feel.

When designed thoughtfully, your bathroom becomes more than just a practical space. It can be a sanctuary - a small slice of luxury that improves your wellbeing as much as your home’s value.

Why Bathrooms Fall to the Bottom of the List

It’s understandable why bathrooms often get delayed in renovation plans. They’re functional, tucked away, and often associated with a lot of disruption - tiles, plumbing, pipes, and dust. Many homeowners focus on the easier rooms first, and the more visible, so all too often the bathroom stays the same for years.

Yet leaving it last means missing out on one of the most satisfying home improvements. Unlike a new paint colour or sofa, a well-designed bathroom completely transforms how you experience your home - both visually and practically.

Comfort, Calm, and Clever Design

A good bathroom should feel effortless. Every feature - from lighting and layout to storage and surfaces - should work in harmony. It’s the one room where practicality and comfort truly meet.

Modern fitted bathroom furniture, for example, makes the most of every inch of space while keeping the room calm and clutter-free. Clever lighting brings warmth and atmosphere. The right materials - whether your preference is cool tiles, soft neutrals, or natural wood tones - help turn daily routines into moments of calm.

Even small upgrades like a rainfall shower, stylish vanity unit, or better heating can have an outsized impact on your everyday comfort.

The Value of a Well-Designed Bathroom

Beyond comfort, bathrooms add real value to your home. Estate agents consistently note that a modern, high-quality bathroom can make a lasting impression on buyers and boost overall property value. But even if you’re not planning to move, the return on enjoyment - in ease, beauty, and wellbeing - is just as important.

Think of it as an investment not only in your property but in your quality of life.

Bringing It All Together with Gardiner Haskins

At Gardiner Haskins, we understand that bathrooms are about more than fixtures and fittings. They’re about feeling good in your space. Our Bristol showroom features a wide range of bespoke bathrooms, from sleek modern designs to timeless classics - all tailored to your style, your home, and your everyday needs.

Our expert designers are here to help you visualise what your bathroom could be - functional, beautiful, and memorable.

So, if your bathroom has been waiting its turn on your renovation list, maybe it’s time to bring it to the top. Because when designed well, it might just become your favourite room in the house.

Visit our Bristol showroom on Straight Street this month and explore our bathroom range and get expert advice from our designers. Straight Street, Bristol.